This university complex consists of a main reception centre and 11 individual houses, each with a different amount of floors and lifts, comprising a total of 2000 rooms on site. Facilities on offer on site include a spacious lobby with 24-hour reception, 12 safes, in addition to 3 cafés, a kiosk, a bar, and 2 restaurants serving culinary delicacies and with highchairs available for children. There are also 18 conference rooms and a public Internet terminal (charges apply) which guests may take advantage of, and the laundry service (charges apply) completes the offerings. The complex features six bicycle storage rooms and sufficient parking spaces for those guests arriving by car. This complex is a part of Edinburgh's first university campus accommodation, and there are very attractive offers for guests here during the Easter and summer holidays.

This pleasant university complex is located in an ideal position from which to explore the fascinating city, and itself affords outstanding views over the historic Arthur's Seat volcano. The Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are all nearby the complex. A range of bars, pubs, and links to the public transport network can be reached in around 500 m, shops and nightclubs in 1 km, and the city centre and railway station in 3 km. Edinburgh airport lies 12 km from the complex.

Guests may select their breakfast, midday and evening meals from a buffet. In addition, lunch may also be chosen from a set menu.