Could be cleaner. Asked for a quiet room with a view but didn’t get my request. Cooked breakfast not good at all - other options OK. Very noisy in cafeteria.

Helpful staff who gave us good information and welcomed us. Available 24/7!

Stayed in June 2023

NA

it’s reasonably priced, close to the university and clean

Stayed in June 2023

The pillows are very thin. Also, sometimes it could be a bit noisy in the corridors after 22h....some customers don't seem to realize that some others are already sleeping.

Well situated, nice and quiet environment. Staff at the reception are very sympathetic and helpful. The breakfast buffet is awesome and delicious. Everything is at a walkable distance if you don't mind walking 2 km. Confort is basic, but quite good.

Stayed in July 2023

No dishes or cutlery so couln't make a late night or early morning cup of tea.

Friendly staff, small kitchen with jug and toaster, able to check my bags on last day so I could spend day out. 20 min walk to High Street. Good bed and pillows.

Stayed in July 2023

The bathrooms are not so good.

The place is nice

Stayed in July 2023

NA

Extremely clean, well put together rooms. Comfortable beddings, fresh towels - and a buffet breakfast included was cherry on top. On-campus laundry came in very handy and the folks at reception answered all questions patiently and enthusiastically.

Stayed in July 2023

The elevator of chancellors building made tons of noise during day/night

Nicely located not far from the city center

Stayed in July 2023

Not applicable

Super stay. All staff really friendly and extremely helpful. Lovely location yet city within easy reach. Would definitely recommend

Stayed in June 2023

Window on 62 wouldn’t close, had bent bar

Location; college campus

Stayed in June 2023

not so near city centre

the delicious breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

Room could have been cleaner - it was adequate (by my standards) but definitely not spotless There was a common room next to mine. Originally it was shut, but on one night it was opened to allow a group of youngsters to use it, which was really noisy.

Everything as I expected from Uni accommodation. Bonus was the central location and frequent bus service.

Stayed in June 2023

Card keys a bit iffy

Breakfast wonderful. Great feeling of helpfulness from staff

Stayed in June 2023

(see above)

We overnighted on two occasions. See my entry for the previous stay

Stayed in June 2023

Student dormitories are built on the "rabbit warren" principle. Corridors and rooms are well-lit and clearly marked, but if, like me, you're prone to feeling claustrophobic, bear this in mind, as it isn't possible to choose a room near the stairs/lift.

Student accommodation, empty during summer break. 2-bed rooms (can be booked as a single). Brilliant breakfast buffet. Bus stop "Commonwealth Pool" has regular busses to city centre. Good pub for dinner/drinks across the street. Modern rooms with WC + shower. Generous amount of plug sockets for chargers. Room allocation is random - not a problem, as all rooms are identical. Stairs and elevators to all floors. See pic for view from window.

Stayed in June 2023

nothing

The staff are fantastic. At first I was given a room with quilts everywhere which was a mess. I communicated with the receptionists, they were very helpful and upgraded me to a much better room for free. Before giving me the new room, they let a staff to check the room to make sure everything looks all right. I enjoyed a lot with the room and the breakfast buffet.

Stayed in June 2023

Great breakfast. Plenty of buses into City centre and excellent walks around Arthur's Seat,on the doorstep. Short walk to Duddingston Loch and I would try Craigmillar Castle next time

Stayed in June 2023

comfortable room. Excellent breakfast.

Stayed in June 2023

A suggestion, not a critique. With long, winding dorm corridors and few windows, I can get a bit claustrophobic if the room is a long way from the lifts. I know that room distribution is random, but I'm wondering if people with such conditions could request something nearer to an exit?

The breakfast hall was a hit with the 16 year old. So much choice, with things she'd never tried before. Her mother said their 13 year old boy would also be ecstatic - they'll be returning with Dad next summer! Also, prices are reasonable enough to book a single room for each kid (an added luxury).

Stayed in June 2023

No complaint on any aspect.

Ideal location. A return visit for me. Fantastic breakfast to start the day. Excellent staff at reception. Great value for money. Will return, hopefully next summer.

Stayed in June 2023

No cup in room

Cleanness

Stayed in June 2023

Shred bathroom with too many people

Room good

Stayed in June 2023

Would have liked more tea and milk in the room as they were not restocked during our stay.

Breakfast was fantastic, so much variety. Staff were very friendly and helpful. So many helpful facilities.

Stayed in June 2023

Every thing was clear but it smells a little bit bad the atmosphere of the building There was no air conditioning for bathrooms if does I didn’t see or did not work Otherwise the restaurant and the breakfast was more than good Overall acceptable by 80% Thanks

Staff were nice and friendly Overall acceptable by 80% Thanks

Stayed in June 2023

I have nothing to complain. I struggled to find a reception but it was because I was coming from a wrong side of the area. Also, the room was very hot but it was only because of the unexpected very hot weather which is not usual in Scotland.

The room was very simple but clean. There was a good choice of food for breakfast. Overall a good stay for its price. Not far from the city centre.

Stayed in June 2023

The carpets are extremely dusty and smelly so we spent as little time as possible in the room. We would not stay there again because of that. Also, there's a permanent queue at the front desk. Expect to wait, especially around check-in time (3 PM), when you will wait at least 30 minutes. The place is a bit away from the center and up a steep hill, but it's easy to reach by bus.

Our room was quiet. Breakfast is good, traditional English style in a large canteen buffet, so you can stuff your face with eggs, beans, mushrooms, crumpets, croissants, cereals, fruits, yogurt, etc. OK coffee. Many reviews overstate the quality of the breakfast. Large property with a nice garden where you can sit and relax. Super nice staff.

Stayed in June 2023