very lovely staff, especially Shayne and Gabriella. stayed here for two years, overall good experience and good value for the location. also got lucky with my room;) a little loud occasionally due t... See more
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I'm a neighbour near Student Roost on Hollis Croft in Sheffield. This weekend they had a mini festival and the noise was unbelievably loud - completely unnecessary for the size of the party. There couldn't have been more than 100 people there.
I had to keep my window closed all day in the boiling heat on a south facing road - in the end I had to leave my flat because it was so stressful.
This was totally inconsiderate to all the local neighbours and students who are still studying. The whole thing seemed very immature, like a business run by teenagers.

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Fortunately, this company was rude and difficult with me from the start. This caused me to do more research and read more reviews - and make a sharp u-turn. I was about to pay them thousands of pounds and entrust my child's safety to them - and they were astonishingly rude and difficult from the start. I just wish I could give zero (or negative) stars.
Update 9.5 25 Student Roost wanted me to give them more information and I have done that. I would prefer not to take this all offline though. The reason I have taken time to post this is to warn other prospective parents.
18.5.25 Despite the protestations below, and having details of my concerns, I have not had so much as an acknowledgement of my complaint.

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This is my third year staying at a Student Roost property, and I’ve never been more disappointed. Despite being a long-term tenant, instead of receiving any goodwill discount, I’ve actually been charged more rent than what was advertised in their own newsletter.
When I booked my room this year, the person on reception clearly told me I was being given the "newsletter price" since no rebooker discount was available. Yet now, they’ve charged me a higher rent than what was advertised — even though I have proof that the lower rate was publicly offered. There newsletters are just for fooling people.
It feels completely unfair that after being loyal for three years, I'm being penalized rather than rewarded. This isn’t the first time I’ve faced issues either. Last year, they made it incredibly difficult for me to find a replacement tenant, even though the agreement clearly stated it was allowed. I had to go back and forth with them for weeks just to get that sorted.
Overall, the way Student Roost treats its existing tenants is deeply disappointing. Charging extra rent despite public pricing, offering no loyalty benefits, and making things harder than they need to be — all of it has left a very bad impression. I would not recommend staying here unless you’re ready to fight for what was promised to you.
The only thing I would appreciate is their friendly staff at reception but their management and the way they operate isn't good.

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Deliberately puts a dummy "x" on their intrusive ads in apps so that you click on it and it takes you to their website. That tells you all you need to know about this business. No integrity and, seemingly, desperate for people to visit their website regardless of the means.

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Student Roost provide small rooms and mediocre facilities at extortionate prices. Their staff vocalize how much they dislike their job and are often rude to students. Should you make any attempt to exit your contract with good reason, Student Roost will demand that you continue your payments and then ignore you indefinitely. However desperate you may be for accommodation, DO NOT choose Student Roost.

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I’d like to share my experience with Merchant Studios to help others make an informed decision before booking. I had booked accommodation for the September intake and moved in from September 2024. Due to personal circumstances, I had to leave the UK and terminated my contract. Despite this, I ensured all dues were cleared up to my move-out date, deep cleaned the room, and received confirmation on January 22, 2025, that I was no longer liable for any further payments.
However, on February 3, I was unexpectedly contacted and asked to pay additional charges, including rent up to the current date and cleaning fees—even though they have already found a new occupant. This is causing me significant mental stress, as they are now demanding over £1,000.
Even after vacating, they seem to impose unfair charges and demand money. I strongly advise considering alternative accommodations to avoid such issues.
Additionally, if anyone can guide me on how to proceed with this legally, I would really appreciate your help. I have all the necessary evidence confirming my payments, the deep cleaning, and that I was not liable for any further charges. Yet, they are now pressuring me to pay.
Your support and advice would mean a lot. Thank you!

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The accommodation is great and the people are so friendly and welcoming.

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If people are considering booking Little Patrick Street, Belfast I would suggest to look elsewhere really especially if you are in your final year of university and hoping to get work completed.
The middle of the building (unsure about the rest) is very noisey, people literally end up shouting in their rooms to the point where you can clearly hear them in the corridors, people come and go all night, slamming doors behind them each time until the early hours of the morning. Quiet hours, no such thing and no regards to anyone else on the floor either.
Issues have been reported numerous times and nothing has ever been done. Student roost seems to care more about taking money than actually dealing with any problems. Has been ongoing since September 2024.
The staff at reception are brilliant, however issues have been reported and it seems that the other students don't give a **** really as they can just get away with everything even when they have been told about it.
I would suggest that the property manager actually looks into these issues seriously and actually speaks to people.

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Airbnb Experience Avoid At all Costs
Asked for way more information than needed, way too personal, felt very concerned. Emailed to seek information to complain was consistently given nothing of what was asked which was rather telling. I will now report to ICO as they have my data and they will not issue my SAR as requested several times. They will also not issue their CEO details which is also telling and I am more concerned. Avoid the reviews here are atrocious. Avoid Avoid Avoid

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When I moved in the flat was dirty
Kitchen table legs were broken
My kitchen cupboard is hanging by one hinge rased the issue when I moved in and still isn’t fixed shelves are also missing
My shower was blocked when I moved in has to use my flatmates shower and reported it
Maintenance didn’t come for a week and a half
By this time I had fixed it
They don’t email to let me know people are coming into my room
I woke up to a maintenance man in my room breaching my privacy not giving me 24 hour notice

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Well Student Roost have done it again! Despite reports from the day my daughter moved in of black mould to the window, nothing has been fixed. Some token decorators mate was added to the window. Now water is pooring in through the closed window and the room is soaking wet. Maintenance can not seal this as it is wet, obviously! This window should have been replaced before anyone moved in. They will put her in another room with no amenities, bedding her clothing, kitchen or bathroom accessories and non of her friends. Is this what your children work hard for! It is disgusting how they rip these children off. I wish I could add photos. No she hasn't re raised the issue as what are her options. This should not be happening and should have been repaired or replaced to a habitable standard before anyone moved it. Shocking response. So long as you get your money.

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My son has moved in to Nottingham Trent, various emails sent, various calls they are charging him for a large room won’t change it To the same price as the other accommodations within the same place £60 more each week, as he is in a smaller room. Have taken TWO deposits one for a large room one for a small room have not refunded. He had referred a friend now saying he will get a £150 voucher not monetary and still has not been sent 2 months later. No manager or income team person replying to correspondence. Will now have to place this on ALL social media complain to property ombudsman as for an organisation who is completely extortionate to students and not willing to resolve.

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Ben Lyon is a lovely staff member and is the nicest person I’ve ever met. Every night he asks if I’m okay and about what kind of night I’ve had. Honestly he is a credit to the student roost business.

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If you want to get depressed choose this place!
The kitchen is in an awful condition.
The reception told me it is on students to clean it! So what are we paying you for?
I just got here a week ago! And didn’t even put my foot on the kitchen after seeing the condition.
Hygiene is something forbidden here!
Reception people are not helpful at all!
Nobody showed me around!
Nobody cares about your problems too!
Unfortunately my contract is for a whole academic year and as the policy says you can’t get your money back!
If it was possible I would ask for my money ASAP

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Would give no stars if i could .
But the one is for the staff who have to deal with this.
I turn down the accommodation. As it had some issues so was not worth the fee that i had paid.
From then i am still fighting to get just short of 12954 pounds back .
Which for some reason takes upto 28 days to be refunded.
We are now at day 21 with no sign of refund in site.
No phone no to call no e mail so have yo go through the accommodation to get in touch with them.
Not good
So i would not recommend you can always tell how good a company is when things go wrong how thay are handled
Just refund the money please .
This is. Update 10.09.24 still no refund and no sign of it. Nearly 28 days now !!!!!
Update 16.09.2024 refund done now nightmare over

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Sub-standard accomodation - stained mattress, silverfish, mould bathroom. Kitchen - no microwave, Fridge smells, broken drawers in freezer. Oven no racks. Security an issue, block outer door broken. Overall an awful experience and would not recommend Student Roost. Not impressed with their responses, they tell you what you want to hear but don't follow up with actions.

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Not one word of your response Is true 100% not transfered from the occupant, the room was not accepted and this accommodation is not only riddled but they have done nothing but push back on the safety and welfare of a young vulnerable person.
I am keeping these false responses for my solicitor.
Not only will I make sure she gets her money plus expenses back, I will be sueing for emotional distress as she is now essentially homeless and trying to study. Not only that but I will ensure not one review site shows anything other than the truth and I will take to social media, it's worrying the way you operate.Nothing is truthful

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Appalling conditions - brilliant marketing - targeting children leaving home for the first time and providing filthy rooms in disrepair. Despite repeated contact and repeated assurance that issues will be resolved we have had nothing but words.

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Highly dissatisfied with the service AT The Summit Leiceter.Not recommended for people who want to live peacefully. Always there is some problem. maintenance is slow. Have to tell the staff multiple times to get something done. When our fridge was broken we had to wait more than a month to get a new one.Staff is very aggressive and not friendly at all. Most of the time they say parcels are not delivered. Later sometimes they find the parcels when we insist. Heater is set for 02 hours. Does not work when we want. Only plus thing is the location.

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