Apex City of Edinburgh hotel in Grassmarket will be undergoing a £2.9m refurbishment, which aims to increase its capacity.
The project commenced on Monday 8 April and is expected to be completed in early May.
So far, 122 bedrooms have undergone a complete bedroom and corridor refurbishment, while a meeting room has been converted into three new bedrooms to increase the capacity to a total of 125 rooms.
All room and corridor lighting has also been upgraded to LED as part of the hotel’s commitment to zero carbon.
The hotel is working with Ian Springford Architects for design consultancy, while CLC Group is the lead contractor overseeing the works.
Ronnie MacKay, cluster general manager for Edinburgh at Apex Hotels, said: “We are delighted to be upgrading our rooms and corridors for our customers to enjoy. Apex City of Edinburgh is a popular destination in the heart of Grassmarket in Edinburgh’s old town, boasting some of the best views of Edinburgh Castle and the city.”
Michael Stott, commercial director at Apex Hotels, added: “Apex Hotels continues to grow following a positive financial year, allowing us to re-invest in our properties across the UK.
“We recognise the popularity of Edinburgh as a destination and the high standards our guests expect. This investment will provide even more capacity at the hotel and ensure our visitors have the very best stay with us.”
Apex City of Edinburgh is Apex Hotels’ first property, acquired by Norman Springford in 1996.
Apex Hotels currently has nine properties across the UK in London, Bath, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and most recently, Pine Trees in Pitlochry.