Pollock Halls - Chancellor's Court

“Nice stay at a convenient location”

I wasn't quite sure of the room price since our room was booked thru. the Edinburgh international festival when hotel rooms were in high demand. It was definitely a dorm room (2 twin beds) that we were staying. Our room had a balcony overlooking Arthur's seat, so it was quite nice. It could use s... more

I wasn't quite sure of the room price since our room was booked thru. the Edinburgh international festival when hotel rooms were in high demand. It was definitely a dorm room (2 twin beds) that we were staying. Our room had a balcony overlooking Arthur's seat, so it was quite nice. It could use some deep cleaning though. However, the reception was friendly. The included breakfast was surprising good in taste and quantity, albeit not so much in presentation. If you know what you are expecting, then all is well. And yes, elevator for some reason didn't stop on the ground floor with our key card. The only way to fix it was to walk up one floor and take the elevator to the third floor :). Fortunately it was not an issue for us but it could have been for those who suffer from limited mobility...

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“Cheerful, Simple Good Food at a price...”

I have stayed in Uni accommodation before but £130 per night for a twin room with breakfast, is a little steep. However, it served us well as we were there for a long weekend at the Fringe. Now in the summer there is a lot going on and no doubt that contributes to the university being able to cha... more

I have stayed in Uni accommodation before but £130 per night for a twin room with breakfast, is a little steep. However, it served us well as we were there for a long weekend at the Fringe. Now in the summer there is a lot going on and no doubt that contributes to the university being able to charge higher rates - I don't have a problem with that as I also work for a university. Take advantage while you can. The rooms are basic en suite and somewhere to rest your head which is exactly what we wanted. Rooms are plain, have TV and tea/coffee tray. It is not 5*,4* or possibly 3* but it serves a purpose. All the staff are very pleasant and chatty when required - not over the top. The breakfast is very good. Lots of choice, porridge, continental and cooked breakfasts all offered in a buffet style. Quite a few of the military people performing at the Tattoo also stay here which is interesting. Catch the bus into town or walk.... takes 25 minutes at a steady pace to the Royal Mile. Arthurs seat is just out the back and it is nice to take a stroll up there for the view. Loads and loads to do but we concentrated on the Fringe. It is also nice and quiet being on the outskirts of town.

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“Great place but the elevators do not work most of the time.”

The place is calm and clean. The staff is kind and helpful. But the elevators (the lifts as they say in Scotland) do not work most of the time. The one at the main entrance did not work for many days. Now, it stops working at 4h30. I have very bad knees, and I have to use the stairs to reach the ... more

The place is calm and clean. The staff is kind and helpful. But the elevators (the lifts as they say in Scotland) do not work most of the time. The one at the main entrance did not work for many days. Now, it stops working at 4h30. I have very bad knees, and I have to use the stairs to reach the third floor where my room is. I brought the problem to the attention of the staff. The powers that be improved the situation for two days. So: if you have mobility problems, avoid Chancellor Court or stay on the first floor.

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“Cheap, and not so cheerful”

The modern is in an excellent location, at the foot of Arthur's Seat, part of the reason for picking it at a busy time of year when our ususal hotel was not available. On arrival the reception was cheerful and organised enough, plenty of directions to room, and to easy walks in the park. However,... more

The modern is in an excellent location, at the foot of Arthur's Seat, part of the reason for picking it at a busy time of year when our ususal hotel was not available. On arrival the reception was cheerful and organised enough, plenty of directions to room, and to easy walks in the park. However, having negotiated the security system with the electronic key (these are normally Halls of Residence for students) to get into the building and then up the lift, the key didn't work on the door. So I had to traipse back all the way to the reception building, were they kindly replaced the key. The building was was it is, student accomodation, clean, basic. However, some downs, my bed creaked badly, and the signage left a lot to be desired, arrows pointing to rooms, but nothing to indicate how to leave the buidng. Coupled with a fault on the lift which meant it couldn't be called from upstairs meant negotiating a different part of the building, again with no indication of exit. Breakfast was in the conference centtre, buffet, but the plates were cold. Dinner had been i nthe bar, very nice and plenty of it. Pleasant grounds, and bery pleasant staff, many seemed to be students.

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