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"My husband and I stayed at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel for 2 nights. Our room was perfect. The staff were friendly and exceedingly helpful. The food ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 28 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

Apex Grassmarket Hotel puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute stroll of Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, Metro Bar & Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-star Old Town Edinburgh hotel include National Museum of Scotland and St. Giles' Cathedral.

City Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$209* Per night/room 14 Apr. - 15 Apr.

Castle View Deluxe Room with Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Castle View Superior Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

City Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Apex Grassmarket Hotel ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Perfect property

Posted by on 19 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jan. 2024 by Paul / Assistant Night Manager

Dear Steve,Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5/5 review. If there is anything in particular you enjoyed or any staff member who stood out, please let us know.Kind Regards,

5 out of 5
My husband and I stayed at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel for 2 nights. Our room was perfect. The staff were friendly and exceedingly helpful. The food and service was great. The hotel is also perfectly located to access restaurants, bars, shopping and the tourist attractions. Highly recommend.

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Mar. 2023 by George M

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to share your recent experience at Apex Grassmarket Hotel. It brings us immense joy to hear that you and your husband had a perfect stay with us and enjoyed our well-appointed room, friendly and exceedingly helpful staff, great food and service, and perfect location that offers easy access to the best that the city has to offer.At Apex Grassmarket Hotel, we are committed to providing our guests with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences, and we are thrilled to know that we were able to exceed your expectations during your stay.Thank you for recommending our hotel to fellow travellers, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable stay.Warmest regards,Georgios MiliarasDuty Manager

5 out of 5
Great location clean and warm room

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Mar. 2023 by Lauren | Reception

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great location and found your room to be clean and warm. Our team works hard to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and comfort, and it is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable stay!

Property Features

Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (1.2 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Metro station: Princes Street Tram Stop (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Electric kettle
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Metro Bar & Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Children stay free - maximum age 5
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50–17.50 for adults, and GBP 0–17.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Apex Hotel International
  • Apex International Edinburgh
  • Apex International Hotel
  • Apex International Hotel Edinburgh
  • Hotel Apex International
  • Apex International Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel
  • Apex Grassmarket Edinburgh
  • Apex Grassmarket
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.