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Been staying here for more than a year now and definitely rebooking next year. It is amazing with movie room, common room. The management is great, they fix anything right away. They do a lot of give away and it simply feels home. The rooms are very spacious compared to the budget. They provide everything a student needs to make it their home.
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Been staying here for more than a year now and definitely rebooking next year. It is amazing with movie room, common room. The management is great, they fix anything right away. They do a lot of give away and it simply feels home. The rooms are very spacious compared to the budget. They provide everything a student needs to make it their home.
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Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Ben Russell Court Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9188 |
| Postcode | LE2 7PT |
| Price from | £85.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | The following offers are currently available:
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Room Types
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom Silver 5 Bed - room
Single Rooms - Silver Ensuite
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Gold Room
4 Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Silver Room
5 Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Silver Plus Room
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom Bronze Room
Single Studios Silver Studio
Amenities
This property offers a cinema room, WiFi, bike storage, on-site maintenance, common room, all utility bills included, laundry room, study room, on-site hospitality team, parking (additional charge), CCTV, key fob entry system & communal TV. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Common Room
- Library or Study Area
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- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
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- Recycling
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
Travel Times
Ben Russell Court has a One Stop shop right outside the building as well as quick & easy transport links, King Power stadium, bars, clubs, Haymarket, Highcross & historical attractions all within easy reach.
De Montfort University (DMU)
Main Campus2 mins2 mins2 mins0.1 mi
University of Leicester
Main Campus20 mins7 mins20 mins1.0 mi
Loughborough University
Loughborough Campus4 hours 37 mins27 mins54 mins15.2 mi
Ben Russell Court Biography
Ben Russell Court offers students fantastic accommodation in Leicester. When it comes to getting to uni, it couldn’t be easier! De Montfort University is just a three-minute walk away whilst the University of Leicester is a twenty-six-minute walk away or a ten-minute cycle away. You’ll find many useful amenities right on your doorstep and the city centre is just a short walk away.
There are some fantastic communal areas on offer such as the cinema room, study room and common room with TV. You can also enjoy handy facilities such as bike storage, a laundry room and car parking at an additional charge. You can benefit from knowing there is an on-site maintenance and hospitality team, CCTV, WiFi, key fob entry system and all-inclusive bills.
Ben Russell Court offers a range of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom shared flats. If you are looking for a bit more privacy, self-contained studios are also available. All rooms come fully furnished with a comfy bed, storage space and a study area, all you need to do is simply add your finishing touches.
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Ben Russell Court Reviews
Been staying here for more than a year now and definitely rebooking next year. It is amazing with movie room, common room. The management is great, they fix anything right away. They do a lot of give away and it simply feels home. The rooms are very spacious compared to the budget. They provide everything a student needs to make it their home.
Staff are really welcoming and helpful, great environment for uni life
It's a good accomodation with required facilities and is close to uni
It is an excellent place to live.
A good place and its also a minute away from campus so I don't have to worry about traveling. The facilities are great and the accommodation prices are quite affordable.
Decently priced accommodation with lovely staff and an amazing maintenance team.
I’ve been here for 2 years and love how close it is to campus and I have everything I need here at Ben Russell Court!
It is a perfect location and really good price, rooms are alright
I’ve had a great time there and the staff was very cooperative.
I may be biased but I think this is the best accommodation for DMU students on a budget. The value for money is EXCELLENT, and in my opinion the fascilities and overall quality is better than some of the more expensive accommodations around Leicester. Room size is very generous, cinema room and common room included. Living room has a TV in all the flats, and reception have a freebie Friday event where every Friday there’s freebies for grabs for residents. For £99 per week, what’s not to love?
Nice accomodation for students
Totally good, worth the expense
Honestly, Ben Russel was amazing I spent 12 months there and had an amazing time. The facilities were comfy and the location was perfect. Like, it's literally a stone's throw from uni and there are heaps of shops and stuff nearby. I never had any issues, and if I did, the staff were always on it. They're so chill, polite, understanding, very friendly and absolute best. I felt so safe and at home there. I'm actually gonna miss it!
Great experience with comfortable apartment and great common spaces to hang out. Its a great value for money.
Dear Resident, Thanks for you review. Very much appreciated. Kind Regards Varun Malhotra General Manager Ben Russell Court
This accommodation give a god experience for me. This was a beneficial one because it really help me to attend class on time without any delays. Also I got good roommates as well as assist me to find and build more friendship circle in this accommodation itself.thankyou for that and your services.
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time and giving us a review. I am glad to read you had a good experience living at BRC and are happy to recommend - we very much appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
I stayed at Ben Russell Court and loved it. The location is peaceful, the rooms are spacious and clean, and the bed is comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the security measures are excellent. It's within walking distance of major attractions and public transportation. Overall, it offers great value for money, and I would stay here again.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review. I am glad to read about your experience living at Ben Russell Court. Thank you for appreciating the work of our friendly and helpful team and recommending BRC as a good place to live. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property Team - BRC
The accommodation is nice, never had many problems (sometimes wifi) but if anything stopped working it was always fixed within the next day. Which I thank the repair man Lionel for, very chill guy always timely and nice to talk to ✨
Dear Reviewer,Many thanks for taking the time and providing us a review. I am pleased to read you like the accommodation and maintenance is timely and efficient. Thanks for recognising Lionel for his good work. We were in process of upgrading the WIFI from 100mbps to 1000mbps and had intermittent service for sometime while the upgrade was in progress which should now be resolved. If you still have connectivity issues please do reach out to us and we will escalate this to the internet provider and get this resolved for you.Kind Regards,Barinder SinghProperty Manager
I had the pleasure of staying at Ben Russell Court student accommodation, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. The location of Ben Russell Court is ideal for students. Situated in a vibrant neighborhood, it offers easy access to various amenities, including shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The proximity to my university made my daily commute a breeze, saving me valuable time and energy. The facilities at Ben Russell Court are top-notch. The rooms are spacious, well-designed, and furnished with everything a student needs for a comfortable stay. The study areas are quiet and conducive to productive work, which was crucial for me during exam periods. The communal spaces, such as the lounge and kitchen, provided a great opportunity to socialize and build friendships with other students. What truly sets Ben Russell Court apart is the dedicated and friendly staff.
Dear Reviewer, Many thnaks for the 5 star review for Ben Russell Court. I very much appreciate you taking the time and providing a detailed review of your stay and experience at BRC and thank you very much for recognising our friendly team. Best wishes, Barinder Singh Property Manager
Colon was great, replaced hob for us
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time for completing a review for BRC and recognising our team member Colin for his good work. Best Wishes, Barinder Singh Property Manager
This is a nice place to live I will recommend every students, and special thanks to Colin for maintaining all the things jantelly.
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time to give us a review and recommending BRC. Thanks for recognising Colin for his excellent work. Best Regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Cheap and great accommodation to spend your uni time in, one of the most bang for the buck living spaces in leicester
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review and recommending BRC. Best Regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Ben Russell court is the best student accommodation for students studying at DMU and UOL. They provided excellent services for repairs and other stuffs. Staffs are very friendly. We get 24×7 security, with car parking and other exciting facilities within the premises. This week Ben Russell staff Mr. Colin has provided an excellent maintenance work in our Flat and make us very happy.He came within hours since we reported the issue and solved it. Thank you Ben Russell court for your excellent services and making our stay feels like home ❤️
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time and providing a detailed review for BRC. I am so glad to read you are enjoying your stay here and are happy to recomment. Thank you very much for recognising the work of our team member Colin. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Very friendly and prompt guy. He completed the work as requested and even helped with a different problem without hesitation
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time to provide us a review. Thanks for your appreciation for our maintenance team member. Best regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - Ben Russell Court
Salim came unprompted to do a check and ensured that things such as water pressure and temperature were running as they are meant to going above and beyond helping to maintain the quality that I’ve come to enjoy in my time here
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time and providing us a review. i am pleased to learn you are having a good time at BRC and thank you very much for recognising Salim for his fantastic work. Best Wishes, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Colin came through and fixed everything broken in my room quickly and efficiently!
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review and recognising our team member Colin for his work. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
It is a great accommodation. The maintenance was so quick to come fix my radiator and help unblock the shower facilities. Thank you Colin 👍
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for your 5-Star review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Great accommodation. Big thumbs up to Mr. Colin who never fails to fix stuff really fast when reported.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate your thumbs up for our team member Colin for his great work at the property. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Service was good... I registered a complaint about shower drain problem and Mr. Colin came and fixed that on the same day itself.....good service from him
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Good to have a property management member like COLIN
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
amazing place to live for students, special thanks to Colin from maintenance who is very nice and helpful!
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to read you enjoy the experience of living in BRC. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Great team at reception cleaners are great everything is fresh and maintenance is very fast if something goes wrong + Colin is a top bloke!
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for your review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Really great living here and all over experience is great
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review and sharing your experience of living in BRC. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Very Good student accomodation which is adjacent to De Montort University. Repairs were done fast and so efficiently by Colin.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised and thanks for recommending BRC. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
We had our shower fixed in very less amount of time Colin was super helpful and friendly.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Broken light was reported. Next thing in the morning it was fixed. Extremely friendly maintenance guy - Colin
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing team member Colin for his prompt response to maintenance issue raised. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
My experience was good with this accommodation, and best thing is that all staff members are very helpful.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I am glad to read that you are having a good living experience at BRC and thank you for recognising our team. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Staff here are absolutely amazing and lovely people, they are super helpful with everything! If anything needs fixing/ repairing for any reason, Colin ( the repair man) is very responsive and quick. All in all, amazing location on campus to live, easy access to everything and such a good vibe to the place! Highly recommend
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I very much appreciate you recognising our amazing and lovely team here at the property and recognising Colin. I am glad to read to you love living at Ben Russell Court and recommend it to others. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Best accommodation I’ve had in the 5 years of university.
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for your review and recognising BRC as best accomodation to live in. Best Regards, Barinder Singh - Property Manager BRC
Overall it's a great experience living here
Dear Reviewer, I am so glad to read you are having a great experience living with us at BRC. Many thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Accommodating & friendly staff; the rooms are tidy and the bed comfortable. Issues are resolved in a reasonably timely manner depending upon the emergency
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and giving us a review. I am glad to read to find our rooms tidy and bed comfortable and thank you for appreciating our friendly staff at BRC. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property manager - BRC
Excellent accommodation and student support. highly recommended.
Dear Reviewerr, Many thanks for your 5 star review and recommending Ben Russell Court - your feedback does mean a lot. Kind Regards, Barinder Singh Property Manager - BRC
Sue, Sweta and Helen are very nice , they are like family to me and i always feel welcome going to them
Dear Reviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time and providing us with a review. Sue, Sweta and Helen are absolute Stars in our team and thank you very much for recognising and appreciating their work and friendliness. They are very thrilled to read your feedback. Best Regards, Barinder Singh - PM BRC.
I've stayed in Ben Russell for 2 years now going into my 3rd but bare in mind that I can only speak to the Gold tier rooms as that's what I've used. To begin, it's in a prime location on campus (I could practically fall out of my door and land in my classroom) and its got a good value for money for people that can't afford some of the newer/fancier buildings around here. Yes, there are some faults: the flats/fixtures are a tad aged and could do with some sprucing up and there have been some plumbing issues in our current flat. However, good progress is being made inside the building. Recently they've taken to refitting the hallways with new carpets and giving it a fresh lick of paint which certainly helped to brighten up the place. Also, the staff have always been prompt and a pleasure to deal with; whether they're coming to fix something, around cleaning the halls or helping students at the front desk/via email. They're a lovely bunch and they do good work!
Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time and providing a detailed feedback about the accomodation facilities and the services we provide. As mentioned, we are constantly in process of sprucing up our facilities. Thank you very much for recognising and appreciating the work of our team - it does mean a lot! Kind Regards, Barinder Singh PM - Ben Russell Court.
Quite an outstanding experience one can have as a student for an acceptable prices as well.
Absolutely lovely staff and great location
It's been a month since I arrived here in Leicester and checked in into the Ben Russell Court. I recommend this property highly for all. It's situated on a prime location, it's nearer to the city centre and other attractions. The staff here are very helpful, they helped me a lot. They arrange events and competitions which are worth participating. I have no complaints. Keep up the good work!
Awesome accommodation with easy access to school facilities and local shops for your daily everyday needs. Very responsive to faults in the accommodation and very reliable. You get great value for money spent
The staff here are lovely, when we had to isolate they brought all of our parcels up and took our bins for us. They're always doing quizzes and fun activities to take away from the stress of uni and give us a chance to have some fun! The only issue is the WiFi can be abit iffy but I think that's just any accommodation anyways.
Ben Russell is a great student accommodation to stay in and it's very affordable. It's very well maintained and there is a lot of breathing space. It's also located less than two minutes away from DMU campus. The staff team at Ben Russell is also always kind and welcoming and they have been so very supportive throughout the Quarantine Period. On the other hand, they often host activities to keep us engaged and leave treats for everybody to help themselves at reception. Delivered orders are also stored carefully and the halls are kept warm during winters. ✨
It is the second year I am living in Zip building, and they are lovely. They have been taking care of me very well during my self-isolation. Sue and the team are amazing and really helpful they will do their best to sort out any problem.
This accommodation is by far the best for value in money. It was the most affordable I could find and is located right on campus, taking me two minutes to get to my lectures. Not only that, it means living right next to the city centre and not having to travel for ages. The internet is good, better than my wifi back at home. There's a lot included for the price, which is why I've stayed there for two years. The staff are lovely and are always willing to help.
BAD management. NO safety during cover-19 with flat entered with no writing or even knocking, just shoot me get it over with ? ROBBERS. Stingy. UNCLEAN flats expect a lot of cleaning. Empty promises.Expect the guarantor called for 40PENCE in the first term as they CARE about students and just want to make you lose yourself and fail uni and book again:) One phone conversation won't work expect many more. only want the money and do not care bout anything else. Bad work n service done throughout the year, Poor communication from staff members is their norm. Items of inventory is just a joke and will not be provided correctly. Have them on speed dial or make trips to office 24/7. WANT their money tho, Students matter to them they claim? STUDENTS FUND their millions collected. DO NOT book. Expect dangerous times in the Flat with bad work done, bad communication. false promises.
The place smells. The accommodation is very dirty. The Management staff are rude. They walk into the apartments without being invited. Please stay away form the terrible place.
I usually don't leave review on people business or badmouth other People stuff because one day I know I will own my own business hopefully and a 1 star review won't help the survival cause. But recently you guys are doing a madness. You expect me to pay over £1000 for something I won't be making use of like where is your humanity and you started quoting from a contract like my life and health which includes the health of people around me is important than just a piece of writing like no one asked for Coronavirus but we all have to adapt. Nevertheless, other accommodations are already making decisions over this and it is not that we are asking you to be touch bearer and lead the move, we are just asking you to follow what other student accommodations are doing and be considerate and have a little bit of sympathy. Also, I rebooked my room and I have done all my necessary stuff. I rebooked because I know I won't have to move my stuff out but now I have to pay.
Don’t move in, the most disgusting accommodation in Leicester. It’s dirty!! Whole place smells 24/7
I can confidently say this would be the most horrible experience you can get as a student. Old, dirty, smelly, bad management, very unsocial mates, and people smoking weed and pot everywhere. I spent one education year in this place, and I can say by far, it was my worst year ever. Stay away, and rent a shared house.
Photos are MISLEADING. A lot of NOISE and LIGHT in the room. (sleep and reading issues) OLD and DIRTY building. According to these also is EXPENSIVE, maximum 20 pounds per week. (Easily can be a motel) !!!REALLY BAD CHOISE!!!
I can't recommend this place to anyone. I was doing a semester abroad in Leicester and found this place through the internet. Just to sum up a few things: 1. From the beginning they promised me I would be put in a flat with medical students. I ended up with only nurses, which is not the same. 2. My room was not clean when I arrived. 3. It's a very noisy place, but that is what you can expect from a student accomodation so wasn't too big of an issue for me. 4. It is so expensive for what you get. The apartments are quite small and I shared it with 4 other people. For the same price, I've got a whole studio for myself back home. 5. In the end, they substracted extra costs for the internet from my deposit, which is absolutely not how a deposit should be used. When I complained about this and showed them that my contract said it should have been handled beforehand, they just ignored me.
Myself and my flat mates have hard quite a lot of trouble with this accommodation. They haven't been the most considerate of managements. We're student nurses and as we asked to move flats due to noisy neighbours at night it took a lot of arguing for them to solve the problem. The actual accommodation is decent, if you don't have any problems you'll be fine.
Rent prices are constantly changing, some flats are not clean on arrival and smell, shop deliveries are a major inconvenience to nurses sleeping after a night shift.