Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Very nice hotel! We were there on a 4 days trip. Everyone was very nice with us and always keen on helping. We had the scottish breakfast which was very good even though a little expensive. We’ll definitely come back!

Very nice hotel, feels small, but comfortable. Large lounge/​restaurant area, but I didn’t have time to check it out. Room was very clean, good shower, clean linens and towels, etc. Extremely cordial at check-​in, offered to hold my bags after checkout if I was touring the city.
Highly recommended and very affordable.

Apex City has a lot going for it — namely location, cleanliness, friendly staff and right across from several happening bars, restaurants, and attractions, not to mention a farmers market on Saturdays in the square in front. I felt like I lucked out on this hotel pick having never been to Scotland or Edinburgh and having chosen pretty much at random. They gave me a cot when my friends crashed with me unexpectedly for two nights of my stay at no extra charge. They also serve food late in the bar when I was starving after arriving from the States on a Thursday night. I stopped in at 10:30 hoping for some food and was made at home and got one of the best salads I ordered my whole trip, plus friendly conversation from the bartender and others at the bar. Why only three stars then? Well because I had the windows open on Saturday night and on the third floor it got a bit loud. Also, because you have to go to their sister property down the block to access the gym. Annoying. With that said I would probably stay here again if their sister hotel, the Apex International had no availability.

I struggled with the decision to give 3 or 4 stars — let me explain…
TOP NOTCH location! I could see the castle from my window! There are pubs and shops across the street… And the overall vibe is outstanding!
The hotel was currently going through a minor renovation — not a problem — but once you get into the room the details are nice but very poorly executed — truly not a huge deal, but nevertheless, something worth noting…
With this location you are pretty damn near walking distance to EVERYTHING!

Hotels in the UK are expensive, however the Apex was very reasonably priced and still provided the same level of care as a 4 star hotel. The location is great and the bar is top notch. The rooms were huge by European standards and were clean and well kept. Unlike the much higher priced doubletree… Apex actually provided free in room wi-​fi. That feature really won me over plus it was also 10 minutes walk to Edinburgh Castle.
My only slight complaint was the noise level in the mornings, as people left their rooms to check out and catch the train. In fairness there was a convention there at the time and nothing spells rowdiness like a bunch of out of town business men and women away from their partners for a few days.
Give this place a try, you’ll be happy you did.

I really liked this place. It was decently priced. The staff really went above and beyond for us. It’s located in a great place — there are a bunch of pubs in Grassmarket itself, you’re not far away from a number of other areas with lots of pubs, not far from Princes Street and shopping, not far from Waverley, etc. You’re also on a bus line (though it doesn’t go anywhere particularly touristy) and not far from others (that do go to touristy places).
My one issue with it was that the lever that opened and shut the bath drain broke off while we were there.

Good breakfast, friendly staff, amazing location, nice rooms, a smallish gym (but it’s there!), free internet, good vibe, etc.
BUT! What brings this hotel from a 3 to a 4 is the complimentary rubber ducks — need I say more? :-D

Stopped in here and got a room same day. We were just passing through for one day and this place had what we needed. A room for three, a bathroom and a bed. We even got a little holiday rubber duck to toss in the backpacks! Super friendly staff and they were able to store our bags for us when we got there and the room wasn’t available yet so that we could go and explore the city. We were there in the off season, so chances are we were just lucky… was a little pricey and located at the bottom of a GIANT hill, so that sucked. All in all, glad we found the place.

Three friends and I came here for dinner, overall I was disappointed with the food. While it looked pretty it lacked substance. I was pleased we weren’t paying full price for the meals.
The place itself is nice, although tables are a little too close together.
The staff were friendly.

A good hotel in a great location. some rooms even have a view of the castle. friendly staff.

Quite nice hotel in the middle of Edinburgh, located at grass-​market. Personnel was obliging. We would cancel the breakfast there and get sth. in town. Price was pretty high, so that the price-​performance ratio is quite low. Recommendation? Staying there is OK, but there might be better choices around. 3*

Bottom Line: There are many other centrally located hotels and rental apartments in Edinburgh, so I do NOT recommend risking Apex City Hotel’s billing practices.
PROs: The Apex City Hotel is located between all the top tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, and clubs. We loved the free internet and free computers. The rooms were nicely sized and well kept. The furniture was a little dated and worn. The reception staff were very nice, professional, and accommodating.
CONs: The reservation staff are ruthless. We booked our 2 night stay prior to starting our trip and turned down their offer to book a third night at half price. During our trip, we decided to stop at Edinburgh a night sooner. Apex City Hotel referred us to their offsite reservation staff to the book the extra night. (Weird that they can’t do it at the hotel, but ok.) We called and were disappointed that the reservation staff would no longer offer us the third night at half price. Moreover, we found out AFTER we got home that they treated our addition of an extra night as a modification to our reservation and charged us $ 64! We never authorized this charge. I learned of it for the first time when reviewing my credit card statement.
After several emails with their reservation staff, they are standing behind their charge. I couldn’t believe it! We paid $ 455.96 for three nights at their hotel (NOT including the $ 64 charge)…in the OFF SEASON. I can’t imagine what they charge during peak season. And I really can’t imagine why they felt entitled to charging us for «modifying» our reservation by adding a night. We didn’t get the rescinding of the third night at half off deal… but found the «modification» fee for wanting to stay a third night absolutely ridiculous. I had to contest the charge with VISA.

Perhaps a rather ordinary meal, but then again it is really just a holding pen for the hotel and I’ve always tried to avoid hotel-​food as I have a deep rooted dislike for it.
The whole thing was pleasant at best, but the oatcakes were so stale it almost rendered them inedible and it took a long time to be served so ended up not bothered at all with any pudding. As I expected with it’s lobby feel, everything was over priced and could essentially be got else where, better and cheaper.
If I wasn’t trying to experience new exciting things in my home town I would’ve never gone in. If I hadn’t I wouldn’t have been missing out on anything more than a nicely made coffee and a uncomfortably quiet atmosphere.

Had a buffet here a number of years ago but this week’s visit was the first sit-​down meal I’d had in this hotel restaurant. Ordinarily I’d not have chosen it but it’s close to work and they’d a two courses for £8.50 deal on that suited my party’s needs.
The deal was available as advertised & the staff aware of it so no complaints on that score. Both the white & rose wine ordered were pronounced enjoyable. All meals were served with the minimum of delay (we were though practically the only customers between 6 & 7) and no-​one could fault the presentation or taste.
On the downside I think there need to be more than 3 oatcakes with the farmhouse terrine as it is a good sized portion you’re served and the oatcakes were completely absent from the cheese selection I had for dessert. We also ordered chocolate ice-​cream but received vanilla.
All in all average but pleasant which is probably the best that a lot of such places can aim for seeing as the main income of hotels is from accommodation.

good city centre hotel. Ideal for business or pleasure, well appointed rooms, clean and with parking. Modern décor and quirky touches such as a Wiiin the foyer for visiting children (or men!) to amuse themselves with. Has a bistro downstairs, and an upstairs restaurant with stunning Castle views. Close to shopping, and opposite several eateries with al fresco dining, very villagey location feel.