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Living at Sanctuary Students has been an incredible experience, transforming my university journey in ways I never imagined. The community here is vibrant and supportive, with fellow students who are always eager to lend a hand or share a laugh. The facilities are top-notch, from the modern study areas that boost my productivity to the cozy common rooms where lifelong friendships are forged. Every morning, I wake up feeling grateful for the comfortable, well-maintained living spaces that truly feel like home. The staff goes above and beyond, organizing events that make everyone feel included and valued. Being so close to campus means I can easily balance my studies and social life without the stress of long commutes. Choosing Sanctuary Students was one of the best decisions I've made, and I couldn't imagine a better place to live during my university years.

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Living at Sanctuary Students has been an incredible experience, transforming my university journey in ways I never imagined. The community here is vibrant and supportive, with fellow students who are always eager to lend a hand or share a laugh. The facilities are top-notch, from the modern study areas that boost my productivity to the cozy common rooms where lifelong friendships are forged. Every morning, I wake up feeling grateful for the comfortable, well-maintained living spaces that truly feel like home. The staff goes above and beyond, organizing events that make everyone feel included and valued. Being so close to campus means I can easily balance my studies and social life without the stress of long commutes. Choosing Sanctuary Students was one of the best decisions I've made, and I couldn't imagine a better place to live during my university years.

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By member6109106
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are they all 2 bedroom flats
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Which floor is Flat 157 located at? And is there an elevator in the building?
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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member12112919 On 29th July 24 verified Verified student

Nice place to live and love how it’s close to gay village.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 1st August 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member5111440 On 16th June 24 verified Verified student

Great experience overall , very friendly

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10111403 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

Nice accommodation and great location

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8111395 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

Great accommodation. Would definitely recommend to friends

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member6111392 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

Grafton Street has prime location, and prices are relatively cheap compared to other student accommodations. However, bathrooms are very tiny and there are no social spaces or social activities so may not be the best experience to meet new people.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member13111386 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

As a third year student, I can confidently say that this was the best accommodation I've had so far, which is why I chose to rebook for my final year. It has a great location where I can walk to all my lectures as well as the station, which meant I didn't need to buy a bus pass for the first time. It's also conveniently located next to Morrisons, so you'll have the shortest walk when you need to do your weekly shop. When I received my room, it was in top condition and had plenty of room for all my stuff. The reception staff are all really friendly and helpful, the security personnel make me feel very safe. Throughout the year, Sanctuary Students have emailed about socials and events, including a delicious curry night that I always looked forward too. Not only that, but they always give plenty of notice ahead of accessing bedrooms and shared spaces. I would definitely recommend this accommodation!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member4111382 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

Great location and accommodation, but there are no social or study spaces, and the property could be managed a little better as one of the lifts was broken for 2 weeks and it could have been fixed sooner.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member9111374 On 14th June 24 verified Verified student

This is a good place to live I get an en-suite and a pretty big room compared to most sized university rooms. It’s in a good area close to my university and grocery shops and is a safe place to live.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member6110298 On 4th June 24 verified Verified student

A decent student accommodation, slightly overpriced however great location and good studying environment

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Reply from Grafton Street On 20th June 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member5109183 On 21st May 24 verified Verified student

Very good, relatively cheap accommodation. Perfect location, practically on campus in University of Manchester. Not a lot of social places, laundry is little on the expensive side and can be very busy

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Reply from Grafton Street On 22nd May 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member13109122 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Could do with more social space

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member4109115 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

It was good overall, but there are no social Places

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 3 /5
By member12109111 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

For the price increase and how much we are paying could be better

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9109110 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

It was great, so much so, that i am staying again next year

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member10109107 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

IT is very inice. very comfortable.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member6109106 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Living at Sanctuary Students has been an incredible experience, transforming my university journey in ways I never imagined. The community here is vibrant and supportive, with fellow students who are always eager to lend a hand or share a laugh. The facilities are top-notch, from the modern study areas that boost my productivity to the cozy common rooms where lifelong friendships are forged. Every morning, I wake up feeling grateful for the comfortable, well-maintained living spaces that truly feel like home. The staff goes above and beyond, organizing events that make everyone feel included and valued. Being so close to campus means I can easily balance my studies and social life without the stress of long commutes. Choosing Sanctuary Students was one of the best decisions I've made, and I couldn't imagine a better place to live during my university years.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9109104 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Very nice accommodation with a great location close to uni campus 👌

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5109102 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Great accommodation, bit pricey but nice. Bathrooms are very small, but it's not that big of a deal once you get used to it. Wish there were common rooms or study spaces or something, especially at this price point, but unfortunately not.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 21st May 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member6108718 On 15th May 24 verified Verified student

Overall nice place to stay, very close to the university and shops nearby

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Reply from Grafton Street On 17th May 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member13108455 On 10th May 24 verified Verified student

I love it here at Grafton Street. The staff are amazing and clearly care about the residents! I feel so at home here and have decided to extend my stay into next year because of how affordable it is and its location (quite close to my university and the city centre). I’ve had friends reach out to me and shown interest in moving into Grafton street sanctuary student because they themselves see how lovely it is to live here! I truly am grateful for my living space here and I can confidently say that living here has added to my 2nd year experience.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member6108375 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Ive stayed at Grafton street for 2 years now, I love how close it is to uni, and everyone who works here is fantastic and very lovely!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7108367 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Good value for money, the size of the room is big. However, the bathroom is very small and the walls are very thin.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member10108358 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Nice bedroom with a decent kitchen. Staff are friendly and always there to help. Easy access to uni with bus right outside for going further into town.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member12108353 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Decent location close to the university, close to supermarkets (morrisons, Sainsburys, aldi) has a McDonald's nearby so close walk with a few pubs near and only a 20 minute walk to the city centre.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12108317 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

This accommodation is nice, clean, safe and affordable. Also really close to campus

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member10108275 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Nice room, large kitchen area. Staff are friendly and efficient fixing issues. No communal spaces. Amazon locker inside is very useful, and I feel safe here.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 13th May 24
Student Review: 1 /5
By Tom Jeffers On 16th April 24 verified Verified student

After being a student for 5 years this is by far the worst student accommodation I have ever been in. The walls are paper thin and you can year every sound from all nearby flats, including cutlery being used on plates and phone conversations. The fire doors slam shut every time and you can hear every door throughout the building. In addition, this accommodation is located on the A34 (the busiest road in Manchester) and directly opposite the hospital where ambulances enter with their sirens all day long and throughout the night. I never got any sleep and to make things worse, I had to listen to my flatmate screaming and shouting in his room whilst he played computer games all night. The accommodation staff did nothing at all to help me despite countless complaints, only ever replying with 'the building is full and you cannot change rooms'. The bathroom is no bigger than an aeroplane toilet. This building is built for profit, not for students and anything but a 'sanctuary'.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 14th May 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member9106085 On 4th April 24 verified Verified student

Lovely bedrooms, great sized kitchens, perfect location, friendly staff. I’ll definitely be staying here again next year - but one warning I have is that reception probably won’t help sort out any safeguarding issues or issues you have with your flat beyond repairs. If you feel unsafe in your flat or if your flatmates are bothering you beyond reason, don’t expect any help.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 5th April 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member9106014 On 3rd April 24 verified Verified student

I have lived in this accommodation for two years. The first year experience was really good as I lived with good flatmates which they were self-discipline. However, in this year, I got poor behaved flatmate who did not take responsibility to kept clean of the kitchen and made the kitchen so messy. I felt like I was a maid in the flat to clean up all his mess. Also, as the walls were thin in the flat. You can definitely hear your flatmates voice in the room. He was always talking in the room at midnight which I could not sleep well at every single night. Moreover, he used people's belongings without asking for permission. He stole my milk, using people's chopping board, knife etc without asking. I tried to complain it to the receptionist by email twice. The first time they didn't respond and the second time they did try to invite all the flatmate to have a meeting but that flatmate didn't show up at all. So the problem did not solve. I was so depressed through the year....

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Reply from Grafton Street On 3rd April 24
Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member8106007 On 3rd April 24 verified Verified student

The property management is awful. The reception is closed most of the time. Their opening times are 9-5pm with a lunch break were its closed again and close other times with very little notice because they say its understaffed. I have to be in University during that time and I can't pick up my parcels even if I email them that I won't be able to take it during those times. The "refurbishment" that they did is very low quality to the point where all our plates/glasses are in the lowest cabinets because of the amount of time that the cabinets mounted on the walls have broken. There are a lot of people around that are on drugs and homeless sleeping next to the accommodation. The security guards are really nice most of the time though and it's close to University.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 3rd April 24
Student Review: 2 /5
By member5106006 On 3rd April 24 verified Verified student

Reception staff rude and almost never work, making picking up my parcels almost impossible.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 3rd April 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member494618 On 7th November 23 verified Verified student

Lived here for three years, such lovely staff that are always happy to help or fix problems! always freebies going!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member794297 On 31st October 23 verified Verified student

Is a good location in Manchester which near to UoM and around 20mins walk to MMU. The room are okay but the toilet are small. The management provide by the accommodation are fine but could be improve.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member694254 On 30th October 23 verified Verified student

The staff here are amazingly friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They respond to any reported issues or inquiries in a timely manner. They are the best part of this accomodation.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By Derrica On 30th October 23 verified Verified student

Great experience for now , could have more social spaces .

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member694112 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Stayed here for 2 years, best student accomodation near the university. A little far from the city centre but bus stops are accessible. Sadly, prices are increasing every year but you get great management; issues are fixed ASAP and emails are replied really quick. Great staff team. Rooms are also really well insulated, super warm during the colder months!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member494107 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Not recommended for first years - you would best need a social space to make some new friends. I can do that fine as I am a third year, but I'd imagine it would be much tougher in first year.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1094053 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Nick the maintenance man deserves a pay rise and a promotion, every time I have issues in my flat it is resolved and fixed right away. He is so friendly and says hi every time we walk past. Great credit you your team. Same with the cleaner always doing such a good job. The staff in the office as so friendly as well and always smile and ready to help.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1194039 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

A common room facility should be provided with some indoor games and TVs. It would be of a great place to ease off from studies and spent some time with friends

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1394004 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Very nice overall. Maintenance team quick to respond. Very close to Morrison's and Sainsbury's. If your flat faces the street then it's pretty loud especially since it is close to the MRI and ambulances can wake you up in the middle of the night. That is really a minor inconvenience for someone like me and if it bothers you you can just get a different flat. Staff are so nice, friendly and welcoming, Very quick response time too!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1293971 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

It was a major upgrade form my previous accomodation for an affordable cost

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member693949 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Biggest issue I’m facing is the poor wifi

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1193948 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Best place to live near university and near public transport!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member993947 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I think this is probably the best accommodation in terms of having a high quality yet affordable option. The flats are very spacious and have everything you need, and since I'm in a 2 person flat it's easy to manage everything. I've got a nice view from the 8th floor, the internet is good and my desk is nice and big. Probably the best part about this accommodation is how close it is to the university - I can get to most of my classes in less than 10 minutes. Also, there are multiple grocery stores that take only 5 minutes to get to. There are no social spaces in this accommodation, which may put some people off, but if you are already fine with the friends you have and just want to find somewhere good to live I think this is a great option :)

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member493912 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Great location with a good value of money! Only need a 10 min walk to campus, and there are supermarkets nearby (including the Asian one!). Even tho the room is compact but it is well furnished with lots of storages making everything neat and convenient. The kitchen layout and facilities are also well thought to accommodate just the right amount of people in the flat. Staffs are helpful and friendly. Overall it’s been a nice stay here at Nick Everton building! Couldn’t be more lucky!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member893898 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

far from city centre but near classroom

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1193886 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Worth the money!!! Near the university nearly 10 to 15 min walk sometimes 5 min!!! Rooms are comfortable but the washroom can be little bit bigger so that tall persons can bathe comfortably. It would be great if they provide free snacks sometimes..

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1093875 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Great property that is close to university. The property is cleaned regularly and the Internet connection is good enough for daily use.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member693862 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Good accommodation next to campus. Clean and quiet spaces. However, there is no wi-fi and it has been really hard communicating the issue and getting it fixed.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member793861 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Overall good, needs to improve the wifi

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member589387 On 28th July 23 verified Verified student

I’m really lucky to have other four very lovely and nice flatmates! Living in a flat is a good opportunity to make friends. We often cook together, share our daily life with each other, and hangout together. As an international student, I would say having nice friends and flatmates helps me get through the hard times:) Also, the staff in my student accommodation are very supportive and friendly! Although the bedroom and toilet are small, it’s cheap (compared to other student accommodation…) and enough for me. I really enjoy my life here:)

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member489306 On 26th July 23 verified Verified student

The stay here was awesome as you can get buses to picadilly and grocery shops are near to the accommodation and also MRI is also close by and it's a perfect location for students as it will feel like home until you stay here.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member989305 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

It is really near to the University of Manchester. The receptionist is 24/7 so I feel safe. But the bathroom is quite small for the price and there is no social space except the communal area (kitchen) of the flat, for example table tennis area or other things

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member789297 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

I stayed here for two years and can definitely say it has been a pleasant stay. I would recommend this accommodation to students looking for somewhere to live but would also say that the rent should be lower.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member489294 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

(Sanctuary Students, Nick Everton House, M13 9LJ) A great looking place, great staff with very modern and furnished rooms. Recommend to anyone.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member989291 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

Very good, location was the best part, however decor is a bit old fashioned

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member689281 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

Best student halls of residence I have been in. Really friendly team on site.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1089260 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

Very good accommodation, stayed there for 3 years and love every moment. Staff are great

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member888698 On 5th July 23 verified Verified student

Its a good space in a great location (central manchester), however their social spaces are lacking.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member788482 On 30th June 23 verified Verified student

A great place for me to live as a masters student, 5 minute walk from UoM. Socially dead, wouldn’t recommend to freshers. Staff are lovely, facilities could be better but no issues. Expensive laundry.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member888440 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

Very good location, lovely staff. The rent might be a bit too high for what is offered.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member588433 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

I highly recommend considering Sanctuary Students on Grafton Street for your accommodation needs. The rooms are well-maintained and spotless, and the staff is extremely welcoming. Its proximity to the university and local grocery stores is also a notable advantage.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1188391 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

Good value for money for the flat and location, with an incredibly quick response to repair problems. Unfortunately a big minus was the dirtiest flatmate I've ever had, but that is not the accommodation's fault. However, the bathrooms really are equivalent to ship or train ones and are difficult to maintain clean, so prepare for that. That's likely the biggest and only real fault of the place. Haven't sensed any social events and didn't meet anyone besides my flatmate while staying here, so the social scene is pretty much nonexistent unless you stay in en-suite flats as they house more people and I imagine that's more social. Besides it all, its a great place to be if you're seeking a quiet place / flat to study and it's probably great with a nice flatmate.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member988384 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

After being let down by the University of Manchester when they promised accommodation, I luckily managed to receive an offer from Grafton Street after being placed on a waiting list, two weeks before I was meant to start my course. Thankfully, the location was perfect, and an ideal living situation with only one flatmate to share my facilities with, who I clicked with almost immediately. This year's rent was also considerably cheaper than that offered by the university's own halls, however has jumped up quite a bit ahead of next year, as a result of the horrendous situation of student accommodation throughout the city. However, I re-booked my flat, with the same flatmate, as I automatically knew it would be where I'd be most happy heading into my second year.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 2 /5
By member1288352 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Very poorly kept rooms, no amenities, very rude staff who do not even attempt to solve students' issues, especially international students. The walls are also incredibly thin and you can hear everything your flatmate and neighbours do. Heating is useless in winter due to the non-existent insulation. It's very bad compared to other similarly priced accommodation options. The only thing it has going for it is the proximity to the university campuses and relatively easy application process.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member988334 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Great value for money, clean.out of 4 student houses ive lived, this ones the only one with no silverfish problems( in my experience atleast). Good bed and shower and absolutely lovely office and maintenance staff. However, upper management of sanctuary students made some students make move flats during the tenancy without prior agreement with a months notice because they wanted to renovate, which was very inconvenient and rude in my opinion

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member788333 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Grafton street has been a great place to live. It’s really close to the university and I’ve always felt safe here. Staff are all friendly and deal with any issues promptly.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1088320 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

I had a great stay at Grafton St. The location is amazing and the staff is very friendly. I had amazing flatmates and everything worked out quite well

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member888297 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

This accommodation was the best for me as it was so close to the university. I felt safe at all times and made so many new friends! Thank you so much sanctuary students and a big shout out to the lovely ladies in the office for all their support throughout the year!!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member488296 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

I think the value for the money is good considering the location, however the walls are paper thin and the flats aren’t thoroughly cleaned before you move in unlike other student accommodations.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1188284 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

A good place to live, great location, friendly and communicative staff.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member588271 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

What i like about nick everton house are as follow : 1) the location is very close to university of manchester main campus. It only take 10 minutes for me everyday to go to class! It is the most important thing because at the same time i do not have to spend money for transportation cost! 2) its value of money. With the all included bills makes me not have to worry about the rise of electricity cost and so on! 3) the staff are very helpful and they very quick to respond our queries! 4) i love the fact that nick everton house often held mini events! What i love the most is during the Christmas with its christmast calendar we can collect gifts 😝. I also like during coronation we got cakes and tea. 5) the 24/7 security. I feel so secured living in nick everton house because of this!. Thank you so much!

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member688266 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

The rooms are clean and well maintained with good common rooms and it is really close to University of Manchester and nearby supermarkets. Only improvement would be a common area for open to all students in the accommodation. Although, in terms of the rent it is definitely worth the value. Such good amenities at such low price is hard to come by. The staff and maintenance team is also good and really quick at addressing issues.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member888239 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Exceeded all expectations! It was amazing to live here

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member987538 On 14th June 23 verified Verified student

Walking distance from town centre, universities, shops, bus stops and train station, no social spaces only the living rooms within each flat, hard to meet and talk to people as everyone is just sat in their bedrooms and there is no mixed social spaces. Before I moved here I was told we wasn’t aloud to know who the other flat mates are I think this is stupid as when we moved in not any 4 of us had anything in common, we all did not get on all year round and it was so uncomfortable to live here, it would be good to fill out a survey or something about hobbies or interests or what type of flat mates you would like

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1287430 On 10th June 23 verified Verified student

Great, comfortable place to stay. Fortunately close to my University. Only wish there were more social events, and my room had curtains for my window. But these are relatively minor things.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1384764 On 23rd April 23 verified Verified student

Excellent location and the flats themselves are really decent. Noise has also not been an issue at all for me. I have struggled with maintenance issues not getting sorted. When I first moved in I reported a couple of issues which were then seen to the same day, but then when I reported other issues later in the year they were never taken care of. My report was acknowledged by staff but was never actually fixed, which is frustrating. It was also apparent upon moving in that the flat had not been properly cleaned at all. I am not sure if this is more the fault of the previous tenants, but it definitely didn't seem like any professional cleaners had been in before I moved in anyway. The kitchen in particular was quite grimy, the bathroom sink was blocked, and my carpet obviously had been vacuumed in a while because it was covered in hair. Not the most pleasant first impression.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1284596 On 20th April 23 verified Verified student

Ideal location for both Manchester met and uni of manchester. Never had a problem with WiFi and staff always friendly and quick to respond to any problems.

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Reply from Grafton Street On 8th November 23

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