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Apex European Hotel

90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 5, UK
Apex European Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 57 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 57 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Overall I was very happy with this hotel and would recommend it." source Hotels.com

    "The Apex European is a reasonably good hotel that is too expensive given the location and amenities." source Travelocity

    "Otherwise, it was a good hotel." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The front desk staff (of which there always seemed to be many) were very friendly and the room was beautiful and clean, though a little small." source Hotels.com

    "Mediocre over all but it's clean and the staff are friendly." source Travelocity

    "Clean rooms and bathrooms, comfortable bed Cons: 1." source Expedia

    "The rooms are clean and free wireless internet service is provided." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The welcome at the hotel was friendly, as was the service at the restaurant." source Orbitz

    "The hotel service was exemplary." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "The location was close to the Haymarket train station. The next time, I will stay at the Waterloo location because it more centrally located to the tour buses, Princes Mall and Royal Mile." source Orbitz

    "we loved our Apex Waterloo accomodations, they were perfectly situated to everything, close in location for sightseeing, eats, and strolling the royal mile." source Expedia

    "Well located on the Number 100 bus line from the airport to downtown." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "If I had known that the following were the case, I would never have booked a room at this hotel: 1)Very poor ventilation; could not open the window more than 10 cm; it was August, and there was no air conditioning; sweltered the first two nights 2)instead of a curtain running the entire length of the bathtub, only piece of glass ran half the length of the tub 3)room key card had to be kept in a slot to keep the lights on 4) only one wastebasket in the room 5) no alarm clock 6) the price I paid." source Expedia

    "Room was nice for the price and staff was very helpful at the front desk." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Room was very hot and no fan was provided to bring the cooler air into the room." source Hotels.com

    "rooms small - youÂ’re in europe, but comfy." source Expedia

More information on Apex European Hotel

In the West End of Edinburgh's New Town is an area known as Haymarket. This is where the Apex European Hotel is situated. Within 10 minutes walk to Princes Street, Lothian Road and the EICC the Apex European is ideal for business and leisure guests alike. With Tynecastle and Murrayfield stadiums within walking distance as well as Carrickvale and Murrayfield golf clubs so it is an ideal location for sports fanatics.With 66 stylish bedrooms, 3 conference rooms and a bar & restaurant that are set away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre the Apex European has everything that a guest would need in a hotel.The 66 en-suite rooms offer a choice of standard and superior rooms which are creatively designed. The rooms have limited edition artwork on the walls and come with large screen television with CD/DVD players. There are full tea and coffee making services with ground coffee and selected teas as well as an iron and ironing board as standard. The rooms also have a choice of pillows and specially blended Apex toiletries within the bathroom.For those who have to work a purpose built and ergonomically designed desk and chair to make sure that your comfortable while you work along with wireless internet access available throughout the hotel.The hotel also provides a choice of dining experiences from our relaxed Metro West End Bar and Restaurant a range of banqueting or private dining options as well as 24 hour room service.We also offer a range of conferencing and events within the hotel ranging from 1-on-1 meetings to a 100 reception within our 3 conference rooms.Car Parking at the hotel is limited and cannot be guaranteed. The nearest overnight parking is found at Haymarket Train Station just 300m from the hotel.

Check-in Time:

1430

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

1996

Total Rooms:

66 rooms.66

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

City Double:City room amenities include 1 queen bed, TV, CD/DVD player, safe, mini fridge, 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.City Twin:City room amenities include 2 single beds, TV, CD/DVD player, 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 Double:Superior room includes 1 queen bed, fridge, safe and bathrobes together with City room amenities of TV, CD/DVD player, 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 Twin:Superior room includes 2 single beds, fridge, safe and bathrobes together with the City room amenities of TV, CD/DVD player, 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.

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, In case of no show or late cancellation, the first night will be charged on your credit card

Directions

TravelFrom the Airport There are a number of options to arrive in Edinburgh from the Airport either by taxi, by Airport Link double decked bus to Haymarket or by Airport Shuttle bus which will stop at the hotel. From Haymarket Station Haymarket station is Edinburgh's 2nd Railway station and is only 2 minutes walk from the hotel.By Car The simplest way to find the hotel is to head towards Haymarket Station. If driving on the A8 from Glasgow the Apex European Hotel is 500 yards before the railway station. Once you reach Haymarket head for Haymarket Terrace with the Railway station on the left hand side. Continue along the road for 500 yards and the Apex European Hotel sits on the right hand side just before Donaldson House which is the large building within the high railings.

Area

Edinburgh, Scotland

Pets

False

Attractions

Dynamic Earth 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Edinburgh Zoo 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Holyrood Palace 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Edinburgh Castle 0.5 Mile / 1 Kilometer Royal Yacht Brittania 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers

Dining

Metro West EndDining is about entertaining so the food at Metro West End is not only fresh and flavoursome but fun.

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