£59.99 Avg/night
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Apex City

4 stars
61 Grassmarket, Scotland, Edinburgh, EH1 2JF
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
46 reviews
Visiting festival with my granddaughter

Perfect location for our trip to the festival. Table at the window in the bar perfect for people... See full review

  • Granni
  • 18 Aug 2012
Weekend break

Great hotel! The location was excellent, friendly & helpful staff. See full review

  • SbbB
  • 14 Nov 2012
The 4 star Apex City Hotel is located right in the heart of the Grassmarket in Edinburgh city centre, just minutes from The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the National Galleries. With 119 luxurious rooms, an award winning restaurant, conference facilities and a pool and gym only a short walk away at the Apex International. Limited on-site parking is also available.

Apex City Rooms

Standard
City room amenities include 1 double bed or 2 twin beds, 42" widescreen LCD TV, walk-in shower, bath, large desk, ground coffee and selected teas, specially blended toiletries, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, limited edition artwork, free wireless internet access and local calls. The use of warm wood tones, cool decor, textured fabrics and crisp white bedding complete the modern, stylish feel.
Superior
Superior room includes 1 double bed, bathrobes and slippers, savoury and sweet snacks, specially enhanced toiletries, together with standard room amenities of 42" widescreen LCD TV, walk-in shower, bath, large desk, ground coffee and selected teas, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, limited edition artwork, free wireless internet access and local telephone calls. The use of warm wood tones, cool decor, luxury fabrics and crisp white bedding complete the modern, stylish feel.

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Hotel Map

55.9473 -3.1954
Area served
Edinburgh, Scotland
Nearby airports
Edinburgh Airport
Area description
Under the south side of Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the old town sits the Apex City Hotel. A prime location for either business or leisure guests all of Edinburgh's main tourist attractions within walking distance of the hotel and Edinburgh's main offices. With an AA rosette restaurant, meeting rooms and on every floor a seating area with fantastic views of the castle the Apex City Hotel is an ideal place to stay.

Nearby points of interest

  • Grassmarket: 0 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.1 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.2 mi
  • Lauriston: 0.2 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.2 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.2 mi
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.3 mi
  • Cowgate: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.3 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.3 mi
  • Grassmarket: 0 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.1 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.2 mi
  • Lauriston: 0.2 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.2 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.2 mi
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.3 mi
  • Cowgate: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.3 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.3 mi
  • Underground City: 0.3 mi
  • Princes Mall: 0.4 mi
  • Meadow park: 0.4 mi
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Mile: 0.5 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Fountainbridge: 0.6 mi
  • Lochrin: 0.6 mi
  • Georgian House: 0.6 mi
  • Trinity House: 0.6 mi
  • Marchmont: 0.6 mi
  • People's Story: 0.6 mi
  • The Canongate: 0.7 mi
  • Dumbiedykes: 0.7 mi
  • Sciennes: 0.8 mi
  • Calton Hill: 0.8 mi
  • Haymarket: 0.8 mi
  • Bruntsfield: 0.9 mi
  • Scottish Parliament: 0.9 mi
  • Dean Village: 0.9 mi
  • Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.9 mi
  • Newington: 0.9 mi
  • Merchiston: 0.9 mi
  • Holyrood: 1 mi
  • Dalry: 1 mi
  • Stockbridge: 1 mi
  • Greenhill: 1 mi
  • Canonmills: 1.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Playhouse: 1.1 mi
  • Burghmuirhead: 1.1 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • FREE internet
  • FREE internet in room
  • FREE parking
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Wireless internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Apex City Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh's old town, with easy access from Waverley Station. There is limited car parking available on site, and additional spaces close by at a multi-storey car park on Castle Terrace. There are three rooms in the conference centre, chic and stylish with light reflective black glass table tops and they all come with an impressive range of facilities; TV and video, projector, flipchart, fax and phone, wi-fi internet access, ice-cold drinks fridge, complimentary fresh fruit platter and snacks. The City Suite is perfectly designed for a medium size boardroom, or a theatre capacity for 70. The flexible Nice and Seattle rooms are perfect for small and medium meetings, main room breakout, training sessions, and board meetings for up to 16.

Dining

Agua Bar and Restaurant
Set in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle, the hotel's Agua is an AA Rosette-winning restaurant with cool, stylish interiors, offering classic food with a modern twist and using the best locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1430
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (46)

Ratings and reviews for Apex City

Overall score

4.3 / 5
46 out of 46
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.8
Value:
4

98% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
SbbB
Munster, Ireland
14 Nov 2012

Weekend break

Great hotel! The location was excellent, friendly & helpful staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

5
Granni
Aberdeen, Scotland
18 Aug 2012

Visiting festival with my granddaughter

Perfect location for our trip to the festival. Table at the window in the bar perfect for people watching while we ate.Added bonus that children eat free. Food of a high standard and good selection to meet our needs. All the staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: In Hotel

Children eat free

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Super Sue
Gosport
5 Aug 2012

great location

The Apex City is in just a perfect location for visiting the cities attractions. On the bus route of one of the city tours, within easy walking distance of the main shops and museums, full of history and eating places yet no traffic noise to disturb a good nights rest. Staff very friendly and helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending a stay at this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
RodB2
oxfordshire
31 Jan 2012

Great for a short break

excellent location on Grassmarket in Old Town, walking distance (uphill...) of the Royal Mile and Castle. Good breakfasts, friendly staff , clean room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

V good Italian restaurant across the road and several pubs. Also, Impressive fossil shop just a few doors away, if that's yr thing.

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Scotland visitor
Washington, DC
2 Jan 2012

Clean, good location

clean hotel, spacious room, great location. The "queen sized bed" was two twins pushed together, and you can feel the springs in the mattress. overall still comfortable and a great trip

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Beverly, MA
17 Jun 2011

Excellent Location!

The Apex City is located very close to Edinburgh castle, delicious restaurants, the royal mile (shopping) and Edinburgh University - these locations were ideal for my stay. I was there for 4 days attending a conference at Edinburgh University and wanted to see some local sights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Edinburgh Castle, The Real Mary Kings Close, Timberbush Tours Edinburgh, Princes Street Gardens, Chippers, Vegetarian Restaurants, and National Museums.

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Raul
Not Provided
26 Apr 2011

Overall was ok, quite well located,

Overall was ok, quite well located, just few minutes walking from Royal Mile, in very lively street. Main complain, breakfast, it is very expensive, considering the many options around the hotel, and it is not a buffet, you need to order and they bring it to you, and there are not many options, we only had breakfast there one day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
London
10 Apr 2011

Great location

Idael location to venture to all the attractions, bars, restaurants. The welcoming and helpful staff make up for the slight lack of finishes in the room and facilities. Earplugs provided in the rooms as you might get some noise from the street in the evening, but this was no issue for us (coming from London!).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

'The last drop' pub apposite the hotel is great for a drink in the evening (food not so much!).

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

5
Tired Nurse
Orlando, Florida
6 Apr 2011

Outstanding Hotel!!!!!!!!!!

We have stayed at hotels in London and Dublin that were rated somewhat high but they did not compare to this one. The room was large and modern with an excellent bed. The bathroom was large and modern with a seperate walk-in shower. There was a vvery large flat screen TV on the wall. It had free computer access in the room plus two free computers for guests. The restaurant was excellent. The front desk staff was excellent as a matter of fact all the staff was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent with many pubs and coffee shops variety stores across the street. You could see Edinburgh Castle rignt across from the front door. It was quite a walk up the hill but was well worth it. We had atrip to Loch Ness ith Greyline tours. The driver was excellent, he had many stories about Scottish history. I would stay at this hotel again and recommend it to anybody if asked.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Amherst,MA
21 Mar 2011

Unbeatable location for the price

We were within walking distance to the Royal Mile and all the great historical sites and shopping spots. It was also a relatively short walk to the train station.Our favorite restaurant was right across from the hotel. We had a lovely view of the castle from our room and the room itself was very nicely furnished and laid out, though there was some street noise(ear-plugs are provided). Staff were courteous and willing to store luggage for us when we arrived before check-in.We would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Long walk from hotel

Try all the old pubs in the area- each one has it's own distinct personality and it's fun discovering them.

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