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3.68 / 5
0.3 mi from Loughborough University - Loughborough Campus View map
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0.3 mi from Loughborough University - Loughborough Campus View map
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Royce has been such an amazing experience . The atmosphere is always lively, with plenty of social events, and welcoming students. The food is surprisingly good, with diverse options to suit all tastes. Whether you’re studying, relaxing, or meeting new people, there’s always something happening. It’s the ideal balance between being able to be academically focused and still have an exciting social life. If you want a university home that feels like family, this is the place! The location is perfect as it’s between many different accommodations, meaning you are able to make friends with tones of people around you.

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By member11128976
On 6th January 25
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Most helpful review

Royce has been such an amazing experience . The atmosphere is always lively, with plenty of social events, and welcoming students. The food is surprisingly good, with diverse options to suit all tastes. Whether you’re studying, relaxing, or meeting new people, there’s always something happening. It’s the ideal balance between being able to be academically focused and still have an exciting social life. If you want a university home that feels like family, this is the place! The location is perfect as it’s between many different accommodations, meaning you are able to make friends with tones of people around you.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member11128976
On 6th January 25
verified Verified student
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How far is it from Computer Science lectures?
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Can anyone tell me the width of the window in a standard room please - is it blind or curtain fitting as well?
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are there any ensuite rooms?
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What size bed does the standard room at Royce have?
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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member9128995 On 6th January 25 verified Verified student

Great for first year and finding new people.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member11128976 On 6th January 25 verified Verified student

Royce has been such an amazing experience . The atmosphere is always lively, with plenty of social events, and welcoming students. The food is surprisingly good, with diverse options to suit all tastes. Whether you’re studying, relaxing, or meeting new people, there’s always something happening. It’s the ideal balance between being able to be academically focused and still have an exciting social life. If you want a university home that feels like family, this is the place! The location is perfect as it’s between many different accommodations, meaning you are able to make friends with tones of people around you.

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13128971 On 6th January 25 verified Verified student

It has been an excellent community to live in, with a lot of events to participate in. Being in a catered hall has also been very convenient for me, and the central location on campus makes it very easy to get to lectures and makes it easier to participate in all of the on campus events

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member11128959 On 6th January 25 verified Verified student

Royce is a great choice for accom.

Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member10128954 On 6th January 25 verified Verified student

A decent accommodation with good people, but lacks the space and facilities to be great.

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member5121160 On 20th October 24 verified Verified student

Good experience with graet people.

Reply from Royce On 21st October 24
Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member11111417 On 15th June 24 verified Verified student

Awful. No service and poor network. Not worth 8k for one of the oldest buildings. Everything is falling apart- needs refurbishing. Module everywhere and thin wall. Didn’t choose the room, was allocated it and didn’t enjoy first year at all. Catered dinner is was too late for uni students and such small portion.

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By Shiv8 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

Great hall giving a homely feel to it

Student Review: 4 /5
By member8111282 On 13th June 24 verified Verified student

Royce hall is catered, regularly cleaned, has great location in the middle of the campus, very close to library, and has 2 common rooms. There are loads of social events throughout the year on top of weekly hey ewe and fnd. On the otherhand, the wifi cuts off in certain locations, specially in your room. The connected ethernet is very fast.

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5111097 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Royce was not my first choice of accommodation but after spending a year there, I wouldn’t change it for the world. A great sense of community and fun social events. Same-sex floors meant the shared bathrooms and kitchen were never an issue and our lovely cleaner kept everything very very clean. Would recommend.

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6111096 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Royce was not my first choice accommodation at Loughborough but it has been amazing. The social aspect of catered living has been very beneficial. All halls are cleaned frequently and just overall my experience has been great, I would recommend Royce Hall to prospective students.

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13111042 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

I had a en-suite single bed room in Royce. The bathroom is small but has all you need. The room itself is very spacious and more than enough space and storage for everything i had. The kitchen in the block is small but for the weekend (as it’s fully catered during the week) it does the job. I would double check if you need induction pans or not and if you don’t know wait until you get here as I didn’t have induction pans and needed them! The food from the hall is great and there’s loads of options. Overall I think it’s great halls and I really enjoyed staying here 😁

Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member5111039 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Royce is an outdated, overpriced option for halls at Loughborough. The rooms have a multitude of issues and haven't been properly maintained and the kitchens are a joke. The dining hall is mediocre, while the staff are lovely, the food is served on a 3-week rota, is cheap and only occasionally good. There are no security measures to keep others out of blocks they don't live in, with anyone who lives in Royce having access to all blocks, flats and kitchens, with strangers being able to mess with fridges, appliances and food/drinks, as well as other shared facilities within blocks. The prices for the rooms are overpriced compared to other halls, with the only pros being the wonderful cleaning staff. If you are unfortunate enough to end up in Royce due to the outdated accommodation portal system (which really doesn't give you any choice of where you want to live), talk to your tutor if you are unhappy (I wish I had known I could sooner).

Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member9111025 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

The common room could use some work as the pool table is always messed up and the cues are always missing.

Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member4111023 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

The showers are way too small, they make me feel really uncomfortable and claustrophobic. I keep burning myself on the hot pipes and knocking myself against the shelves. I find the letters of warning left in bedrooms and kitchens are quite rude, as I’m paying for the room, I see it is unreasonable not to be able to ask not to have you room cleaned on numerous occasions especially when ill, in a meeting, revising and on your day off. Both the kitchen and bedrooms are left in a reasonably clean state so I see this as really petty and insignificant, plus a waste of paper. The fire alarm going off once a week is so not necessarily, once a month is by far good enough. The food time tables need to be mixed up a bit more the last few months of uni it feels like the staff have just given up on it and we just get whatever is easiest and quickest. I also don’t like not being noticed when people are coming into my room I find this a breach of privacy and also really unsettling

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member6111009 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Good, positive experience, with cleaning well maintained by staff

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member5110982 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Good value for money, lack of communal social spaces like a kitchen with a table and chairs

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member6110976 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Generally good experience, nice room, was in good condition when I moved in. Cleaners are fantastic. Constant heating problems, radiators often didn't work in the winter and it could take days for that to be fixed, then radiators wouldn't turn off in the summer, leaving the room up to 30 degrees.

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member11110970 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

It’s great social wise due to it being a catered hall. My room gets mouldy however and my clothes also. Shared toilets rarely have seats on them. Overall I would highly recommend Royce to stay in.

Student Review: 4 /5
By member5110950 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

I think it’s good but I believe I got luck as some people from other blacks have had negative experiences

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member5110940 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Royce Hall is at the centre of the university campus, approximately 10 minutes from anywhere else, making it very convenient to get to lectures, labs, the gym, etc. The food quality is decent and the area is very open to social activities. The quality and response time for repairs by the maintenance team could probably improve, and the cleaners could use different chemicals to clean the rooms, as it leaves a slight smell.

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member11110921 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Best hall there’s a reason it has won HOTY 2 years in a row

Student Review: 4 /5
By member11110899 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

The Royce hall has been quite a comfortable place to live even for an international student. I have been very fortunate with great flatmates.

Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member8110874 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Catered food is awful. Keeps getting worse.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member11110865 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Social hall, great location , moderate food

Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member7110769 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Cheap and cheerful but a bit of a long walk to west park and missed lots of cleaning this year because of bank holidays and the common room is shocking because people keep breaking stuff.

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member5110437 On 6th June 24 verified Verified student

Good location but little expensive

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member9106357 On 11th April 24 verified Verified student

I love the community feel in Royce as well as the spaces to live in themselves. I am in a standard shared room and it is very spacious and the sink in the room is very convenient. The people in Royce are super friendly and being part of the committee has meant that I have the opportunity to come back and stay next year. ❤️🖤❤️🖤

Student Review: 5 /5
By member8105608 On 26th March 24 verified Verified student

Living in Royce for both my first year and second year has been an absolute blast. I have loved every second of it, and would probably go as far too say as it being some of the best years of my life. The social aspect is great, such a community feel, the food is good, facilities are great and it’s so convenient for lectures. I’m even planning to stay in Royce for my third year, that’s how much I love it! UP THE ROYCE 🖤❤️🖤❤️

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1268388 On 20th April 22 verified Verified student

Big up the Royce. Best hall of residence at Loughborough.

Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member964547 On 2nd December 21 verified Verified student

great social experience but it’s not cleaned often enough

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1364401 On 30th November 21 verified Verified student

Royce is in a good location and has friendly people

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member764308 On 27th November 21 verified Verified student

Temperamental heating system, the radiator in my room shuts off on its own at times leaving the room freezing cold.

Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1361316 On 25th July 21 verified Verified student

Good location and catering but there were no common rooms for socialising and internet was inconsistent

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member861257 On 22nd July 21 verified Verified student

The kitchens and all related communal spaces are being cleaned once a week and any shortcomings at the university will be attended by a simple complaint.

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member661240 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

Great hall. Pretty much the middle of campus so never too far from anything.

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member861211 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

If you want a social, fun and all round freshers experience, Royce is the hall for you.

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1061138 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

Wifi never failed, however lacked the community spirit

Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1361055 On 20th July 21 verified Verified student

Long queues, Vegetarian and the food was usually veggie stew everyday compared to the meat options. Outdated rooms

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1049205 On 9th June 20 verified Verified student

Great location in the centre of campus. Catered hall with decent food for which the convenience is great in 1st year.

Reply from Royce On 10th June 20
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1147626 On 30th April 20 verified Verified student

One of the few best decisions I made by choosing Royce. Socially very active! Never run out of people to talk to! Cleaning was regular and overall was a great experience Living here!

Covid-19: I was already on my own and did not stay back.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member547625 On 30th April 20 verified Verified student

Royce Hall has honestly given me the best first year experience of university. I was a little nervous when arriving at uni however from the moment i got there there were people helping me unpack and move into my room! Both the Fresher helpers and the committee were absolutely delightful. I found there was something for everyone ranging from punch parties and arranged nights out such as a boat party, as well as game nights and bake sales. I think one of the best aspects for me was the meals, you become so close with your Royce friends going to meals with them was the highlight of each day.

Covid-19: Royce have offered to keep the rest of my belongings in my room till it is safe for me to return to collect them.

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member745528 On 11th February 20 verified Verified student

The most welcoming hall and inclusive hall in uni. I mean you know your leaders

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member441343 On 11th August 19 verified Verified student

Your hall basically becomes your family when you are at university. Royce was great as it has a wide variety of people and because it is in the student village it close to all the other halls as well.

Reply from Royce On 22nd August 19
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member641249 On 8th August 19 verified Verified student

There were no social spaces and compared to other halls with the same features I had it was a lot more expensive. Was in catered as well and would argue this was not worth the extra money.

Reply from Royce On 22nd August 19
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member441226 On 8th August 19 verified Verified student

An incredible hall, an incredible committee and overall amazing experience

Student Review: 2.7 /5
By Christina19988 On 7th August 19 verified Verified student

I wasn’t a big fan of Royce hall but that was really just a personal experience . Really old rooms and I didn’t click well with the people. I’m a fan of new modern rooms, and wanted to be self catered. It’s okay for what it is I guess

Reply from Royce On 22nd August 19
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member936160 On 18th February 19 verified Verified student

Halls are expensive but you totally get your moneys worth - especially in catered halls with the food. The Dining Hall atmosphere is excellent and Halls are so sociable.

Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member735206 On 4th December 18 verified Verified student

Good people and cleaning staff. Everything else is immoral. If it wasn't for the people then it would be the worst uni experience in the country. Food is a disgrace, rooms are embarrassing due to cheap furniture which gets broken and then takes ages to get replaced. Only thing that saves Royce is the freshers helpers and the committee.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member427254 On 14th August 17 verified Verified student

Absolutely amazing hall couldn't of asked for a better first year at university, something for everyone to get involved in here

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1027182 On 10th August 17 verified Verified student

Awesome hall, food ain't great

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1327177 On 10th August 17 verified Verified student

Royce has been the ideal accommodation which opened the doors in meeting numerous students through social activities and gatherings, involving all new students (freshers) as well as returning students within the accommodation to socialise and break the age barriers

Student Review: 5 /5
By Mathew123 On 10th August 17 verified Verified student

Halls are great fun, everything you needed for first year!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member527178 On 10th August 17 verified Verified student

Spent the best year of my life in Royce and am staying there for a second I enjoyed it so much!

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member927150 On 8th August 17 verified Verified student

Living in Royce as a fresher was a great experience. Being in a catered hall was very sociable and provided the opportunity to eat three meals a day with all the other students living in the same hall. The location was also fantastic and being in the student village made it so easy to get to lectures, the library and the students' union!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member927144 On 8th August 17 verified Verified student

I can honestly say living in halls was the best experience ever. From the moment I arrived I was welcomed and settled in straight away. People were on hand to help you move in and the committee had organised a whole host of events and activities for us. It was great to be so close to everything on campus and being in a catered hall added to the whole social experience. There’s nothing better than going out for dinner with your friends every night.

Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1325483 On 22nd December 16 verified Verified student

Fun and enjoyable place to live with all parts of the uni within a 15 minute walk. Possibly a bit expensive for what you get.

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member42545333 On 22nd December 16 verified Verified student

great hall have managed to make so many new friends in the different IMS events held and the socials. Great experience so far

Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member625308 On 19th December 16 verified Verified student

Really nice, great people, good location, would be better if we had more social spaces in the blocks

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1025295 On 19th December 16 verified Verified student

One of the rowdiest, and the most outgoing hall in the uni. If you are into going out all the way during the year, and not mainly freshers. Then this is the hall for you !

Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member425294 On 19th December 16 verified Verified student

Royce is decent. Fun to go out with new people though.

Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1325252 On 18th December 16 verified Verified student

Rooms are tiny, but being smack middle of campus helps making going anywhere within university a breeze. Dining hall food has variety in each meal but gets dull after awhile when you realise it's the same menu every single week. Many service disruptions (eg:water disruptions) have occurred which makes life troublesome for students.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member725070 On 17th December 16 verified Verified student

Royce has been sick so far, very lively with a massive community atmosphere

Student Review: 5 /5
By member519253 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Best hall, very cosy and family like

Student Review: 5 /5
By member411400 On 20th July 15 verified Verified student

So much going on - always something to do for everyone! Being catered gives a great social atmosphere and you meet so many more people. Royce is in a great location in the middle of the student village and close to all parts of campus

Student Review: 5 /5
By member711243 On 14th July 15 verified Verified student

Had the most ridiculous year in Royce!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member711243 On 14th July 15 verified Verified student

All round unbelievable hall, beyond socialable and really well setup!

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By Rachael96 On 14th July 15 verified Verified student

I have lived in Royce for one year, it wasn't my original choice of hall but once I got there I absolutely loved the hall itself and the atmosphere that came with it! I've never thought I wanted a catered hall, but it brings everyone together and is a great way to get to know one another! I loved it that much I will be back for my second year! Best time of my life in Royce hall.

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member810469 On 6th July 15 verified Verified student

Very sociable, friendly hall with a strong involvement in rag, action and sport. Just a generally all round happy hall where you will make friends whoever you are, wouldn't change it for anything!

Student Review: 4 /5
By member49575 On 1st July 15 verified Verified student

Food quality poor. Location fantastic

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member79222 On 22nd June 15 verified Verified student

A great hall in the perfect location near to the union, library, lectures and shop. Could do with having more social areas within each block though.

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member65295 On 26th March 15 verified Verified student

cleaning staff are lovely, brilliant location, close to lecture theatres and not far from Union. Some signal problems but good for most phone companies. There's a common room but not much social space in accommodation but there's kitchen and hallways. Really good accommodation

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