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3.74 / 5
1.3 mi from nearest campus View map
  • 29 mins
  • 7 mins
  • 14 mins
1.3 mi from nearest campus View map
  • 29 mins
  • 7 mins
  • 14 mins

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Really great location so close to all the essentials. The communal areas are really nice and modern too and it’s a nice place to sit and study with friends. The rooms are also nice and I would stay here again.

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By member792638
On 10th March 24
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Really great location so close to all the essentials. The communal areas are really nice and modern too and it’s a nice place to sit and study with friends. The rooms are also nice and I would stay here again.

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By member792638
On 10th March 24
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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11103345 On 10th March 24 verified Verified student

This is a really nice building with very friendly staff, though a little bit expensive 😂 Still, I highly recommend it!

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Reply from The Exchange On 15th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member792638 On 10th March 24 verified Verified student

Really great location so close to all the essentials. The communal areas are really nice and modern too and it’s a nice place to sit and study with friends. The rooms are also nice and I would stay here again.

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Cleaning
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Reply from The Exchange On 15th March 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member5103342 On 10th March 24 verified Verified student

The location is good The building is great Cleaning needs improvement & the silver finish problem needs to be solved

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Reply from The Exchange On 15th March 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member9103340 On 10th March 24 verified Verified student

Goods I really love the location

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Reply from The Exchange On 15th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member788448 On 30th June 23 verified Verified student

Rob and Yan made my stay at The Exchange exceptional! They were both very attentive, kind, genuine and made sure to look after everyone! All of my queries were answered instantly and they definitely helped make it feel like at home! Thank you for your quick responses to emails and reassurance:) And also for your kindness, it is evident that you don’t just come to work to work, but to also care for everyone and their individual needs! Thank you!!!❤️ Definitely deserve a pay rise haha! - Anna Stoklosa

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Reply from The Exchange On 30th June 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member787766 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

Amazing location and very friendly staff!

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Reply from The Exchange On 21st June 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member587765 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

It's the location that really sells this place. You are already right in town. Next to the cinema with easy acess to shops, bars and resturants.

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Reply from The Exchange On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member586636 On 23rd May 23 verified Verified student

This place has been very useful to be productive during my last year of university

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Reply from The Exchange On 23rd May 23
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member986633 On 23rd May 23 verified Verified student

The soundproofing effect is poor, the internet is often unstable, and the cleanliness of the dormitory environment also depends on the tidiness of roommates。

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Reply from The Exchange On 23rd May 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1381415 On 16th March 23 verified Verified student

Clean nice spaces, well organised

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Reply from The Exchange On 22nd March 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1180803 On 9th March 23 verified Verified student

My experience at The Exchange has been amazing. To begin with, the staff are all so friendly and helpful and conduct inspections to ensure everything is okay with maintenance whilst also having a quick chat and ensuring we are doing well and are happy with the accommodation. The maintenance team are also incredibly helpful, and although I called a few minutes before the end of the day they were able to come and fix a small issue with my smoke alarm. The social spaces here are fantastic, with many of us gathering together for events such as the World Cup which really helped with the social aspect. I also get along incredibly well with my flatmates, often spending time with them in the kitchen and occasionally sharing food. I am incredibly grateful that I am able to have such lovely people to live with. Both the location and value for money are also great. The Exchange is based in town so it is incredibly convenient for access to shops or social venues, and a one minute walk to the bus.

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Reply from The Exchange On 13th March 23

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