McIntosh Hall undergraduate accommodation

Catered standard accommodation in single or shared rooms is available for undergraduates at this hall, where most rooms are shared.

McIntosh Hall was originally built as the Chattan hotel, and was acquired by the University in 1921. The hall is a traditional stone-built residence, close to the Students' Union and the town centre.

McIntosh Hall

Cost

Catered standard, single room, 34 weeks

£8,882, including £3,083 catering cost.

Catered standard, shared room, 34 weeks

£8,083, including £3,083 catering cost.

Included in residence fees:

  • utilities (gas and electricity)
  • internet access (via your own PC)
  • contents insurance from cover4insurance.com (terms and conditions apply)
  • hall committee subscriptions.

Fees vary depending on whether you are staying in catered or self-catered accommodation, whether your room is standard or en suite, and whether you are sharing or not. Check the costs during your application. If you are here for less than an academic year, email accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk for details of fees.

Hall information

McIntosh Hall is a catered standard hall of residence. The rooms are along the corridors, and each corridor has shared showers and toilets.

There is a shared kitchen on each floor, for students to prepare light snacks and meals.

For undergraduate students, the hall has:

  • 103 single standard rooms with single beds
  • 141 shared bed spaces with single beds
  • 1 shared en suite room with single beds.

Many rooms offer views of the Old Course and West Sands beach.

Accessibility

View the AccessAble guide for information about physical access to this building.

Cafeteria in McIntosh Hall

Location

McIntosh Hall is close to the Students’ Union and the main shopping area on Market Street.

It is near several Arts buildings and is only a 15-minute walk to the Science buildings on the North Haugh.

What is McIntosh Hall like?

McIntosh Hall is a small and friendly hall with a strong community spirit. The student committee is active and organises social events, including hall quizzes, sports events and beach games.

The wardens host a cheese and wine evening more than once a year so students can get to know their wardens better in a more relaxed environment.

Take a look at the McIntosh Hall common room.

Bedroom

Bedding is not included. You can bring your own duvet, blankets and pillow cases, or order bedding before arriving in St Andrews. Find out more on the bedding information page.

Standard bedroom

The bedroom has a single bed and:

  • desk, chair and desk lighting
  • mattress and mattress protector
  • bookcase, wardrobe and drawer unit
  • general waste and recycling bins.

Bedroom in McIntosh Hall

Facilities

McIntosh Hall has a wide variety of facilities for students to use.

Food

19 meals are provided each week:

Monday to Friday: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Saturday and Sunday: breakfast and lunch.


Common room

There is a large common room with a piano, and two TV rooms to socialise and relax.


Computer room

The computer room has eight computers for students to access at all hours.


Study room

Two study rooms provide a quiet space to focus and study.


Kitchen 

There is a shared kitchen on each floor, with:

  • kettle
  • fridge and freezer
  • microwave
  • oven and electric cooker
  • basin, cutlery tray and sink tidy
  • steam iron and ironing board
  • dustpan and brush, broom, mop and bucket, and vacuum cleaner
  • general waste and recycling bins.

Information about what kitchen items you may bring with you can be found on the what to pack page.


Internet and television

You may need a TV Licence. See Use devices and wifi in student accommodation for more information on this and other equipment.


Laundry

There are two laundry rooms. Residents share access to five washers and five dryers. The laundry machines are card-operated. 


Cleaning

You are expected to keep your residence clean and tidy. University staff may carry out regular inspections. Check the Cleaning your student accommodation guide for more information.


Parking

There is no parking available at McIntosh Hall, only limited on-street parking.

Most students choose to cycle or walk in St Andrews as University buildings and other places in town are not too far away from each other. Learn more about how to travel to and around St Andrews.

To park a car in a University building, you must get a student car parking permit.

Support

Each Residence has a team of staff who manage reception, porter and housekeeping teams and work closely with Catering, Halls Life and wardens and the Student Committee to ensure the hall operates smoothly and to help you enjoy your time in student accommodation. 

From 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, these staff can answer questions about your accommodation and help you get help from other parts of the University. 

All University halls of residence also have their own Halls Life and wardennial team who live within the hall and are trained to support students with advice on anything from academic matters through to first aid. New students will meet their warden and team of assistant wardens during their moving-in weekend.

Wardens and support