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My experience at St James student accommodation was excellent. The facilities were well-maintained, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, with easy access to campus and nearby amenities. Overall, I had a positive experience and would highly recommend St James to other students.

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By member10106071
On 4th April 24
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Most helpful review

My experience at St James student accommodation was excellent. The facilities were well-maintained, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, with easy access to campus and nearby amenities. Overall, I had a positive experience and would highly recommend St James to other students.

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By member10106071
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What tenancy length do I need?

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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.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member7117960 On 6th October 24 verified Verified student

Portsmouth is safe place, the University is accessible, the people are friendly, the social places are really cool, the accommodation is really clean and has fast wifi.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10106071 On 4th April 24 verified Verified student

My experience at St James student accommodation was excellent. The facilities were well-maintained, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, with easy access to campus and nearby amenities. Overall, I had a positive experience and would highly recommend St James to other students.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1191816 On 3rd October 23 verified Verified student

Moved in about 2 weeks ago. Found a handful of problems with the room. Some of them are still unfixed. The room above me needs to be redecorated even though they had all summer to fix it. Now they wake me up every single morning because they couldn't be professionals and do the tasks when they should have done.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member590650 On 1st September 23 verified Verified student

St James’s. A very conducive accommodation with good amenities and friendly staff who help whenever and wherever they can.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member651031 On 9th September 20 verified Verified student

I have been living in this accommodation for 1 year and I can say that it was really perfect for me. No noises from neighbors or from outside. Everything in the studio: own bathroom, small kitchen. Great for people who value their own space. Wonderful team who helped with any issues in a short time. Thanks to Luke, Vicky, Iulia, Marius and Frank for taking care of students and for making such a wonderful atmosphere!

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member1347941 On 12th May 20 verified Verified student

Too expensive for the room you get, you can get fancy apartments for less prices. The flats in similar size in Gunwharf are cheaper, and Gunwharf is the best location in Portsmouth

Covid-19: I left before the Covid-19

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member547856 On 8th May 20 verified Verified student

It was a great pleasure dealing with the management and the coordination team in there as they made sure that the booking process is more than clear and smooth, they were so helpful and professional.

Covid-19: It was outstanding as they always replied really fast to my enquires and my questions, special thanks to Frank as he was really helpful.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member640671 On 23rd July 19 verified Verified student

Really good experience living in these halls. Management staff very helpful and all problems were solved swiftly. Great location especially for the business school

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