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Apex Waterloo Place HotelvsThe Rutland Hotel
Both Apex Waterloo Place Hotel and The Rutland Hotel are praised by experts. On balance, The Rutland Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. The Rutland Hotel ranks #22 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 6 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Oyster
Independent
Michelin Guide
23 - 27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BH, Scotland
From $121/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Time Out "Modern, comfortable and handsome in a 21st century sort of way, the rooms at the front of the building overlook the historic Old Calton Cemetery across the road." Full review
Star Service "Along the eastern end of Princes Street...this midrange hotel fits a category that attracts the average tourist or the budget-focused business traveler." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Charles Dickens — once a guest in Edinburgh’s first purpose-built hotel — certainly would not recognise this latest incarnation." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is an upscale hotel located in Edinburgh's Old Town -- on the east end of Princes Street." Full review
Independent "Guests will split into two camps. Those who’ll use the swimming pool, spa, gym, restaurant and bar; and those who’ll enjoy it as a jumping-off point for the nearby Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace"
Michelin Guide "The style is perfectly in keeping with contemporary British hotel modernism, brighter and more clean-lined...rooms are all quite up to date in functional terms as well" Full review
The Rutland Hotel Michelin Guide
Concierge Time Out Oyster
Fodor's The Telegraph Independent
1 - 3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AE, Scotland
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Boutique hotel with commanding position at top of Princes Street."
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Ask for a room with a castle view.
Concierge "The property was updated in 2008, which added glamour to the 12 individually decorated guest rooms with extravagant colors and baroque design."
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Party people can choose between the ground-floor cocktail bar or a booth in the One Below lounge club in the basement.
Time Out "The Rutland offers lavish decor and a modish experience that may once have seemed too ostentatious... but now feels quite at home." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The hotel is quiet (it has heavy soundproofing), stylish, and in a convenient location for visiting the city." Full review
Fodor's "Nominated for several style awards, the design is chic without being intimidating." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It’s perfect for couples looking for a stylish, relaxing break but not too edgy for comfort." Full review
Independent "The joy is in the details at this centrally located mash-up of the baroque and the modern"
