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4.0 out of 5

"Basic but comfortable room - not en-suite but with toilet/ shower and bathrooms right outside. It is student accommodation and one of the plusses is t ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 28 Aug 2022

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room (Single Use)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a conference centre and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests speak favourably about the clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile and 6 minutes from Edinburgh Castle

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation ratings based on 21 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Everyone (15) Couples (1) Business (1) Students (1) Family (1) Friends (2)
5 out of 5
Basic but comfortable room - not en-suite but with toilet/ shower and bathrooms right outside. It is student accommodation and one of the plusses is that an excellent buffet breakfast is include in the reasonable price. It is ideal for a few days at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have stayed here on 8 occasions.

Posted by on 28 Aug 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Aug 2019

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4 out of 5
The bed was not very comfortable, it was very lumpy, but I slept most of the night as I was very tired so it can't have been that bad. Somebody stole my "do not disturb" sign on my first day which was a bit whacky.

Posted by on 19 Aug 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Aug 2019 by Robert Kitzinger

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review Pollock Halls following your stay. I am sorry you experienced during your stay which has been shared with the relevant teams for investigation. We are already in the process of replacing the mattresses to improve the comfort of our guests. Hopefully on your next visit you will be able to take advantage. Best wishes, Robert Kitzinger

4 out of 5
I liked that it was close to several places of interest and very affordable for this time of the year in the city

Posted by on 18 Aug 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Aug 2019 by Robert Kitzinger

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and positive comments. I have shared the feedback with the team to ensure we exceed our standards and hopefully we will see you again soon. Best wishes, Robert Kitzinger

5 out of 5
I have stayed here many times during the Fringe. It is basic student accommodation. Having said that, I had an ensuite room, with plenty of tea coffee, milk etc and a kettle. A huge canteen provides an all you can eat inclusive breakfast. The atmosphere there is chaotic but it is very good value. The campus is well served by local buses. There is is well equipped shop which is open late and with the friendliest staff .

Posted by on 16 Aug 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Aug 2019 by Robert Kitzinger

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review and very valuable feedback. I have shared this with all the team to ensure we continue to delight our guests and we look forward to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards, Robert Kitzinger

4 out of 5
Parking onsite in near central Edinburgh is great. Excellent breakfast options.

Posted by on 3 Aug 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Aug 2019 by Robert Kitzinger

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review and feedback which is very important to us to ensure we continue to delight our guests. Best wishes, Robert Kitzinger Head of Hotel Operations

5 out of 5
staff were very good and very helpful nothing was to much trouble i will gladly go back again a always a good breakfast to start the day of right good value for money

Posted by on 26 Jul 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Sep 2019 by Connel Burnett

Dear Richard, Thank you so much for your kind words and excellent score following your stay. I am delighted to read such positive comments about our staff and I am pleased you enjoyed the breakfast. I hope you had an enjoyable visit to Edinburgh and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards, Connel Burnett Customer Services Manager

4 out of 5
Having stayed at Pollock Halls several times during the Fringe Festival, I knew what to expect. It's student accommodation. The room was simple, basic and clean but there are shared bathrooms, which strangely always seem to be vacant . There were two just outside my room. Breakfast is included and there is a vast buffet area with a great choice of food. There is a cash machine and a shop which stays open until midnight. Frequent buses to the city centre stop a couple of minutes' walk away at the Commonwealth Pool.There's also a a bar and restaurant on site . The real plus is that it is far cheaper than any of the other hotels during August.

Posted by , from Hampshire on 27 Aug 2018

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4 out of 5

Good for fringe

Very convenient for all fringe venues. Ideal for lone traveller

Posted by on 26 Aug 2018

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3 out of 5
The team on reception were very helpful upon arrival. The breakfast buffet was very good. Our room was not cleaned one day, and despite following instructions for clean towels, we didn’t receive these until the last day. We arrived back late both days we realised these things, so felt too tired and exhausted to complain at reception. The beds were probably the most uncomfortable beds we had ever slept in with each morning waking to either a numb hip or a painful back. The toilet seat was broken. For the price, I would pay slightly more for a mediocre hotel. My expectations weren’t huge but was very disappointed with this stay. For a night, fine but four nights was a painful stretch. We won’t be revisiting.

Posted by , from London on 25 Aug 2018

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About the Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation

Location 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 5AY

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation also features gift shops/news stands, a garden, and a picnic area. This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 2000 guestrooms or units
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)

Room Amenities

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Toiletries (free)

Food & Drink

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golfing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Edinburgh First Pollock Halls
  • Pollock Halls
  • Pollock Halls Edinburgh First
  • Pollock Halls House
  • Pollock Halls House Edinburgh First
  • Edinburgh First Hotel
  • First Hotel Edinburgh
  • Pollock Halls - Edinburgh 1st
  • Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel Edinburgh
  • Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Scotland
  • Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
  • Pollock Halls Hostel
  • Pollock Halls Edinburgh
  • Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
  • Pollock Halls
  • Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
  • Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
  • Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation
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