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Caroline C wrote a review 10 Aug
Hamilton, Bermuda6 contributions13 helpful votes
Good location but poorly built (extreme heat made it impossible to sleep or spend time there), £200 per night for large room, no seating, no full-size bed, poor quality linen(no mattress cover), no working tv/remote, poor bathroom fittings, no shower curtain, no lamps so prison like full lights either on or off, no proper plates/cups. We had to sweep the floors on arrival as dirty. Pity the students that have to live here. No common rooms as per Booking.com. A shame as staff friendly, if not able to make any real changes! A stuffy hot prison! Either charge hostel rates (max £50) or kit it out and total refurb - air con in summer, opening windows, proper lighting, occasional chairs.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Travel32514272818u wrote a review 10 Aug
Genoa, Italy1 contribution
The room was very dirty, and the water in the shower doesn’t flow and wasn’t clean. The bed was terrible and uncomfortable, you need to pay the towels and they are very bad quality. The main door that leads to the rooms was very noisy.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Brae House, Owner at Destiny Student - Holyrood
Responded 2 days ago
Hello, We hope you are well. We are truly sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. We will make sure that the housekeeping staff hears your concerns that the room was not cleaned to your satisfaction. Unfortunately, we do not provide towels in the rooms; however you can rent them at the reception just for a small fee. Otherwise, we hope you had a good time and hope you'll consider staying with us again at Destiny Student in the near future. Thank you, Destiny Student.
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olambruland wrote a review 9 Aug
Oslo, Norway1 contribution
Friendly staff, great value, and generally underrated judging by the Google-reviews.. Either we got lucky or many of the Google-reviewers had too high expectations. It’s a student home isn’t it? Me and my girlfriend had a great time.
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Response from Brae House, Owner at Destiny Student - Holyrood
Responded 3 days ago
Hello, We hope you are doing amazingly! Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are overjoyed that you enjoy your stay with us. We are happy to hear that you found our staff lovely and friendly and more than thrilled your stay with us was pleasant. We hope your trip to Edinburgh was great and we hope to welcome you back at our property in the future. Warmest regards, Destiny Student.
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nkleef705924 wrote a review 9 Aug
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the apartment was not clean and situated next to a door used by all the people in the hotel, day and night. therefor very noisy. there were no window in the apartment that could be opened. and there were just a few tools in the kitchen.
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Response from Brae House, Owner at Destiny Student - Holyrood
Responded 3 days ago
We're sorry to hear you experienced noise issues. Noise complaints can be brought directly to the front desk, where staff members can issue warnings or, if necessary, ask guests to depart. We also offer free earplugs at the front desk which could have helped. We trust you had a pleasant stay otherwise and look forward to your return to Destiny Student for a better experience. Best regards,
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SA RA wrote a review 8 Aug
Rome, Italy466 contributions308 helpful votes
I Will never come back in this place. I paid 150 pounds for 1 night and they do not have the towel for my room: unacceptable. The guy at the reception just said that he apologies. The room is dirty, no bin...where am I supposed to collect my tampons? The whole hotel is dirty, the moquette is full of stains and the common kitchen smells.... The price is very high and the position is not central at all, you need at least 20 mins by foot to reach the city centre.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Brae House, Owner at Destiny Student - Holyrood
Responded 4 days ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We’re sorry to hear that the cleaning was not up to our standards, and we’ll be sure to pass along this feedback to our housekeeping team. We do have towels available to rent at reception. We hope your stay was pleasant otherwise, and would love to have you stay with again soon at Destiny Student for a better experience. Kind regards, Destiny Student
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Liam W wrote a review 8 Aug
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Was a lovely place to stay & staff were very friendly. The location was further away from the royal mile than hoped for & than I thought but great location for Arthur's seat. Great city and very happy with the overall trip.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 4 days ago
Hi Liam, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and had a positive experience with our staff. We hope to have you stay with us again soon! Best wishes, Destiny Student
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cyiu183517 wrote a review 6 Aug
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
Need to go thru a few doors to get into my room. Maybe partly because of this, the air in the room is stuffy. There is only a small window. It may be okay if the weather is cold. But if it is hot, i think it will be unbearable
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Response from Brae House, Owner at Destiny Student - Holyrood
Responded 5 days ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We value your feedback and hope to have you stay with us again soon! Best wishes, Destiny Student
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mnakan296438 wrote a review 5 Aug
Bristol, United Kingdom1 contribution
Its a student accommodation, not a hotel, so don’t expect free amenities, no free towels, no shampoo in rooms, no fans, no bins, you request these at extra costs. They also have extra charge for luggage storage which is awesome since their check out is at 10am. They are close to the city centre either by bus, Uber or walk.
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Responded 1 week ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We value your feedback and hope to have you stay with us again soon! Best wishes, Destiny Student
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niamhrjones wrote a review 3 Aug
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The accommodation was well placed for accessing the Royal mile and some of the main attractions of the city. It was good for student accommodation and felt safe for a student travelling alone. The rooms were hot and doors slam quite loudly, but otherwise it was a good experience.
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Responded 1 week ago
Hi Niamh, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We value your feedback and hope to have you stay with us again soon! Best wishes, Destiny Student
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thebear9601 wrote a review 2 Aug
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To start with the bed was possible the most uncomfortable thing I've sleep on and I've had to sleep on floors and naked bedframes. My kitchen had no kettle, the oven didn't work and the chair was sneaky, the linen for the bed was too small to fit the mattress, the location however was fantastic
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 5 days ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We value your feedback and have taken this on board, and hope to have you stay with us again soon at Destiny Student for a better experience. Kind regards, Destiny Student
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Frequently Asked Questions about Destiny Student - Holyrood
Which popular attractions are close to Destiny Student - Holyrood?
Nearby attractions include Palace of Holyroodhouse (0.3 km), Holyrood Abbey (0.4 km), and The Scottish Parliament (0.4 km).
What are some restaurants close to Destiny Student - Holyrood?
Conveniently located restaurants include Polentoni, The Safari Lounge, and Cafe at the Palace.
Are there any historical sites close to Destiny Student - Holyrood?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palace of Holyroodhouse (0.3 km), The Real Mary King's Close (1.3 km), and Edinburgh Vaults (1.2 km).
Is Destiny Student - Holyrood accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.