iQ Elliott House, Edinburgh

iQ Elliott House is an upmarket student accommodation in Edinburgh, offering En-suite, Studio and One-bed apartment types. The flats are well furnished and have a very Scottish feel to them! The hall has chandeliers, fireplaces, cornices and fluted columns. One of Scotland's most famous architects, W.H. Playfair, designed the flats. The flats are ideally located in the heart of the city, with easy access to the University of Edinburgh's campuses and a large theatre, numerous theatres, museums and shopping for the enjoyment of the students living here. Opposite the flats are the Royal Terrace Gardens, which are lush and beautifully landscaped, and some have beautiful views of Calton Hill.

Features

Open for booking in 2016, iQ Elliott House has 136 beds and 12 room types, offering a wide range of options. En-suite rooms, where students have their bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with a kitchen and living room to share with their housemates, are convenient for those who like to be active, socialise and communicate. In contrast, Studio rooms, which have their kitchen and their own bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, are better suited for those who enjoy more private space. It is more suitable for students who are happy to live alone and like to be quiet. The rooms have desks, chairs, bedside tables, bookcases, wardrobes, and plenty of storage space.

iQ Elliott House also has new rooms and upgraded common areas, including a lounge, study area, gym and cinema. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and free WiFi; the rent includes contents insurance and utilities. Here, you can enjoy peaceful living with easy and fast access to everything you need. In addition, the flat is equipped with 100MB high-speed Wifi and two extra large study rooms. The studio is available for two people at no additional charge.

Location and What's Hot?

iQ Elliott House is just off the famous King's Road and Princes Street, close to a large cinema complex, theatres, museums and shopping. The flat is just a short walk from the famous Royal Mile. Opposite the flats are the Royal Terrace Gardens, which offer beautiful views, and some of the rooms at IQ Elliott House also have stunning views of Calton Hill.

There are a number of supermarkets close by, with Tesco Express a five-minute walk away and Sainsbury's Local a 7-minute walk away, as well as restaurants around the flat, including Vittoria on the Walk, Pera and Thailand, all of which are within a 3-minute walk of the flat. You can also walk to the city centre, where you can find a variety of supermarkets and shopping centres, the Omni Centre cinema and many Chinese restaurants such as Saigon Saigon. There is a bus stop on Brunswick Street just 2 minutes from the flat, Edinburgh city centre is about 6 minutes away, and Edinburgh Waverley train station is just 12 minutes away.

Transport

iQ Elliott House is located in the North East corner of Edinburgh and is a 19-minute walk to Queen Margaret University  and a 24-minute walk to Edinburgh University. Of course, it is also possible to travel by bus, a 42-minute ride to Edinburgh Longbranch University. There is a bus stop on Brunswick Street just 2 minutes walk from the flat, Edinburgh city centre is about 6 minutes away, and Edinburgh Waverley train station is just 12 minutes away, making it very convenient for travelling to other cities in the UK.

Security and Services

iQ Elliott House Apartments offer 24/7 security and 24/7 CCTV surveillance to ensure students' safety in the flats. The flats are serviced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The flats have an excellent management team who can be contacted anytime with any questions about the accommodation.