Took my young family to Edinburgh on the sleeper train from London (would thoroughly recommend the experience- cramped but fun) and landed at the Apex International. Courteous and very helpful staff; fantastic family room with superb view of the Castle; kids enjoyed the swiimming pool and equally the full breakfast where they had haggis & black pudding for the first... more

Fantastic location, within easy reach of Princess St, Castle, and good restaurants etc, limited parking although we were lucky to get this. We were a family of four, two children aged 9 & 11, having lugged our cases round (we were in the middle of a two week tour around Scotland so had quite a bit) then had to drag... more

A very friendly hotel for families with small children. We stayed here for 5 days (Friday through Tuesday nights). Although the other reviewers' comments about current construction on the Grassmarket (starts around 8 am, ends before 6), and the loud and rowdy bar denizens (on Thursday through Saturday nights; other nights were much quieter) are true, the location, view (if... more

We stayed here after our wedding for one night. How I wished I had read some of the reviews before we booked.The receptionist was the first point of frustration when it took 20 minutes to get our key so that I could go and get changed.The room was nice enough but small. When we arrived for breakfast the next morning... more

Stayed here for one night on a business trip. The hotel is located right in Grassmarket, a convenient spot for touring Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile. However, be forewarned: The Grassmarket is currently being repaved and re-landscaped, so there is noise and dust from all-day jackhammering. The hotel itself is nondescript, somewhat dreary in fact, despite some... more

Do not book for several reason's; 1. Superior rooms and standard rooms do not differ that much at all. Only difference is slippers, a robe and some more smellies. (we were put in a standard when in fact we had paid for a superior). 2. The "superior room " was overlooking the Castle, nice you might think. But as darkness... more

This hotel is a nice hotel however for the price you pay you wold expect a bigger room. Its very clean, staff are fantastic and always go above there role to help you. Restaraunt is priced well and is very nice. The location is good however not the best. Its in the Grassmarket area which is a good 20-30minute treck... more

We stayed at the Apex International over the Easter period, the hotel had lots of activities for the children, our kids thoroughly enjoyed the egg painting and the free easter egg handed out to all the kids in the hotel after breakfast. The hotel also has its own swimming pool, gym, steam room and wii available for everyone to use... more

I agree with many of the reviews regarding location and noise. Grassmarket street is very noisy and currently undergoing a lot of road construction (7 days/week)!!! Room was fine and front office staff very cordial. Restaurant is ok with pretty good and efficient service. Wouldn't stay here again though. Prefer the Kew House!!! Alan more