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Accommodation
Our recommendation is that, even if you cannot commit 100% to attending the conference just yet, that you book your accommodation now. The Edinburgh Festival puts a serious strain on the availability of rooms so there is no guarantee that you will be able to make a booking later on. Whichever option you choose below, check the cancellation policy first so that if you do need to pull out, you can minimise any costs to yourself.
Pollock Halls of Residence | Hotels | Budget Accommodation
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POLLOCK HALLS OF RESIDENCE
Edinburgh First’s accommodation at
Pollock Halls is located on the edge of a
royal park, in the shadow of an ancient volcano
(safely extinct) and
is close to the
city centre and the striking new Scottish Parliament building.
The Pollock Halls campus is home to a number of different room types. Edinburgh First have reserved rooms for UACES delegates in Holland House, Chancellor's Court and Baird House. Included in the price is a full Scottish breakfast in the Centro building (the John McIntyre Centre on the map).
Map of Pollock Halls [734kb PDF]
Prices
Prices include VAT and breakfast.
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Baird House (single occupancy) |
2 star | £35 | Non-ensuite* |
|
Holland House (single occupancy) |
2 star | £44 | Ensuite |
|
Chancellor's Court (single occupancy) |
3 star | £67 | Ensuite |
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Chancellor's Court (twin or double room) |
3 star |
£88 (i.e. £44 per person) |
Ensuite |
* Non-ensuite = the rooms have a wash/hand basin BUT the shower/bathrooms are shared.
Booking Instructions
When booking, you must state that you are attending the UACES conference.
Booking by telephone: call Edinburgh First on +44 131 651 2007 to book a room and make a payment by credit card
Booking by email: email Edinburgh First on bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk to confirm availability. Subsequent payment by credit card may be made by email (not secure), fax (+44 131 667 7271) or by phone (+44 131 651 2007)
Unfortunately, Edinburgh First are not accepting online bookings for UACES conference delegates.
Once your booking has been made, Edinburgh First will send you confirmation of the booking with reservation details and the amount paid.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel a booking, contact Edinburgh First. Cancellations made three or more weeks prior to arrival will be refunded less a £10.00 administration fee. Cancellations within three weeks of arrival are charged in full.
Location
The distance from Pollock Halls to Appleton Tower, the conference venue, is 1.1 mile (1.8km). i.e. a 20 minute walk.
Addresses:
Baird House, University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AW
Chancellor's Court, University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5DZ
Holland House, University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AU
Keys can be collected from the Reception Centre which is marked on the map of Pollock Halls. The reception is open from 08:00 to 23:00.
Map of route (by car) from Edinburgh airport to Pollock Halls.
Map of route (by car) from Waverley train station to Pollock Halls.
Map of route (by car) from Pollock Halls to Appleton Tower.
Apex City Hotel
A five-storey,
contemporary hotel in the heart of historic Old Town.
Address: 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ, www.apexhotels.co.uk/hotels/edinburgh-city/
Map of route (by car) from Apex City Hotel to Appleton Tower. (0.7 miles / 1.1.km)
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
Radisson SAS Hotel
A strikingly attractive hotel
with a replica 16th-century facade, situated in heart of the
city on the historic Royal Mile.
Address: The Royal Mile, 80 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, www.edinburgh.radissonsas.com
Map of route (by car) from Radisson SAS Hotel to Appleton Tower. (0.8 miles / 1.3km)
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
The Witchery
If you would like to really indulge yourself and stay in one of
the most unique hotels in the world, 'The Witchery by the Castle' is the place
to stay. It was
named as one of the seven wonders of the hotel world by Cosmopolitan
Magazine; expect to pay a small fortune and book early as there are only seven rooms.
Address: The Royal Mile, 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, www.thewitchery.com
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
Alternatively, for further Hotel or Bed & Breakfast options, you can contact VisitScotland.com, the official site of Scotland's national tourism organisation.
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
There is a huge choice of Hostel and Backpacker accommodation
in Edinburgh. A few are listed below.
SYHA Edinburgh Central
Address: 9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh EH7 4AL, www.edinburghcentral.org or www.syha.org.uk
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
SYHA Edinburgh Metro
Address: 11/2 Robertson's Close, Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1LY, www.syha.org.uk
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
St Christophers Inn, Edinburgh
Address: 9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, www.st-christophers.co.uk
[map] [reviews] [contact details]
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008
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