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This accommodation is truly the pinnacle of student living. There are nothing but good things to say; it is cheap, close to the city campus and plenty of grocery shops. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is very easy to meet new people via the common area and the gym has state of the art machines. I would highly recommend staying here, especially ada fresher.
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Most helpful review
This accommodation is truly the pinnacle of student living. There are nothing but good things to say; it is cheap, close to the city campus and plenty of grocery shops. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is very easy to meet new people via the common area and the gym has state of the art machines. I would highly recommend staying here, especially ada fresher.
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Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
The Pinnacles Information
| Telephone | 0333 331 7697 |
| Postcode | S2 5TL |
| Price from | £95.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | £250 cashback when you book a room for 24/25 academic year .T&C’s apply. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Classic Plus 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms - Premium Plus 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms Classic 2 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms - Premium 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms - Classic 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms Classic 3 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms Classic 5 Bed Ensuite - Accessible
Single Rooms - Classic 4 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms - Classic Plus 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms - Premium Plus 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms Classic 2 Bed Ensuite - room
Single Rooms - Premium 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Rooms - Classic 5 Bed Ensuite
Single Studios Deluxe Studio
Amenities
This property offers a BBQ area, WiFi, table tennis, 24 hour concierge, cinema room, parking (additional charge), games room, contents insurance, communal kitchen, gym, outdoor area, communal lounge, study room & bike storage. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Communal Events
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- Broadband
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Communal Events
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
Services
- Contents Insurance
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
Travel Times
The Pinnacles is a stone's throw away from bars, clubs, restaurants & shops.
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus10 mins3 mins6 mins1.0 mi
Collegiate Crescent Campus40 mins8 mins27 mins2.1 mi
University of Sheffield
Main Campus22 mins7 mins16 mins1.3 mi
The Pinnacles Biography
Staying at The Pinnacles means that getting to class will be a breeze as Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus is a mere ten-minute walk away and the University of Sheffield is a twenty-five-minute walk or nine-minute cycle away.
Residents can make use of the trendy social spaces such as BBQ area, cinema room, games room, outdoor area, communal kitchen, and communal lounge. If you are looking to work up a mental or physical sweat, you can take advantage of the gym and study room. For added comfort, there is WiFi, bike storage, contents insurance, 24-hour concierge and parking for an additional fee.
The Pinnacles offers a range of en-suite and studio rooms. Stay in a studio and enjoy having a little more space to yourself as well as your own kitchenette. Opt for an en-suite room and share a kitchen and living space with flatmates, while still having your own private bedroom and bathroom.
Get in touch with the accommodation team to find out more!
Q&A
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does the pinnacles have a lift?
By member7113657 On 18th August 24
Reply from The Pinnacles
On 19th August 24
Yes, every block has 2 lifts! :)
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Is the location close to the university and the city centre?
By member1198012 On 24th January 24
The Pinnacles is within 10 minutes walk of Sheffield Hallam City Campus and Sheffield City Centre. There is also a bus stop right outside and a tram stop round the corner, very convenient! :)
By member698013 On 24th January 24
Reply from The Pinnacles
On 27th September 24
10 minutes walk to SHU and right next to the city centre!!
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I am looking for accommodation 29 January 2024 to 30 April 2024.
By member1296720 On 1st January 24
You can apply for a room on https://digstudent.co.uk/the-pinnacles/
By member797757 On 22nd January 24
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How safe is the surrounding area at night ?
By member987506 On 14th June 23
Very safe! 24 hrs security in place.
By member891433 On 21st September 23
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Parking ?
By member573138 On 7th November 22
There is a paid secure car park with limited spaces and limited guest permit parking bays
By member797757 On 22nd January 24
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The majority of the five star reviews are because they have "events" where you leave a review and get a little reward, e.g chocolate. I have lived at The Pinnacles since 2022 so it can't be that bad, right? It wasn't for a long time. The first year was really good, had great events, if there was an issue maintenance was on it in an instant, and in general was a decent place to live. The second year got worse throughout it when Homes for Students took over from Digs. This is where all the issues have arrived. We're only a couple of months into the semester of third year, and its absolutely miserable living here. It really feels like a shell of It's former self. Everything seems to be working like a hollow version of its past. Halfway through second year felt like the pinnacles was on life support, and now the cracks are really starting to show. The majority of the staff really don't help you, and they make the most simple things so difficult. I tried to report something to reception
Maintenance do take their time with non-essentials requests but otherwise, it's been a good experience so far. I've spent 2 years with the pinnacles.
I originally only booked this place to be with my friends, and for the rent compared to other more expensive accommodations, but I’ve come to enjoy it here. I’ve spent multiple evenings in the various social spaces within the pinnacles, and overall I just love the vibe of it.
The staff are all super friendly and everything is really clean, pretty much all you can ask for. Very close to the uni (10 mine walk MAX) and same again for shops
I love it here, my home away from home, I cherish it, I never want to leave, how do I not leave?
A really nice experience that everyone should try if they are expecting to study in hallam
Good amenities and amazing value more money, location is perfect for travelling to Hallam campus
Amazing work well ran clean with a lot of opportunities
This accommodation is truly the pinnacle of student living. There are nothing but good things to say; it is cheap, close to the city campus and plenty of grocery shops. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is very easy to meet new people via the common area and the gym has state of the art machines. I would highly recommend staying here, especially ada fresher.
Really friendly and helpful staff with great living arrangements! Great staff!
Thank you for your kind words - we're so happy to hear that you're enjoying your time with us and hope to see you again next year!
Really easy to navigate, friendly staff and tenants. Great place to stay
Thanks for your review! We're pleased to hear that you find our staff and the rest of the tenants friendly and the site easy to navigate - enjoy the rest of the year! :)
It's really good the atmosphere it great the value for money is great and the location is amazing quite nice and out of the way.
Pretty good 👍 would recommend for a first year student
Thank you for the review - we agree, the perfect accommodation for first years - did you know more than half of our residents are first years with the rest rebooking because they enjoyed their first year so much!
The rooms are spacious, much more affordable then many other student accommodations, comes with a reasonable amount of storage uncluding under bed storage and a good quality full sized wardrobe. The beds are large and come with a mattress protector that is sterile and disposable. Rooms are lockable and secure and flat shared kitchens have enough storage for all members to have atleast 1 cupboard and 1 drawer to themselves. The WiFi isn't reliable but it is useable enough to complete studies and work through your stay and wifi outages last minutes and are quickly restored. There's is a working elevator that allow you to quickly travel between floors and dispose of waste quickly in the bins room on floor 2 There is a free gym located on the site with a good variation of gym equipment and a fully stocked laundromat with ironing boards and irons. Common areas are regularly cleaned and taken care of and areas are well kept.
a good price for a property near to the city campus with lots of activities and clean social spaces
10/10 generally better than I expected from any student accommodation.
Very sociable and lovely accomodation
Very nice place. Short walk to university buildings (about 20 minutes). Very good value for money.
Thanks for leaving a review - we agree The Pinnacles is great value for money, especially with its location being so close to the University & City Centre!!
Wonderful stay at The Pinnacles! Regular free events there made it so much easier to meet people outside of my flat, and overall the place is great value for money. Staff team are great, especially Wren and Rochelle who have always been so friendly, professional and supportive. Great experience all-in-all.
Thank you for your lovely review, we're glad you're enjoying your time here nad have made the most of our events! We'll pass your comments on to Wren and Rochelle who will be thrilled to hear they've had such a positive impact 🤩
Team is amazing. Callum is so helpful with everything!! Always a delight to visit reception
Had a great experience living here and miss it hugely, Whatever small issues we had were dealt with promptly by management who were always more than willing to help.
Thank you so much for your review - it's lovely to hear that you enjoyed your time with us at The Pinnacles!
On site management is poor after the new management has came in this summer since nothing is happening/improving or spending money and they have moved the common spaces around this means that the space is not suitable for the facilities they have put in like the pool table. The outdoor spaces are usually unclean and they are mice and rats around the property. Also they glued the ash tray in the smoking area to the bin so now more then ever there is cigarette buds all over the floor and the table after changing the 3 different smoking to one small area . The doors on the building don’t have an auto lock that works this means that anyone can go into any block and if flat doors are not locked this could cause a security issue. Overall would not recommend this accommodation to anyone even with the cheap price
Thank you for sharing your feedback! Whilst the building is operating under new management, we want to reassure you that the on-site team remain the same hard working, friendly faces who care deeply about the residents and the property. Since the transition, we've been actively making adjustments, and whilst we understand that some changes may take time to show their full impact, we're working hards to create a better living environment for all of our residents. The smoking area, for instance, has been set up in full compliance with regulations, and we've provided plenty of smoking bins to keep the area clean. We encourage everyone to use these in order to maintain the space. Whilst some changes, such as the re-organisation of the common room, were made in an effort to optimise usage and enhance the community feel - this has had a very positive response so far. We have also upgraded our cinema room which we are excited to be re-opening in the coming days! We understand your concerns about security and take this matter very seriously. The site is equipped with 24/7 security, including CCTV coverage, and our team is always on hand to ensure the safety of all residents. We're also actively addressing any issues with locks to maintain a safe and secure environment. We do however ask that all residents make sure their apartment doors are kept locked regularly and to be mindful of security practices to help keep the property safe for all. We genuinely appreciate your feeback as it helps us to improve and continue to porvide a positive experience for all our residents. Thank yuo for sharing your thoughts and if you would like to discuss further, please pop into reception for a chat or send us an email to thepinnacles@universalstudentliving.com 😄
Helpful team and great value for money
Thank you for your review! We're so happy that you found our team helpful and agree that it's great value for money. We take pride in offering affordable accommodation wihtout compromising on the rnage of facilities and services available to our residents!
The rent is reasonable for what we get. The location is a 5 minute walk to the city centre which is perfect for shopping and getting groceries. The staff in the reception are lovely and fast when processing parcels and helping us out with any queries we have.
It has been a wonderful experience so far. The staffs are always ready to help. Rochelle has been wonderful and always with her positive demeanour and smiles
So far I have lived in the pinnacles for 12 days. I have really enjoyed my stay here so far, the rooms are large and spacious, with plenty of storage, the kitchen is open and easy to move around with large windows for plenty of natural light. The staff at the pinnacles are absolutely amazing and incredibly helpful. The pinnacles also offer a wide range of events and rewards on site and the building is very secure and safe to be in with only having access with a fob given with your house keys. The pinnacles is overall a very easy place to live. I have had no issues living here and have been really enjoying my stay.
I liked my last contract so much I stayed as a second year resident again this September. Spacious kitchen, very good room layout. Facilities are always on hand (i.e, washing). The reception staff are very kind.
Accomodation is decent and good location
For £99 a week you can’t ask for any better, the facilities your provided with are excellent and beyond basic. USL provide events which are free of charge and the maintenance team are very prompt at fixing any issues and the staff are always on hand to help with whatever you need. Moving in was a breeze as you are provided with trollies to get your belongings to your room. Security is not a concern as there are 2 key fob entries before you even get to your room. The kitchen has an electric hob, oven and microwave, with plenty of cupboard space to share between flatmates.
Really good accommodation - Rochelle in reception is an absolute gen
Overall a very decent accomodation
Wifi quite slow and cuts out but manageable for most studying. Fairly clean, bit of mould in the room but most issues are dealt with quickly by staff. Pretty good value for money so overall happy.
Third year here would stay forever… coolest management team
great so far been loving my stay here and my room is lovely
The experience has been great, everything's been lovely and when I had an issue, maintenance came and dealt with it quickly. The reception are all friendly people, too!
Great price, perfect wifi connection, good amenities and a good location. what more can you ask for?!?
Good in total rating. Its have a nice apartment and good environment too. So far, I have good experience and the people are friendly as well as the staff
Thank you for your review. We're glad you're enjoying your experience so far!
Ive been here for 2 years, ive had a few issues but each time they were promptly solved by the maintenance team. They have been really understanding anytime i come with a problem but its an old building so some issues are to be expected. Every time i go to reception they always make me feel welcome, a big shoutout to wren, rochelle and callum who have stayed at the pinnacles when they moved from digs!!! The move has been a bit wack but so far this new year is going well i think! The new girl with blue hair seems nice too so all staff are great! The staff really make the place worth it to me Big shoutout to michelle and demi for always saying hello and having a chat when they see me, it always brightens my day:) Loads of events are hosted by the team and they have a cool common room to chill so its good for socialising! Location is okay, Theres a bus stop right outside to get around but it would be nice if there was a shop closer by. Overall cant complain for the price!!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're elated to hear that you've had such a positive stay over the past two years and that our team have promptly addressed any of your concerns. It's wonderful to know that our team - especially Callum, Wren, Rochelle, Michelle and Demi, have made you feel so welcome. We'll be sure to pass along your shoutouts to them - they'll be delighted to hear it! We're glad you're enjoying the events and common room, we aim to create a vibrant community for our residents! Keep an eye out for lots more events coming your way!!
I I rebooked for the 3rd time I hope to see some updating of the rooms and gaming area..
Thank you! It's great to hear that you're staying with us for a third year. We're regularly seeking ways to improve our facilities and are open to any suggestions you may have - keep an eye our for our updated cinema room opening very soon!
The funky hair rocker girl and callum are the best. The people here make the experience great
Thank your for your great comments - the management team, Callum & Wren, will be delighted to hear your positive feedback!
Been at a the Pinnacles for 5 years, you get what you pay for, it’s comfortable. The handover to the new company wasn’t handled well but the old staff were retained which makes a huge difference. It’s the support staff/ people who really make the experience worth it - the likes of Michelle and Chris especially.
Thank you for your very thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that you've found comfortin your FIVE YEARS at The Pinnacles and appreciate your understanding during the transition to a new management company. We're happy to have retained our dedicated staff and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Michelle, Chris and the rest of the team - they truly make a difference in our residents' experiences. Your feedback is invaluable - thank you!
Perfect for your UNiDAYS. It’s a nice place to live.
Thank you for your review! We agree The Pinnacles is the perfect place for to live during your time at university with great facilities and a lovely team at a very affordable cost!
Very good and helpful staff. :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments!
The reception team is very cool, emma is lovely
Thank you for your kind words! We'll be sure to pass on your comliment to Emma who will be happy to hear it!
Good value for money, lived here 2 years in a row. Friendly staff
Thanks so much for your review and for choosing to stay with us for two years in a row! We're delighted to hear that you find The Pinnacles good value for money and that our team have been friendly and welcoming. Your continued support means a lot to us, and we're always here if you need anything!
good accom so far! not too out of the way but not too central either! however i do wish reception and parcel times were extended a little!!
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying The Pinnacles and find the location convenient. We appreciate your suggestion about extending pasrcel collection times. Currently, parcel collection is available between 13:00 & 17:00 to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone. If you wish to collect a parcel out of hours, please send us an email to thepinnacles@universalstudentliving.com and we'll be happy to leave it with the security team for you to collect.
amazing prices for the size of the studios, easy to catch trams and busses and 15 minutes from the train station. ubers to collegiate campus are quite cheap as well and it takes about 10 minutes to get there without traffic. great reception staff as well.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that you're enjoying the spacious apartments and the convenience of nearby transport options. It's great to know that the location is working well for you, whetehr it's catching trams, buses or quick Uber rides! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the recepiton staff - they'll be delighted to hear such lovely feedback!
Very good and nice accom helpful staff
Thank you for your review 😃
Okay to live in as a last resort if you cant find anything better. Old building though (built in 2008) so definitely expect few issues but maintenance team sort it. Closest shop is a bit of a walk away. Wouldn’t rebook again if I can get an accom with closer shops and to uni and not having to go through fargate every time.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your honest feedback and are glad to hear that our maintenance team have been helpful in addressing any issues you've had. We understand that location can be a personal prefernece, and whilst we are proud of proximity to key areas like SHU and the city centre, we know that convenience is important! We're always working to improve the overall experience for our residents and appreciate you highligting this. If you have any suggestions of how we could improve going forward, please reach out to the on site team! 😃
The last two year of my time at pinnacles have been wonderful, I have met so many people and the facilities are such good value. I feel safe and and any issues I have encountered with have been taken seriously and dealt with - I would recommend The pinnacles to anyone !!
Thank you for your positive review and for continuing to rebook with us for the last two years! We love seeing familiar faces on site and it fills us with joy to see so many rebookers this year! We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us this year 😎
Great place to stay, lovely and accommodating staff. Great places to chill and hang with friends or study. Great value for money and offer a summer stay
Thank you for your review - we're glad to hear that you've made use of our common spaces! We offer a great range of facilities for our residents to use at a very affordable price - bargain!