Apex Grassmarket Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms with Castle Views
Apex Grassmarket Hotel offers rooms with views of Edinburgh Castle. Options include Family Rooms with two queen-size beds, Castle View Deluxe Rooms with private balconies, and City Rooms with queen-size beds. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers or bathtubs. Some rooms include Nespresso machines and mini fridges.
Dining at Metro
The hotel's Metro restaurant serves Scottish-inspired dishes with panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle. Breakfast options include a full Scottish breakfast or continental choices. The bar offers classic cocktails, local spirits, and soft drinks. Private dining is available for events with customizable menus.
Leisure & Wellness
Guests can use the heated indoor pool, sauna, and gym with Technogym equipment. The pool area includes a tropicarium for relaxation. The hotel also provides yoga mats and guided workout sessions on request.
Old Town Location
The hotel is in Edinburgh's Grassmarket, a historic area with centuries-old buildings. It's a 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura, and the Royal Mile. Waverley train station is 10 minutes away, and Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute taxi ride (£25-£30). Limited on-site parking is available for £12 per day.
Events & Services
The hotel has seven event spaces, including Heights with castle views for weddings and conferences. Hybrid meeting technology is available for remote attendees. Family services include free stays for kids under 17 and complimentary meals for children under 5. The concierge can arrange hop-on hop-off bus tickets and gin tastings.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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