Apex City Hotel Edinburgh travel guide

Location. The modern Apex City Hotel Edinburgh is located on the Grassmarket in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The hotel offers clear views of nearby Edinburgh Castle and is close to the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, the Parliament buildings and the shops on Princes Street. Edinburgh Waverley train station is less than a mile away, while Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is seven miles from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The ultra-modern interior of the Apex City Hotel Edinburgh, which opened in 2002, leads off the medieval cobbled streets of the Grassmarket. Leather and steel armchairs are dotted around the lobby, which offers views of the castle through large windows.

The long Agua Bar and Restaurant serves Scottish specialities such as mille feuille of Highland game casserole; the restaurant's crustacea bar offers fresh seafood. Charcoal-coloured banquettes line the walls, with broad dining chairs on the other side of the tables. For breakfast, guests can choose from a continental buffet or cooked Scottish breakfast. Drinks and light dishes are served in the adjoining bar area.

Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel and there are three conference rooms for up to 70 people.

The hotel has four calm library spaces, with views of the castle. A selection of DVDs (surcharge) is available at reception.

Guestrooms. The Apex City Hotel Edinburgh's 119 guestrooms feature framed photographs of Edinburgh, back-lit headboards and suede armchairs. The airy rooms, decorated in neutral colours, offer wireless Internet access, satellite television, DVD players and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have baths and separate walk-in showers, heated towel rails and complimentary designer toiletries.

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