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3.72 / 5
1.5 mi from nearest campus View map
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1.5 mi from nearest campus View map
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  • 11 mins

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Joumana is the best host ever the karoke and pizza night was so enjoyable! She decorated the room so nice aswell!

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By member8117906
On 5th October 24
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Joumana is the best host ever the karoke and pizza night was so enjoyable! She decorated the room so nice aswell!

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By member8117906
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member5117967 On 6th October 24 verified Verified student

every staff here is very friendly, i’m here alone without any family member but it feels like home

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Reply from The Anvil On 16th November 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5117907 On 5th October 24 verified Verified student

Joumana is the best , karaoke night is great

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Reply from The Anvil On 16th November 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8117906 On 5th October 24 verified Verified student

Joumana is the best host ever the karoke and pizza night was so enjoyable! She decorated the room so nice aswell!

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Reply from The Anvil On 16th November 24
Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member492451 On 12th October 23 verified Verified student

Never ever any staff available ! No one is ever at the desk it’s exhausting trying to get a hold of someone for the simplest of things like parcels

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1078122 On 11th February 23 verified Verified student

‘24hr staffed’ reception is disappointing. The addition of rats in our flat is a nice feature, nice addition to the flat. The black mould around the flat isn’t ideal either. Friendly receptionists is a positive.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1151848 On 30th October 20 verified Verified student

Lovely and friendly halls, staff are always helpful, any maintenance problems are dealt with really quickly. Good location and usually quiet as it's not on a main road, only issue can be the basketball court which is right next door and is often loud throughout the day but this isn't the accommodation's fault. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something a bit quieter than other halls!

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member1045054 On 28th January 20 verified Verified student

Last year was great. This year has been abysmal! They kept the rent high, but removed the cleaners of communal areas, reduced the reception (meaning you can't get anything delivered unless you're at home waiting for it). Noise complaint at 2AM? Report on the app and nothing happens. 'Nothing we can do' they say. Fridge flooding and food spoiling? Reception told me to fix it myself. Literally laughed in my face when I asked if they could fix it. Location is great for Hallam city campus. That's the only thing going for it now.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By Tomjprime1 On 12th November 19 verified Verified student

Overall good but would have stayed in different halls like the Forge or Pinnacles if I did uni again.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1243109 On 3rd November 19 verified Verified student

Okay halls for 1st year, not much chance to socialize as a timid person

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Student Review: 4 /5
By Georgia11 On 21st August 19 verified Verified student

Amazing place before refurbishment and I imagine even better now. Although on the high end of rent, it's worth it 100% as it's bills included. Cleaning came over every 2 weeks and if there was anything wrong, reception was very friendly and would sort it immediately. Good wifi and social space not that I liked anyone who lived there so I didn't care about that but you can't choose your neighbours.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1338562 On 26th May 19 verified Verified student

The person in reception is rarely there, parcels always delayed

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By misterloco On 7th December 16 verified Verified student

It is a very quiet place most suitable for postgraduate students. It was my birthday and few friends came over to wish me at 12, and the next moment i had a noise complaint on a friday night. Guards came and ended the brief party in 2 minutes. Worst experience. Also, the lifts stop working twice a week and theres dirt everywhere. For 150 quid a week you can certainly do much better.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By HMelliehall On 17th October 15 verified Verified student

It's nice but it is small so there is less of a social life. Plus there is no plug sockets by the bed.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member716536 On 8th October 15 verified Verified student

The Anvil is a decent hall if you're not into being in a party hall, usually quite clean and flats are spacious and alright value for money. It is fairly dead though, you won't usually bump into anyone in communal spaces. The keycard system they use for entry is horrendous though, not very reliable and easy to lose your card. The location is great for city campus but abysmal for collegiate at Hallam.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member77362 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Small but lovely halls, everybody knows each other and everybody was so friendly

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member57149 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Lovely accommodation, friendly staff, good size flats and overall great place to stay

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member47133 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Loved both of my yearly stays here, always quiet and relaxing, any problems always sorted ASAP and lovely staff! Made my student experience!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member76928 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

A lot could be improved in terms of the service!

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