Apex International

Review by: peter, malpas, United Kingdom

Stayed: Sep 2009

We stayed during the Festival. Edinburgh therefore was busy, and the Apex's great location in the Grassmarket means you're close to the centre. Admittedly, the noise at night can be a bit disturbing (bars + restaurants in the Grassmarket/shouting from night club escapees/Edinburgh Tattoo fireworks). If you're not used to city noise - take earplugs. Expensive during Festival - but then every hotel in the city is.... Views of the Castle from the roof breakfast restaurant (as well as the - noisier - castle-facing bedrooms) are +++ wonderful. Staff very helpful - porter insisted that the proffered tip was unnecessary as service was included in the bill!! Rooms were clean but our bathroom was getting towards needing a refurb. Not in the excellent category - but very nearly excellent, for a mid range hotel. Could have benefitted from aircon on warm nights.

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Review by: Nicci, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Stayed: Dec 2008

I stayed for 3 nights over xmas and had a lovely time. The room was cheap (£220 for 3 nights incl. breakfast). Sadly there was no fridge in the room which I needed for champagne and a little hamper i was bringing for xmas day, so had to pay £30 to upgrade to a superior room. At first I was a bit annoyed at this as I can't remember the last time I stayed in a 4* hotel which didn't have a drinks fridge. Anyway, the hotel kindly upgraded the room for the following 2 nights at no extra cost which gave us a lovely view of the castle from the bedroom, however at certain times of year I'd imagine it could be pretty noisy as it over looks a row of pubs. Overall the hotel was good, not excellent though, but the staff were v helpful & friendly.

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Review by: City Slicker, Maybole, United Kingdom

Stayed: Nov 2008

On arriving at the hotel, we were disappointed by the exterior as it looked a bit dowdy. Check-in was fine and we were told about the hotel restaurants, the leisure centre and the bar. Walking along the corridor to our room, the decor was a bit tired, in need of a refresh. Pleasantly surprised with our room, immaculate, with two spacious double beds instead of the two singles we were expecting. Breakfast was served in 5th floor restaurant, which again decor and furniture was very tired but most importantly, the food was fine. We ate in the Metro restaurant on the ground floor one evening and the food was delicious. We used the sauna and pool facilities and these were also very clean and well organised. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Don't be put off by first impressions. We would use again. Good value for money with Skoosh.

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Review by: Elizabeth, Gadsden, United States

Stayed: Aug 2008

Great lobby; ok room. The room I was assigned was for the handicapped which made getting ready in the morning a bit of a challenge (handles everywhere). There was also no bathtub. Cleanliness was lacking (I found hairs in my shower). In case you have any interest in television late at night there were only 7 channels. The bed was not comfortable and since there was no AC the windows had to be open in order to sleep at night, not a problem if you the hotel wasn't located on a busy street and your room wasn't above a dumpster. On the plus side the breakfast was excellent and the location (Grassmarket) was spot on.

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Review by: Jenny, Bristol, United Kingdom

Stayed: Mar 2008

Location perfect for sightseeing. Breakfasting with such a wonderful view of the castle was a great experience. We found all the staff exceptionally polite and friendly. Would definitely stay there again when visiting Edinburgh

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