The Apex is a four-star hotel in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket alongside the Apex City hotel. Both hotels are a stones throw from Edinburgh castle and command views of the castle. Outside there is a selection of bars and restaurants with outdoor tables to choose from in Summer. The castle, the city’s main attraction, is accessible by steps from Grassmarket. This is a direct, if strong, climb up Castle Wynd (but consider it an aerobic workout) to reach the Edinburgh Castle high above.

ACCOMMODATION: The Apex International has 175 rooms varying from Standard, to Executive, Superior and Business suites. Guest rooms at this hotel have been designed to include all the little touches that make you feel your stay at Apex Hotesl is real home from home. Most of the bedrooms boast two double beds. Each room offers telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, fax and computer point, satellite TV, in-house movies and complimentary tea and coffee facilites.

FACILITIES: There are two options of dining in the hotel. The Heights Restaurant offers finer dining high above the Grassmarket in a room with warming tones of wood and marble. There is a glass expanse to Edinburgh Castle beyond. The Metro Brasserie, meanwhile, is ideal for light lunches to catch up with friends, to enjoy an afternoon latte to relax, or a beer or cocktail with colleagues to round off the day. It is informal, relaxed, friendly and fun.

MEETINGS: The hotel can also handle meetings and conferences up to 200 delegates.