Franklin House, University of York

Franklin House is between Alcuin College and the STEM Centre and is used exclusively for visiting guests to the university. York is a City famous for the iconic York Minster, exquisite architecture, a tangle of quaint cobbled streets including The Shambles. Boutique shopping, a vibrant café and restaurant culture and world class museums such as the National Railway Museum and the unique Jorvik Centre make York a wonderful place to visit. York City Centre is about 15 minutes away by bus or car. There a mixture of double and single bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities, colour TVs and an ensuite shower room, ideal for the business or leisure traveller. Breakfast is included in the rate. Please note that York Conferences at the University of York do not accept stag or hen parties and reserves the right to remove you and your group from site should you breach these Terms and Conditions.

Quarks Restaurant in the STEM Learning Centre adjacent to Franklin House provides a full English breakfast, which is served 07.30am - 09.00am Monday to Friday and 08.00am - 10.00am on Saturday and Sunday. Provided in the bedrooms are towels, linen, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, soap and a TV. Special requirements/requests - If you need any further information or have any individual requests please make a note in the "Additional information" section of the booking form or call the telephone number noted on your booking receipt and the vendor will be happy to advise you further on what they can offer. No Smoking - the campus buildings including bedrooms are strictly no smoking and a charge from £100 upwards will be levied to cover additional cleaning costs required to ensure the room is acceptable for the next guest. Internet access - There are two free WiFi connections available for visitors to campus - Eduroam for those visitors from other Universities; CityConnectWifi for all other visitors. Connection for CityConnectWifi is via a social media account or by completing a short web-form. Cashpoints – there are cash machines and a branch of Santander at Market Square Gym and Sports facilities – there is a Sports Centre on campus, please ring 01904 323855 or 323856 for information and rates. www.york.ac.uk/univ/sports Laundry - There are laundrettes on campus – please ask at the College Reception for directions to the nearest one. Shops – There is a supermarket on campus at Market Square. Pets - are not allowed in our accommodation with the exception of assistance dogs, please make a note in the 'Additional information' section of the booking form if this applies. Campus – The University is a community with many members of staff and students living on campus throughout the year. Please keep noise to a minimum between 11.00pm and 07.00am and show respect for other guests.

Facilities

• No smoking
• Lifts
• Free broadband access (wifi)
• Television
• 24 hour security
• Linen included
• Towels included
• Hair dryers
• Pub (walking distance)

Arrival information

Alcuin College Reception, where you collect your key for Franklin House, is open 24 hours 7 days a week. The telephone number for Alcuin College Reception can be found on your booking confirmation and receipt email. A fire evacuation leaflet is displayed in each bedroom and guests are asked to familiarise themselves with the exit route and assembly point in the case of a fire. Please refer to this site map https://yorkconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Alcuin-College-Block-Plan.pdf to assist with finding your accommodation. Parking – Car parking is available in Pay and Display car parks on campus. The nearest one to Franklin is Car Park North For directions and maps please visit http://www.york.ac.uk/about/maps Nearest railway station - York Railway Station The No.66 bus runs to/from campus every 10-15 minutes with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes depending on traffic. A taxi to campus from the station takes c.15mins and costs approximately £8.00