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3.77 / 5
1.0 mi from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - City Campus View map
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1.0 mi from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - City Campus View map
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It’s a really good accommodation, the rooms are quite big and the buses are easy to use. There’s a lot of local shops nearby, within a 5 minute walk and the staff and onsite security are helpful and friendly.

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It’s a really good accommodation, the rooms are quite big and the buses are easy to use. There’s a lot of local shops nearby, within a 5 minute walk and the staff and onsite security are helpful and friendly.

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is there a female only accommodation
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Hello - just double checking that the hobs aren't induction hobs
By member471319 On 5th September 22
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Are the beds single or double in large ensuites?
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How big are the beds in the large rooms?
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Is there any catered accom in Simpsons or is it all self catered?
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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member7146595 On 23rd April 25 verified Verified student

Quiet place with good WiFi, but not ideal for socialising. There are no events, it’s hard to make friends unless you get lucky with flatmates, and being a 20-minute walk from campus puts you at a disadvantage socially. Wouldn’t recommend overall. Only advantage is that you’re close to a Lidl and Aldi, around 20 minutes from this accommodation by walking . Lucky thing is you get a cleaner, regularly every week. Decent size room. But if you want to have fun I’d advise you to go somewhere else.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member9146507 On 23rd April 25 verified Verified student

I applied for a single gender accommodation and was lucky enough to get the biggest room, I haven’t had any issues and have enjoyed my stay. The accommodation is nice however you can see into other peoples rooms if your curtains are open. There’s good storage I was able to fit all my clothes in the wardrobe and I have a lot of clothes.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member6146314 On 22nd April 25 verified Verified student

I’ve loved living here, the people I’ve met have been incredible and for the price it is a great accommodation, living slightly farther away from town to have a cinema, Tescos and Sainsbury’s next door is worth it.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member7146225 On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

the kitchen is the main social section, apart from that there isn’t much else but the accommodation is a bus ride from victoria centre and university and there is a cafe and cinema a few mins away.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member13146214 On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

My time has been great at Simpsons with cleaning staff maintaining a good clean living space, lack of social areas apart from kitchen has been apparent however. Would recommend to future students…

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member13146196 On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

Good rooms, nice en-suite. Large kitchen area. It’s a half an hour walk from the city but buses are available.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member9146195 On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

The rooms are spacious, small flat sizes allow for flatmates to get to know each other and manage mess more efficiently in communal areas, lovely bathrooms, relatively quiet, with on site staff security 24/7. in staying again next year

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member11146191 On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

The walk isn't bad once you get used to it. Security and maintenance are very helpful. I think it's a good place to live.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By Shumi On 21st April 25 verified Verified student

Love the staff they are so sweet and lovely

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member11146107 On 18th April 25 verified Verified student

I don’t advise anyone to live here , very far off from uni friends as people live on campus. Far off from certain activities than your classmates. Not any social areas in the accomdation. Not very diverse. If I had done research I wouldn’t have lived here. Didn’t enjoy it being here for one year, very hard to socialise and make friends. Flatmates are not on the same page vice versa. Better to do research and visit where you live.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member10146064 On 17th April 25 verified Verified student

Overall my experience of Simpsons halls has been really good. My room is spacious and I like having my own bathroom. The kitchen is really nice. unfortunately you have to pay £250 for a car permit in the car park on top of your rent.

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th April 25
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By PhoenixPsych101 On 14th April 25 verified Verified student

The cleaner in my flat was not adequate at cleaning as my kitchen was often mopped with no prior sweeping, leading to all the dirt just being swirled around the room. All other facilities were clean including wash room and hallways/stairwells. The reception are very helpful with good storage of packages and a friendly atmosphere. Laundry amenities were sufficient and so was WiFi. Noise issues are also dealt with promptly so the staff are very good

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Reply from Simpsons On 17th April 25
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member11145415 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

It’s a really good accommodation, the rooms are quite big and the buses are easy to use. There’s a lot of local shops nearby, within a 5 minute walk and the staff and onsite security are helpful and friendly.

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member13145414 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

The cleaning services are superb and the staff are always available to help. You’re very safe at Simpsons!

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member5145403 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

Not the best for the price as there are better accommodation available

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member7145374 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

Much better than I thought it'd be.

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By quackmember34 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

It’s been really fun living here, very nice people. Really love the friendliness from the staff and cleaners.

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member7145320 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

It was a good experience, good location near three supermarkets. However a bit distant from the university.

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member12145300 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

While the accommodation is great in itself I found that what made my time special to me was the people I was with, all of my flat are lovely and the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Overall I wouldn’t trade it for the world as I made some great friends

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5145299 On 9th April 25 verified Verified student

My experience living at Simpsons has been great.

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Reply from Simpsons On 10th April 25
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By beth256432 On 17th February 25 verified Verified student

it's generally ok however the price is way too much

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Reply from Simpsons On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7130173 On 19th January 25 verified Verified student

Simpsons Halls - Nottingham Trent University Accommodation Review My overall experience at Simpsons Halls was pleasant, with a few standout moments and one key concern for prospective residents. Pros: - The en-suite room was spacious and comfortable, with all the amenities for a pleasant stay. Staff was kind and helpful, and they addressed maintenance issues quickly. - Safe neighbourhood with adequate security - Fully renovated kitchens for socializing - Convenient amenities include on-site parking, gym, and movie - Relatively inexpensive compared to other lodgings in Nottingham. Key Consideration: The main disadvantage is the transport. While the halls are around a 10-minute bus ride from Nottingham Trent University's City Campus, they may not be perfect for students who prefer to stay near the city centre. Those who want close proximity may find the bus ride and short distance bothersome.

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Reply from Simpsons On 27th January 25
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By n1199663 On 5th January 25 verified Verified student

it was an okay location but sometimes things would go missing after cleaner came

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Reply from Simpsons On 6th January 25
Student Review: 2 /5
By member10127926 On 18th December 24 verified Verified student

Was missmarketed about the size of our beds our fridges barley worked the water pressure was horrible my chair broke on my first day because it was old and no one came to fix it then they overcharged for the chair in the deposit overall unless you had a care a massive waste of money.

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Reply from Simpsons On 20th December 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By N1312551 On 8th December 24 verified Verified student

It is in a very convenient location with keen management of property. It is a perfect accommodation in my opinion.

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Reply from Simpsons On 9th December 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member6122515 On 28th October 24 verified Verified student

My only complain during my stay was that they could've put a bigger bed in the large ensuites. I really loved the neighbourhood as it felt very safe and homely. The bus stand was close by to go to the university and city centre. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and always looked out for the students. Nice view on the 3rd/4th floors and very warm rooms as well. I had zero issues with any utilities or had anything break down.

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Reply from Simpsons On 29th October 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member9119439 On 14th October 24 verified Verified student

No social rooms or community in Simpsons. The facilities are okay and staff are helpful, but there’s so much lacking for students mental health. You can’t really connect with anyone if there’s not a common room, considering Simpsons is rather far from the city centre it would make sense to have one.

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Reply from Simpsons On 17th October 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member13104978 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

amazing, great uni will deffo tell others

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th March 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9104977 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

Staff are friendly and cleaners are great

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Reply from Simpsons On 25th March 24
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member989012 On 15th July 23 verified Verified student

This is a 100% accurate recollection of what it's been like to live at Simpsons Halls. - Problems that you report through the ancient app are never resolved. - Rooms are boiling hot all months of the year due to uninsulated pipes. - You are technically not a tenant, so have no rights or privacy, Staff will come into your room for whatever reason they wish while you're sleeping, showering, or on the toilet, and argue with you as if they aren't invading your privacy. - Staff will also leave the front door unlocked and love to lock you out of your own room if you forgot your keys in there. - Being blamed for things missing, even though they were missing in the first place and weren't reported so by them on the terrible inventory. - Staff have a massive attitude when you collect your packages, and can prevent you from doing so if their app isn't working, - Random repairs and maintenance that spans for 4 weeks during exam season, waking you up every day. See Google reviews for more.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member586481 On 21st May 23 verified Verified student

for £145ppw, this was my experience. shower was filthy with water stains and rust marks that couldn't be cleaned. I also had a silverfish infestation due to all the cracks and cavities in the poor bathroom construction. our fridge freezer and oven both broke and had to be replaced, the cleaners are rude are so stingy with what they clean and what they don't. my radiator never worked throughout the entire year, however the pipes running through my room were boiling hot and the staff would not do anything about it. we were automatically blamed and almost charged for a rotting ceiling tile that came down during the night - baselessy claiming that we had 'punched' it. hourly paid staff are unhelpful and don't have adequate knowledge about certain things. the sofa in our kitchen had virtually been ripped apart and was missing a backrest cushion. the front gates were never closed so the security of simpsons was next to nothing.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1384433 On 17th April 23 verified Verified student

half expensive (but i think everywhere is) my only problem is i'm at clifton so it's a bit far to go but easily accessible. Good place tho, quite big

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1184348 On 17th April 23 verified Verified student

The people made the accommodation so good, rooms were spacious, kitchens in the process of being updated and i was happy i lived here in 2020/2021

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member484304 On 17th April 23 verified Verified student

Although this is further out, it is brilliant value for money as you get an ensuite and relatively big rooms. The flats of 12 create a great way to make friends to ensure you find people you connect with.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1253233 On 24th December 20 verified Verified student

Simpsons is honestly an excellent choice for my first year, and I will try to live here again for my second. I live in a flat of 11 (yes, that's a lot of people) but our kitchen is huge and fully renovated. It is a pleasure to spend time and cook there. My room is a large en-suite and all I could ask for. The neighbourhood is safe and beautiful, and I honestly prefer it over living in the center. Buses and shops are a 3-minute walk. Maintenance is really good and whenever something was wrong with my room, someone was there to fix it the same day. There are no common social spaces between flats and so the only way to socialize is outside or in each other's flat. However, it was still really social and every night there's a motive in someone's flat (even in covid). The only thing I hate is having to pay so much money for the washers/dryers. There are only 3 washers for the whole accommodation and I had to go wash early in the morning to find a washer available.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member639189 On 10th June 19 verified Verified student

Amazing security and maintenance from Janet and her team! Also the best fresher reps and mingling between flats!

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member435967 On 9th February 19 verified Verified student

Wifi - good, don't worry about it Trek to uni, up hill. Will be a lot easier to skip classes. Good security

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member632279 On 9th June 18 verified Verified student

Excellent value for money but a little far out from the uni

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1128566 On 3rd October 17 verified Verified student

The common room is lacking in space in my flat, the decor is old fashioned - not a big fan of the vivid blue carpet. The window locks make it hard to get enough air into the building and it is often too hot. We told the building management this and they told us 'it's not too hot', well, I think the client is the important one when determining the temperature. There have been multiple wasp invasions also, which is pretty unsafe as a housemate of mine was stung on her first day. My room was dusty and dirty upon entry, I actually sat down and got quite upset about how it looked. The building needs a fair bit of work, especially for £155 a week, but the location is quite good.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1128554 On 2nd October 17 verified Verified student

better than I expected it to be. you do get your moneys worth considering most of the other accommodation in Nottingham is expensive

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member419769 On 26th November 15 verified Verified student

It's in a lively student area so there's lots of shops etc around and very good transport links however I wouldn't consider it good value for money because the furniture is very basic, some kitchens are very small and it is not very well maintained; washing machines constantly break and a lot of the block doors are loose, making it easy for people not in your block to get in.

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member615485Q On 21st September 15 verified Verified student

I wouldn't really recommend, there is a lot better accommodation for the same price and in a better location! Simpsons is a bit run down

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1111599 On 27th July 15 verified Verified student

Although simpsons halls is further away from campus compared to other halls, it was a great place to spend my first year at university. The social part was perfect, and the rooms were good for the price. With a £1 bus ride straight to campus, simpsons halls will offer a great first year experience! The only downside will be that there is no common room - although by making friends around the blocks, there's no reason why you can't hang out, watch TV or play games in your communal kitchen!

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