Fountainbridge - iQ Student Accommodation Edinburgh — Hotel in City of Edinburgh

The review has two versions: short and fully articulate. My experience on this only applies to room 115 (Studio Room) on the highest floor (7th). My length of stay is one year, from September 2023 to August 2024.

In short, The place is surrounded by many good grocery stores(including Asian). UoE is 25 min walk (two bus stops 5 minutes from the accom). The facilities in the building are decent and cover all the needs of students (washing machine, table tennis, pool table, communal area, and coffee machine). Also Gym. All of the staff are lovely, and they have 24hr at the reception; cameras are in the vital area to keep you ppl safe, aint nothing to worry about. Usually, there is an event every month. If you feel like meeting other students, there will be an announcement to let you know sometimes indoors, such as drawing or having a burger party, some other times it is going outside to travel around Edinburgh. In summary, if you can afford it, just live alone so you don't waste your time on the small things with your flatmate, and focus on your study and dissertation.

In long, Location and nearby area -The location is very well situated to many convenient stores in walking distance (Lidl (11 min), Tesco (9 Min), Sainburry (5 min), 3 Asian supermarkets (Baxing Chinese Supermarket, Thai@Haymarket, and Matthew's Food (8-14 Min) around the perimeter). There is also a canal walkway where you can walk or jog. The route is safe, and many people use this walkway daily. You will also live next to the Fountain Park leisure centre. If you like watching movies or feel confident about dating, the movie theatre is 5 min away.

The building and environment The building has all the necessities, is generally clean with weekly cleaning, and has good soundproofing. Nevertheless, in the past several months, the building has been renovated, so there will be some days that you will hear a conversation from construction workers or the sound from their work affecting your peace and quiet (for me, since I live on the top floor, it occurs to me twice a week and three to four times a month, not continuously in the same week) The number might change for another tenant with different floor. And because of the renovation, some rooms might not see anything outside (see the attached pictures). I don't know the end date of the renovation, but you could ask the staff about this. My top floor might not be affected by the sightseeing and the frequent sound from construction. Still, there is one month that the elevator needs to be fixed, and I always complete a leg day for the entire month, but I still recommend you choose the top floor if you can.

My room (See the Vid) Perfect for solo living. Great water pressure, induction-type stove, small fridge & oven, and TV with HDMI.

Staffs and support All the staff are lovely and there to help you feel at home. Here's my good memory of them. (If I type their name wrong, I'm sorry) Alisdair always brightens my day with his smile and compliments, his positive energy is contagious. V provided helpful advice and tips about Edinburgh and offered support during stressful times. Michelle A's cheerful "Good morning" and "Have a lovely day" greetings are my favourite. Jessie had a loveliest "HIYA" and kind words made me feel welcome. Ahmed may seem reserved at first, but he's genuinely caring and a good listener, especially on tough days. Sharon's warm presence reminds me of my grandmother, always bringing a smile to my face Charlie has fascinating stories about Scotland and even knew about my home country, which made me feel seen and understood. He also remembers a lot of students and is on guard when someone unfamiliar comes into the building at night. He will approach them for our safety. OG taught me a cool handshake, which I'm still working on mastering

I believe these positive experiences aren't unique to me. Don't hesitate to reach out to the staff. They're genuinely...

iQ Fountainbridge is a great place to stay. Here's why: Ease of booking: Compared to other accommodation sites that I scouted before I came, iQ responded the quickest. I asked a lot of questions and they never tired of answering! Comfortable living quarters: I'm in a Silver Studio. The space is good enough for my husband and I to stay in. All the basics are provided. Of course it's not a five-star hotel; if that's what you want, then iQ is probably not for you. All-in-one-bills: I don't have to worry about separate bills. Everything is covered and simply direct-debited every month without fuss. The WiFi has not failed me yet... Speedy help: Since I stayed here (nearly a year), whenever I requested anything, say, change a flickering bulb, it is always done very quickly and efficiently, like the next day after the request is filed. To me, this part is important. Security: iQ is pretty secure. There's an emergency number you can always call should you sense any threat, and security is always around, too. Social: Okay, I'm not too active here, but if you are, iQ offers loads of social activities (and free goodies). As inactive as I am, I still got two free tickets to watch Star Wars last year! And plus points - I love the staff.They are awesome. Distance from town: Walking distance, which was one of the reasons I chose iQ too. And it's also very close to a Tesco and a Sainsbury's, a bus stop is practically at the doorstep, and the meadows and Prince Street are a short 15-20 min walk away. All in all, yeah, iQ is a very good choice for any student. It's not infallible, but I sense real commitment from the staff to make our stay a truly pleasant one. I highly...

Fountainbridge accommodation gives me an excellent living experience. The reception service is warm and welcoming, giving you a friendly greeting every time you meet, and providing free delivery storage and printing services to make life more convenient and efficient. There are also several interesting events held here each month to enrich the students' lives. I took part in a little animal therapy experience, met some very cute bunnies and puppies. We were also provided with drinks and fruit tea by the staff on event days, and there were diy activities for Halloween and Christmas. The pool table and party space downstairs are also convenient for friends to meet up and also provide a study area. We were also provided with drinks and fruit tea by the staff on event days, and there were diy activities for Halloween and Christmas. The pool table and party space downstairs are also convenient for friends to meet up and also provide a study area. When the library is not open I was able to find a nice quiet place to study in the building. The staff are very diligent in maintenance and quick to respond when there is a problem with the equipment. I would like to say a special thank you to the beautiful sweetie Ms Kate Joss who helped me on several occasions when I was in trouble. She is so patient and friendly. Besides, many staffs here impressed me, and very nice to me. Mr John helped me opened the door several times and helped me find the lost parcel. Now that I have to return home, I am almost unwilling to leave...