Apex International Edinburgh

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31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 2HS, 131-300-3456

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Dark Secrets Revealed - Scotland

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Woo hoo!!  We made it to Scotland (after another delayed flight - I haven't boarded a flight on time since coming to Europe) and met up with my mom!  It was great to see her and it was fun getting to ride on the left side of the road in the taxi - we were all surprised how much it threw us off and I'm glad we took a taxi rather than renting a car.  We were a little late for the Harry Potter Fan Trip orientation because of the flight delays but made it there in time to g...

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom annalise.m
"It's LevioSA"... HP Tour Day 2

SATURDAY, JULY 11

On Day 2 of our Harry Potter adventure we had breakfast at the hotel before boarding the coach to go to Alnwick Castle.  I was under the impression that the drive wouldn't be too long and was surprised when one of our first stretch breaks was on the border of Scotland and England!  There was a small little snack booth where, according to our tour guide Heather, you could even get your passport stamped!  From there, Alnwick wasn’t too far.

 

Alnwic...

Alnwick, England, United Kingdom annalise.m
Welcome to the Highlands

Today when we left Paris we got up at our leisure, did some packing and left for the airport. Our plane was very, very small!!! Thankfully the flight only took about two hours and it was a bit early. We got checked into our hotel and headed out to find somewhere to have fish and chips, but none of the pubs will let anyone in under the age of 18 in after seven o'clock, so that was out. We headed down to the other Apex Hotel, down the street since ours couldn't get us in until after nine! The B...

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom chargerchick636
Watch for witches...at The Witchery

Today was another early day! But, unfortunately, if you want to see things you have to pay that price I suppose. The main shopping street here is called Prince's Street, so after breakfast we headed out. We only had a short amount of time to do our shopping though, because, Alan, Moira and Rona were meeting us at our hotel at 11:00am. Neither of us got anything in the morning but, that afternoon, we walked (yes some more) down the Royal Mile, which at the end of it sits, Holyrood House, the o...

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom chargerchick636
Loch Ness Monster!

Today was our tour of the highlands. After an early start and breakfast in the hotel, we walked for a short ways, up hill, to the place where we were suppose to meet the vans. Shortly after our arrival there we set off! I'm not quite good enough to tell you where we went exactly, but in short, there was a map in the van and every time we stopped the guide would move the pin, and we basically went...EVERYWHERE. The scenery was jaw dropping. Rolling hills, for miles, wild flowers, sheep...lots ...

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom chargerchick636
Tattoo (Not what you think)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom chargerchick636
I finally arrived!

I finally arrived in Edinburgh! After the longest flight of my life...and then a connection and then the confusion that is London Heathrow. Thank goodness for my travel companion Brett...otherwise I would have been totally lost and confused. Luckily none of my bags were lost and everyone made it safe and sound though we're all still rather jetlagged. I figure socializing will be awkard for awhile until we're all rested and acclimated. All the IFSA- Butler students are staying at the Apex Int...

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom deacnightowl88
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Historical Traveler Reviews of Apex International Edinburgh

Apex international ok

from A TripAdvisor Member
we stayed at the apex international edinburgh on 23 and 24 april 2004. rooms were ok but nothing special, a bit basic. Walls were very thin, a bit annoying when you have a stag party in next room. Great location and plenty of good shops and bars within a few minutes walk. Would stay here again only because of the good location.

My stay was well worth it

from A TripAdvisor Member
We arrived in Edinburgh w/out a reservation and made the reservation at the airport.First, location is very good. The plaza its located on is quite a fun little place and the castle is minutes away.Very modern decor and clean entrance. If you have heavy luggage I recommend a porter to carry luggage from the street to the elevators - 2 set of stairs.We were jetlagged and asked for a quiet room in the back. It was a quiet room! The room was small but clean and well decorated with a sort of modern, yet cozy feel. The bathroom was a treat with its custom toiletries. I have been to many hotels and this hotel's toiletries were excellent and plentiful. They sell them too.The concierge recommend a great restaurant in the west end. Breakfast is upstairs and the view of the Castle is spectacular. The buffet was good, I'm picky, and the omelettes were good, not great.We would go back.

Grassmarket the place to be

from A TripAdvisor Member
Best hotel I stayed at in the UK. Wonderfully clean with lots of room in both the bedroom and bathroom. The location was excellent for visiting Edinburgh. No doubt I'd stay there again when I return.

Great hotel

from A TripAdvisor Member
I really enjoyed my stay here. I was originally booked into the Sheraton. My partner found the Apex chain on line and we booked the 99 GBP rate including VAT and breakfast. We arrived and were upgraded to a castle view. The room was nicely decorated in a W style. I liked the sparseness and the duck which is currently residing at my house. The hotel has a great restaurant though the restaurant is showing its age.

The toiletries are great too. I inquired about getting some more to take home, but they are so popular, they can't keep them in stock.

My only complaints about the hotel are the lack of a fitness center (they say that many clients have asked for one), the walls are a bit thin and that those rooms facing Grassmarket can get loud when the bars close.

Would I return? Yes. I would like to see the Apex City hotel -- I think they are bit more upscale, but no views.

Wonderful Hotel! Great Staff!

from A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed here for three nights! We had an executive room with a king size bed and a fabulous view of the Castle. The room was nice and comfortable (but small by American standards). The breakfast was great.

We enjoyed having both hot and continental choices. The wait staff were very attentive and pleasant. The hotel is in a great location - near lots of great restaurants. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Brilliant hotel

from A TripAdvisor Member
We only stayed for 1 night after making a late booking the room was an executive,king bed, castle view & full scotish breakfast. The room was of high standards included a safe, tv, iron & ironing board, trouser press & hairdryer even a rubber duck for your bath. A lovely trendy modern hotel and we would not hesitate coming back here again. (married couple late thirties on a break without kids)

Great Place to stay

from A TripAdvisor Member
We took the advice of an earlier review & phoned ahead to reserve a castle view - although we didnt actually spend much time in the room, it was a great at night. We stayed when Scotland won at Rugby and we did find that the partying went on til about 4am - but it was so good natured that it wasnt a problem. There were a few Hen & Stag parties - all of which were having a great time, and in no way infringed upon our weekend. The only comment l would make about the hotel is stick with the omelete breakfast - the full english wasnt all that!!! As for Edinburgh the audio tour of Holyrood was good, but the audio tour of the castle was a waste of time and tedious. If your looking to go shopping l would not recommend Edinburgh - London & Dublin are much better!

Great Night Out

from A TripAdvisor Member
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, it was only one night but it was really good night, The rooms here are nice and modern ours was supposed to have a king bed although we checked in late, we ended up with two queen beds, with a superb view of Edinburgh Castle from the huge floor to cieling windows and all the ammenities you would expect, Breakfast was included in our rate and was served in the Heights Restaraunt and was the Docs orders after a night on the town in edinburgh (Thats another review) The bar in the hotel was great and opened into the early hours where we had a good laugh with other guests.. Another point is our evening meal in the hotel in the Metro Brasserie was really nice and extremely well priced at £24 for two for 3 courses with a cocktail and a beer. All in All a great place to stay in edinburgh

I will stay here again!!!

from fishgod1010
We spent three nights here and loved it. As stated before, get a room with a view of the castle....it's great at night. Across the street is a handful of very nice pubs that serve food, of course. On a side note, the Apex City hotel is a stones throw away from this place - so it is probably a good choice as well; but this hotel gives you a free bathtub rubby ducky to take home as a souveigner...how can you beat that?????

Great hotel with a view

from A TripAdvisor Member
We really lucked out with our run of house room. It was absolutely gorgeous- at night Edinburgh Castle was all lit up right outside my window.

I loved the room decor and amenties. Breakfast was very nice in The Heights Restaurant, more so because it was included in the room price.

There's a very happening bar downstairs at night and it's very lively on the whole street (Grassmarket has plenty of pubs!)

We'd definitely stay there again the next time we visit Edinburgh.
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