Description: Location. Heriot-Watt University is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a parkland setting, three miles from Edinburgh International Airport and six miles west of the city centre and Waverley railway station.
Hotel Features. The campus offers modern accommodation in a purpose-built conference centre during termtime. During vacations, the halls of residence are also available for visitors' use. There is ample complimentary parking. The campus has wireless Internet.
Heriot-Watt campus has various onsite cafeterias, bars and serviced restaurants, providing a range of meals, snacks and drinks, including breakfast (surcharge).
Guests can make use of fitness equipment, racquet sports and a jogging circuit at the sport and exercise centre on campus. There are walking trails through the wooded grounds and sunken gardens.
Guestrooms. The modern guestrooms have work and storage areas, private shower rooms and high- speed Internet connections. All provide complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee makers.
Overview: Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Rooms: Single en-suite room-One twin bed. Simple modern furnishings. Coffee/tea maker, high-speed Internet connection, hair dryer and iron/ironing board on request. Private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Transportation: From Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Distance to Heriot-Watt University is three miles, approximately 10 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP to Heriot-Watt University, depending on traffic and time of day. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Frequent buses link the university campus with the city centre all day and night. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop-off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving in the centre is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems.
Driving directions. From Edinburgh International Airport, follow the signs marked Exit All Routes A8.
Follow the A8, signposted Edinburgh.
At Gogar Junction, branch left on to the A720 (signposted Berwick upon Tweed).
Take the left-hand lane for Edinburgh - West and Glasgow.
Continue on to the Mermiston Junction roundabout, then take the second exit on to the A720 (signposted City Bypass South).
Keep in the left-hand lane, then branch left for Edinburgh West, City Centre, Kilmarnock.
At Calder Junction roundabout, take the third exit on to Calder Road (A71, signposted Kilmarnock).
At the next roundabout, take the first exit.
At the next roundabout, take the first exit on to Riccarton Mains Road.
At the next roundabout, take the second exit on to the Heriot-Watt University Campus.
Attractions: Gyle Shopping Centre: 4 miles
Edinburgh Zoo: 5 miles
Edinburgh Castle: 6 miles
Palace of Holyrood: 6 miles
Our Dynamic Earth: 6 miles
Scottish Parliament: 6 miles
Museum of Scotland: 6 miles
Camera Obscura: 6 miles
National Galleries of Scotland: 6 miles
Facilities: Breakfast services, Parking (Complimentary), Internet public area - wireless, Security guard, Picnic area, Laundry facilities, Meeting room (small groups), Banquet facilities, Event catering, Exhibit space, Gift shop or newsstand, Bar/lounge, Pets not allowed, Coffee shop or cafe, Audiovisual equipment, Fitness equipment, Wedding services, ATM/banking, Conference room(s), Shopping on site
Room Facilities: Coffee/tea maker, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Private bathroom, Desk, Internet access - high speed, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, Shower only, Complimentary toiletries
Description: The Edinburgh Conference Centre, part of Heriot-Watt University offers good quality university accomodation and excellent value. The University is located 6 miles away from the city centre and 2 miles from Edinburgh International Airport which makes it a good base for travellers to explore the city and surroundings. The property has single rooms only. The bedrooms are comfortable and have a good standard of facilities with telephone, shower and toilet, tea and coffee making facilities. The university has Cafes, Bars and Bistros as well as shops, banks, cash machines and a medical centre. The guests have complimentary access to the Sports Centre, the University`s well equipped sports faciliy with gym, squash, tennis, badminton courts, jogging circuit, and outdoor rugby and football pitches.
Facilities: Modem Connection, Radio
Description: Set in tranquil parkland on the edge of one of Europe’s most exciting cities, Heriot-Watt University offers comfortable and cost competitive accommodation to groups and individuals throughout the year. There are 165 ensuite bedrooms available year round which, are complemented by over 700 ensuite rooms in vacation time. Year round rooms have a VisitScotland 2 star campus rating and all rooms are serviced daily and have telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Excellent on-site amenities include restaurants, bar, shop and sport centre.
Description: Edinburgh West, 6 miles from the city centre (25 minutes by bus) and 2 miles from Edinburgh airport (approx. GBP 5.00 by taxi). En-suite single rooms with shower and toilet. Direct dial telephone in room. Rooms are serviced daily.
