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£100 - £120 pp
Up to 160
169 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Late Availability
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Full Description
Wedding venues don't get any more impressive than this. We've got a variety of stunning spaces to suit your big day, including our beautiful fifth-floor Heights venue that boasts unparalleled views of Edinburgh Castle.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket, our family hotel is the perfect venue for your big day. Our range of flexible spaces take you from breath-taking castle views to more intimate meeting rooms and bespoke, state-of-the-art conference spaces. What’s more, our dedicated Events team will help you create memorable experiences you want to share with our personalised service. The backdrop of Edinburgh Castle will help seal the deal.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: The Wedding Team
Based in Scotland's capital, you are never short of opportunities for photographs, both in and outside our fantastic properties as full of character as this grand city. At Apex Hotels we pride ourselves on going that extra mile to personally see your wedding exceeds your expectations. Your wedding day should be all about you, and we are experts at making this happen! Like the sound of what you are reading? Book a call so we can get as excited as you & schedule your showround our gorgeous hotel!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1996
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
100
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
160
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Venue
Ballroom
Bridal Changing Facilities
City View
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Disabled Access
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Kosher Catering
Halal Catering
Asian Catering
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Pricing & Costs
Packages(price per head)
Prices Start At
£100
Maximum Price
£120
Minimum Number of Guests
80
• A dedicated and experienced Wedding Planner who will be your one point of contact and assist with your wedding day decisions
• The services of a Wedding Host to guide you through your special day
• Red carpet arrival
• A glass of champagne for the newlyweds on arrival
• A sparkling wine reception for your guests
• A selection of canapés for during your drinks reception
• Three course, two choice Wedding Breakfast with tea and coffee
• A half bottle of house wine per guest during your Wedding Breakfast
• A glass of sparkling wine per person for the wedding toasts
• Fully dressed tables (white cloths, linen napkins and candle centrepieces)
• The use of our wedding cake base and knife
• A choice of evening buffet menus
• Special accommodation rates for your guests to enjoy
• A complimentary taster meal for two before the wedding to ensure your menu is perfect
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Canapés included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Apex Grassmarket Hotel Location & Contact Details
Address
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, Scotland, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
If you’re arriving by car, follow the M8 Eastbound until you get to Edinburgh Hermiston Gait. Then take the A71 toward the city centre and follow the road through the city. After about 20 minutes you’ll get to West Port then Grassmarket where the hotel is on the right.
Nearest Town
Edinburgh
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M8
Nearest Train Station
Waverley train station
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh Airport
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Apex Grassmarket Hotel ?
All the weddings that occur are special in their own way so it is too difficult to decide
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't sweat the small details, nobody knows the minute things except you. Enjoy your day and deal with small stresses afterwards.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every wedding has something touching, from the fathers first look at his daughter, to the speeches before the big party. Our favourite part of the day is when the couple see each other for the first time and then reading their vows to one another!
Describe Apex Grassmarket Hotel in 5 adjectives
Modern, Relaxed, stunning, romantic and special
Where’s the best photo spot at Apex Grassmarket Hotel ?
From our balcony onto the drinks reception, or from our heights suite with the stunning view up to the castle
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Apex Grassmarket Hotel ?
We couldn't tell... Our lips are sealed!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Haggis Bon Bons- we like it traditional!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
It has to be the wedding cake from our couples, followed closely by a breakfast roll, filled with bacon or portobello mushroom!
What is Apex Grassmarket Hotel most unique feature?
It has to be the breathtaking view from the Heights suite up towards the Castle, or our evening reception suite of rooms which are included in our packages and allow for break out areas and multiple activities!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our passion for ensuring our guests every need is catered for and expectations are exceeded.
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