This university complex, built in 2004, offers views of Arthur's Seat and is conveniently located near the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, and the Palace of Holyrood. It features a 24-hour reception, 8 lifts, 3 cafés, a kiosk, a bar, and 2 restaurants with highchairs. Guests can also make use of 18 conference rooms, a public internet terminal (additional fees apply), and a laundry service (additional fee). Bicycle storage and free parking are available. The rooms include a bathroom with shower, direct dial telephone, TV, tea/coffee maker, and individual heating. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style, with a set menu option for lunch. Restaurants, a train station, bars, pubs and public transport are within 500 m, and shopping facilities are within 1 km. Edinburgh Airport is 12 km away.
"Check in was really straightforward. If you have any disabilities, they get you to complete a PEEP in case of emergency. They also have aids such as Deaf Alert (vibrating fire alert) that they lend for duration of stay.
The room was a decent size, with an ensuite bathroom. Towels and soap was included, but not shampoo.
Breakfast was included and there was plenty of choice ranging from a cooked breakfast to yoghurt, fruit and cereals.
Location-wise very close to Arthur’s Seat, so if you had the time and energy could easily take a walk up there. Lovely campus with lots of plants and beautiful buildings.
Location to Edinburgh centre - about 20-30 minutes walk. Easy to access transport if needed.
Only thing I felt they could have improved on was better signage in building regarding exits and stairways as took a few wrong turnings whilst there and ended up going out of different door than intended."