Arriving at GSA Halls
We recommend that you book in advance.
Check-in times for arrivals:
Seven days per week - 2pm to 8pm.
Check-in, reception and key collection for both
accommodation sites is:
Residential Accommodation Office, 89 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow, G3
6QT
Information specific to the accommodation
We have included information regarding the accommodation in
general. For any additional information required about more
specific points do not hesitate to contact us.
BED LINEN - bed linen is supplied.
TOWELS - Towels are not supplied in guest rooms but can be hired
for £2 on site or guests are welcome to provide own.
HAIR DRYER - not supplied in room but can be borrowed from
reception.
INSURANCE - Residents are responsible for own personal
possession insurance.
CAR PARK - Limited number of free permits available. Parking is
restricted due to quantity of spaces and gate/underpass entry to
car park.
MAIL - Post should be sent addressed to you, c/o Residence Office,
89 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow, G3 6QT. Post is then delivered to the
Residence Office and should be collected there during office open
times.
STAFF - The hours that the Residence Office is staffed during the
summer months (July, August and September) are 8am to 8pm - 7 days.
The Residence Manager is available on site in the office from 9am
to 1pm, Monday to Friday. At all other unstaffed office times 24
hour security is available at the School.
LAUNDRY - Washing and drying machines are available to residents
in the residence laundry. There are 2 wash and 2 dry machines. A
laundry load costs £2.00 and drying £1.00 for 50 minutes. Laundry
at the Old School House is free for guests.
LOST KEYS - Each resident will be issued with a set of room/flat
keys on arrival. A £20 charge will be made where keys are lost for
a replacement set.
SMOKING - Is not permitted in bedrooms or flats. The Glasgow
School of Art operates a 'no smoking' policy.
FIRE - The residence has an automatic fire alarm system. Fire
extinguishers and blankets located throughout.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS FULLY FURNISHED - Residents only require to
provide own possessions, equipment and towels. (Kitchens are
equipped for self cater purposes.)
CLEANING OF ACCOMMODATION - For Short term guest's rooms are
prepared for your arrival and serviced weekly. Longer-term guest's
- rooms, lounges and kitchens will be serviced weekly by the
cleaning staff. Residents are responsible for their own cleaning
between the weekly cleaner's visit. All kitchens are provided with
additional cleaning materials and refuse bags. These cleaning
materials are provided for resident's use. Residents are also asked
to change refuse bags when required and remove rubbish to the
designated bin areas.
ACCOMMODATION LOCATION - Our campus location within the city
centre and the surrounding area offers a good variety of shops,
pubs, restaurants and access to several public transport services
to the remainder of Glasgow and Scotland. The rooms at the
accommodation are located on floors 1-4. There is no elevator or
porter service. Access to the Old School House involves 2 sets of
stairs. Where you require a low level floor you should arrange for
this before your arrival.
INTERNET ACCESS - all bedrooms have free internet access via
ethernet cable with residents own laptop. Cables are available
onsite at a cost of £3. There is no WIFI access available at our
accommodation.
For additional information please contact:
Residential Accommodation Manager
Margaret Macdonald House
89 Buccleuch Street
Glasgow
G3 6QT
Tel/Fax: 0141 331 1261
email: MargaretMacdonaldHouse@gsa.ac.uk
