I am currently staying there/have stayed there for the past 4 months. Rooms I would say are big, heating etc is new. Friendly staff - maintenance issues are fixed ASAP. Good location - bus stops, tube, boots, tesco etc are near. BUT, the pros about stops here. Should you unluckily get a flatmate from hell - smokes illegal drug (yes, the smell can get into the room), partying, shouting, arguing,lots of banging, loud music (Walls are thin) - You are out of luck, unless you're the same type. Yes, it is a studio, and I once thought having such problems are very unlikely. TRUST ME, I REGRETTED IT!!!! Management does almost nothing to remedy the problem - as in no results seen of these people stopping after TONS OF COMPLAINTS to the management. Now, picture these problems for the whole of your contract there or even during exams AND you need to study/do your assignments. You are probably better off living in other student halls that are in better locations/safer parts of london (e.g. London bridge or waterloo), cheaper, has better amenities (e.g. gym). I have to say heating frequently breaks down in this hall as well - if you don't mind someone constantly entering your room or constantly telling them. Perhaps halls such as Urbanest westminster, iris brook house or paris gardens. Hope this helped!
I pay £250 a week to be here, and expect to be able to cook on the two rings we are provided with. However, electricity is not enough, so 95%, when I am cooking on just one ring, the electricity switches off. This is a huge nuisance and considering this place costs £250, I feel short changed. You usually have to switch off all lights in order to get enough supply, but even that often does not work. What is worse is that, if you try to cook using two rings, the fire alarm is likely to go off. This is because the fan will switch off when the electricity blows. Then you have steam from two rings setting off the alarm. Having that noise scream at you is not fun. The fire alarm goes off if you try to boil a kettle or use a toaster, so you have to use a fan if you try one of those things. The ordinary staff are kind, polite, professional and patient. I think they are probably over-worked. But the decision makers are only interested in bottom line profit, not the customer. Honestly, I have never before lived in such a tightfisted place.
I'm really happy with this place, or else I would not have stayed on for my 4th and last year at uni. It's fresh, fantastic location and there's nothing really that I can complain about. The things mentioned by other reviewers is all true
Kinda small rooms but close to central which is a perfect location. Really nice roof garden
The management's social events don't work and need more effort.
The halls is good for transport as there is a tube station and bus route nearby. The local shops are open 24 hours which is very convenient. The staff are really good including the security and the receptionist. However the kitchens are very small and the front door takes 20 seconds to close which is a security issue as it gives the opportunity for an intruder to enter.
There is a bus stop just outside the front door which has buses to Leicester square and Euston. Just around the corner are restaurants and downstairs is a Chinese supermarket. Big supermarkets like Tesco are only 1 or 2 minutes away. The halls is really convenient for students of UAL and LCC. Overall its good value for money.
A bad thing is that the student lounge is only for residents and guests can't use the wifi.
Its affordable and good value for the accommodation. The rooms are really good but there is no proper oven for baking in the studios. People like to stay in their rooms a lot.
The accommodation is good quality but it could be situated closer to the city.
