Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS

"We are happy with the hotel, room is nice! Shower and seperate soaking tub was nice after very long travel to get here. The staff is very pleasant and friendly. The location is great! Hotel sits right below Edinburgh castle and the street is lined with many pubs and shops. You don't have to go far if you want to eat, drink or if you need something from the market. I highly recommend! Photo is view from room."

"Fantastic hotel, with good parking (£15 per 24h) at the back. Location is terrific. Our family room has direct views on the Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. We loved sitting in the 2 comfy armchairs and enjoy the vista with a wee dram, after a long day out and about. Beds super comfy, no noise from outside revellers so slept really well. Central location was superb for our needs. Breakfast is very good - plenty of choice. You choose a time to have breakfast at reception, so the place doesn't turn into chaos, which I liked. Coffee is nice and robust from the machine, but there is only one machine, so that creates a bottleneck. Not a big deal for us. Staff really helpful. Would definitely use again. Thank you!"

"I'd like to commend the hotel reception lady named Sara. She made not only a great deal of customer service with a smile but also made our experience superb! We arrived very early despite check in time of 3:00PM, but she assured us that we will be contacted as soon as the room is ready. That gave us time to go around Edinburgh on a bus tour and have lunch. She also handled our luggages very well (even personally assisting us to bring the luggage to our room). She also made sure that our baby has a comfortable cot and provided us with hotel robes and slippers. When we came back, our room is beaming - not as luxurious as other hotels but above average comfort, clean and decent. Most of all, the warmth of Sara's service is something a review like this should not miss. Also I want to mention that we were given the room that has a majestic and live view of the Edinburgh Castle. Better than most views I had in the many hotels where I stayed."

"Good sized rooms, bathroom a tad small didn't see the point of the bath unless you where under 4ft. The pillows looked amazing till you used them and the mattress was mediocre at best. Other than the bed though great location, just down from the royal mile and castle. Parking onsite is limited but if you get a space a decent price for the day. Bar area is open good selection, and great coffee!!"

"Great hotel, serving the best full breakfast! ideally located for the old town bars and restaurants. Spacious rooms, ours had twin double beds, with great friendly staff who couldn't be helpful. Will definitely stay again next time in Edinburgh"