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Situated in the heart of the Grassmarket looking onto Edinburgh Castle, our family hotel is the perfect place to stay to immerse yourself in all the capital has to offer. Awe-inspiring views, a relaxing pool and Edinburgh’s top attractions just a short stroll away make our Old Town gem your dream destination.

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Double Deluxe Bedroom with balcony view overlooking Edinburgh Castle at Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Whether it’s an in-room breakfast, a light bite at the bar, or dinner with a view, your experience will be both memorable and delicious when you eat with us. No matter the occasion, our chefs pride themselves on creating delicious dishes inspired by the very best Scottish produce.
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With seven elegant function spaces and a show-stopping view of Edinburgh Castle, we’ll ensure your meeting or event is nothing short of spectacular.
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Looking for a luxury stay in the heart of Edinburgh? Those looking to chill out can take a dip in our swimming pool, or relax in our sauna, before squeezing in a workout in our fully-equipped gym.
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FAQs

  • What are the hotel check-in and check-out times?

    Check-in from 2.30pm and check-out by 11am local time.

  • If I arrive early will my room be ready?

    If you’d like to check-in early please request this when booking or by calling reception on 0131 300 3456. We offer luggage storage so if you arrive before your room is ready, you can leave your bags at reception and head out for the day. This also applies if you would like to leave luggage after check-out and collect later in the day. Unfortunately, due to availability, we can’t guarantee an early check-in.

  • What are the reception hours?

    Reception is open 24 hours a day.

  • Is there any availability or offers on the dates I'm searching for?

    Our website booking engine is the best way to search for live availability and up to date prices. You can search for the dates you have in mind and if there is no availability, a calendar view is offered to help you find the closest dates or alternate properties available.

    If you have any issues finding availability or booking, our reservations team can help you make a booking.

  • How do I make changes or cancel my reservation?

    If you would like to amend or cancel your booking please check your cancellation terms which can be found on your email confirmation, amendments may be subject to a charge. Any amendments or enquiries can be made by emailing edinburgh.reservations@apexhotels.co.uk or calling 0800 049 8000. If your booking was made from 12 December 2019 onwards you can also amend your booking online, if your booking was made before 12 December 2019 please contact our reservations team using the contact details above.

    If you have booked through a third party such as Expedia or Booking.com please contact them directly to make cancellations or amendments.

  • What amenities are available in each room?

    Please see the room type pages for more details.

  • Can I request a view or specific room?

    Requests for specific views, rooms and floors can be detailed at time of booking or by calling reservations on 0800 049 8000, and although we do our best to accommodate, these requests are not guaranteed to be fulfilled due to the availability of rooms.

  • How many people can stay in each room and can teenagers have their own room?

    Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult staying in the same room. The hotel does have family rooms and cots available to accommodate extra guests. If you would like to add an extra bed, please call our reservations team on 0800 049 8000 who can assist in choosing an available room.

    Room detail pages give information on bed size and twin configurations available by clicking here.

  • What is your child policy?

    In addition to our policy on number of children in rooms. Children under 17 stay and children under 12 stay and eat for free at all Apex Hotels. Find out more information on this policy.

  • Are pets allowed in the hotel?

    For the comfort of all guests, we don’t allow any pets to stay in our hotels with the exception of guide dogs and service animals. Please notify the hotel at the time of booking if you are bringing a guide dog or service animal on 0800 049 8000.

  • Can I smoke in my room?

    The UK has a Smoke Free Law in place which prohibits smoking in workplaces, cars and confined public spaces. Although hotel rooms are exempt from this, for the comfort and safety of all guests, we do not allow smoking or vaping in any part of the hotel including rooms. There are designated smoking areas which can be advised by our reception team.

  • Which toiletries are in the rooms?

    All our rooms include complimentary Elemis toiletries for your use throughout your stay.

  • Is the hotel easily accessible with a wheelchair?

    All our hotels and restaurants are fully accessible by wheelchair. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you throughout your stay.

  • Does the hotel have disabled access rooms?

    Yes, all our hotels have disabled access rooms. Please call our reservations team on 0800 049 8000 to book an appropriate room for your requirements.

  • Can I leave my luggage at the hotel prior to check-in and following check-out?

    We offer luggage storage so if you arrive before your room is ready, you can leave your bags at reception and head out for the day. This also applies if you would like to leave luggage after check-out and collect later in the day. To arrange luggage storage contact the hotel on 0131 300 3456.

  • Is parking available at the hotel?

    Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a car park which is available on a first come first served basis for £12 per day. There is also multi-story parking on King Stables Road, just ask our reception team for a voucher to reduce your parking to £14 per 24 hours. 

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Reviews

  • 06 Dec 2019

    Modern comfortable hotel in a great... Read More

    Modern comfortable hotel in a great location. The rooms are superb and well appointed apart from USB. Spacious bathroom with great shower and fluffy towels....

    Stuart Burton
  • 05 Dec 2019

    Comfortable clean quiet well located... Read More

    Positive: Comfortable clean quiet well located staff very warm and friendly. Negative: Nothing.

    Angela
  • 05 Dec 2019

    Another fantastic stay Read More

    Positive: The location is perfect.

    Tony
  • 04 Dec 2019

    Fabulous fabulous fabulous Read More

    Positive: Great location, great staff, great food....fantastic place. Thank you.

    John
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