Information For Residential Guests
Thank you for your booking.
Please find below some useful information to help you during your stay.
Best wishes
Conference office
What’s in my bedroom?
All bedrooms include a bed with bedding, linen and towels, desk and chair, storage and a wash basin.
Ensuite Bedrooms include an ensuite shower and toilet.
What’s in my kitchen?
Pantycelyn accommodation includes a basic kitchenette with microwave, toaster, fridge and hot water boiler.
Penbryn accommodation includes a basic kitchenette with small hob, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer and kettle
Fferm Penglais Studios include a private kitchenette with small combi-oven, two ring hob, small fridge-freezer, kettle and toaster.
All other accommodation includes an equipped kitchen including oven, hob, fridge freezer, dining table and chairs.
All accommodation is supplied with basic crockery, cutlery and cookware.
What’s in my flat?
Ensuite accommodation has a shared kitchen/kitchenette.
Accommodation with shared facilities has toilets and showers accessed from the shared hallway. Each flat is self-contained, and facilities are for the guests in that flat only.
Reception service
Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:30
Reception, Y Sgubor, 01970 623111
24 hours a day - Campus Main Reception,01970 622900.
Arrivals and key collection
Check-in is from 15:00 if special arrangements have not been made. Please check your booking confirmation for details on where to collect your key. This depends on which accommodation you have booked.
Late arrivals can collect their key from Campus Main Reception, open 24 hours.
Departures
Rooms should be vacated by 09:00am on the day of departure. Keys should be returned to Fferm Penglais Reception or Campus Main Reception.
Please take all personal belongings with you and dispose of any waste.
Shared areas
When you’re sharing a flat with other individual bookings, please be respectful of your fellow guests. Please keep communal areas clean and free of clutter.
Parking
Car Parking is free of charge. Display a parking permit and park in the designated parking bays. Parking permits are available in advance or from reception.
Unrestricted cycle storage is available by the University Main Entrance. Secured cycle storage can be arrange for large groups.
Smoking
We operate a no smoking policy within 10 metres of all University buildings. Designated cigarette bins are available around campus.
Fire procedures
Fire and evacuation procedures are posted inside your bedroom door. Take time to read them and familiarise yourself with your evacuation route.
Fire alarms are tested weekly for a few moments. Please evacuate if the bell sounds continuously.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are available at Rosser C, Cwrt Mawr Hub, Y Sgubor, Fferm Block 13 and Fferm Block 14. Refer to the information posters located in the laundry room. Use your bedroom key for access.
Sports centre
All guests are welcome to access the University Sports Centre. You can purchase a one-time access to pool, gym or classes, or a short-term membership for unlimited access.
Waste and recycling
Please separate your waste and recycling into the marked bins.
https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/accommodation/current-students/living-residences/wasteandrecycling/
Please empty your kitchen bins into the nearest communal bin store. Additional bin bags can be collected from Fferm Penglais Reception.
Lost property
Lost property will held for up to two weeks. Please contact conferences@aber.ac.uk if you may have lost any personal possessions.
Food in shared areas may be disposed of.
Wi-Fi
Free high-speed Wi-Fi is provided. Select the 'PAU_Guest' network and register for immediate access.
Medical
In a medical emergency, call 999. You can call 01970 622649 for our 24-hour security team for emergency assistance.
The nearest medical facilities are:
Emergency - Bronglais Hospital, SY23 1ER
Doctor - Padarn Surgery, 01970 624545
Pharmacy - Lloyds, SY23 3DU, 01970 612694
Hospitality and activities
CASHLESS CAMPUS
Hot and cold food and drinks are available in our hospitality outlets at The Foodhall, Aberystwyth ArtsCentre and Caffibach.
https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hospitality/
Groceries are available from the Student's Union.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre has a rich arts programme of music, films, performances and galleries, bar and craft shop. Check out aberystwythartscentre.co.uk.
Shops / Supermarkets
Waunfawr - CKs, chip shop, subway, post office.
Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Lidl
Town Centre, independent shops.
Pets
No animals are permitted in our accommodation with the exception of trained service animals.
Please let us know so we can advise on animal relief areas and available facilities.