iQ Elgin Place, Glasgow is student accommodation at 240 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JW, 0.5 miles from the city centre. iQ Student Accommodation runs the building, with en-suite rooms, studios and one-bed apartments. Glasgow School of Art is 0.1 miles away, about a 3-minute walk to the main campus. Charing Cross station is a 5-7 minute walk.
Rooms: En-suites in Copper, Bronze and Silver grades measure around 14 sq m. Each has a small double bed, a private shower room and a large recessed window, with a shared kitchen and lounge. Studios have a fully fitted kitchen with an induction hob. Copper and Bronze Studios are 18 sq m, while Silver Studios are 20 sq m. Gold Studios reach 23 sq m, and Gold Studio Plus 23-27 sq m. Plus studios on floors 8-12 have city views. The 1 Bed Apartment is designed for a couple sharing.
What's included: Rent covers water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi and contents insurance. The gym is free to use. Rent can be paid in full or in 10 instalments. Instalments need a guarantor, who can be local or international. The guarantor must complete the agreement and documents within 7 days of booking. Otherwise, the full rent is due upfront. Debit and credit cards are accepted with no surcharge.
Getting around: iQ puts Charing Cross station 5-7 minutes away on foot. The University of Glasgow is about a 20-minute walk. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is 0.5 miles away, and Glasgow Caledonian University 0.6 miles. City of Glasgow College and the University of Strathclyde are each 0.8 miles off. For groceries, iQ lists a Tesco Express and the Co-op Food at Charing Cross nearby.
In the building: Residents share a cinema room, a games room, a music room, a lounge and other social spaces. There is a study area, a free gym and a laundry booked through the AppWash app. Staff are present 24/7, and CCTV covers the building. Pets and smoking are not allowed.
Good to know: There is no cooling-off period once a booking is processed. Booking needs a £200 payment, credited to the first rent. It is kept as a cancellation fee in most cases. Leaving early is only possible through a tenancy takeover. That runs from 1 month after the start until 2 months before the end.