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3.64 / 5
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Dinwiddy was in a brilliant location! And for the price per month it’s good value for money! The staff are brilliant and are on hand to help out if there is any issues with your room! My window was sorted in less than a day when there was an issue! Wi-Fi is good, good connection never any issue! Overall a good experience !

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Dinwiddy was in a brilliant location! And for the price per month it’s good value for money! The staff are brilliant and are on hand to help out if there is any issues with your room! My window was sorted in less than a day when there was an issue! Wi-Fi is good, good connection never any issue! Overall a good experience !

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Hi I wiil be studying in wesminster university in Septembre 2024 , its possible to book i dndwiddy house
By member5106251 On 9th April 24
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Hello I want to book en-suite from sept 2024-2025. How can I book. Iam an international students studying in UAL .. Thks
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Hi, I'm currently booked in to stay in a standard ensuite starting from next week, I was wondering whether pots/pans/plates/cutlery/sheets are provided or whether I would have to bring those myself?
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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member10116094 On 26th September 24 verified Verified student

All rooms are different sized and they expect you to pay the same price as everyone else. Then staff lie to you and say that you’re wrong and that the room you have been living in is the same as everyone else’s (it’s not). You just end up paying extra this year aswell for an even smaller room. The pricing is extortionate for university students and I have gone hungry to be able to afford rent. I am a second year and all the other second years have received acceptable rooms, and I am the only one with a tiny room. My room is so bad, that it’s not even a room, it’s been built in to the wall with cabin metal bindings attaching it. There is no window ventilation so my room is hot all the time even now in the colder months. The second you open the door into my room you immediately meet a wall. I should not have to pay extra rent when my room this year is so much worse and unlivable than last year.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 3rd October 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member7110293 On 4th June 24 verified Verified student

The fire alarm error was quite annoying time to time :( but everything else was great. Had good time in dinwiddy

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 5th June 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member5110223 On 3rd June 24 verified Verified student

Dinwiddy is in a perfect location, and for this location there is no alternative due to the price factor. For one of the cheapest accommodations available, to have it located 20mins walk away from UCl, SOAS and other universities, 5 min walk away from King's Cross station and not far from Angel is an amazing aspect. The courtyard is special as it brings people together every day, however one downfall of Dinwiddy House is the common room, as it is very basic and small, but this may be why the courtyard is one of the best features as it forces people to sit together and socialise outside.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 4th June 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member5110214 On 3rd June 24 verified Verified student

Dinwiddy was in a brilliant location! And for the price per month it’s good value for money! The staff are brilliant and are on hand to help out if there is any issues with your room! My window was sorted in less than a day when there was an issue! Wi-Fi is good, good connection never any issue! Overall a good experience !

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 4th June 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member6110212 On 3rd June 24 verified Verified student

Dinwiddy House exceeded my expectations with its fantastic location, just a short walk from Kings Cross and SOAS university. The courtyard is a nice space for socializing, and the staff are sweet and helpful. I highly recommend Dinwiddy House for a great student living experience.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 4th June 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member11110186 On 3rd June 24 verified Verified student

The accommodation is good value for the price. The location is great as it is really close to a big station, supermarkets and great clothing stores. It could be cleaner and it isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing building but it’s a good way to live in central for cheap.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 4th June 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member9110132 On 1st June 24 verified Verified student

Very lovely staff, cleaning every Friday, 1gb internet, and basic amenities with a good outside common area.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 4th June 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member9108714 On 15th May 24 verified Verified student

amazing, affordable accommodation in the heart of london. loved being here for my first year, would highly reccomend to anyone who is interested in going to university in london :)

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 15th May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member9108432 On 10th May 24 verified Verified student

I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Dinwiddy, so much that I am returning next year! The staff always try their best when resolving issues, the social aspect is amazing, and the location is great for price. The cleaners also do an efficient job, and are always very friendly saying hello. Any issues occurring in the flat such as when our heating didn't work, reception were quick to resolve this. Looking forward to coming back next year!

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 13th May 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member13108347 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Dinwiddy House is an ideal place for students to stay during their time at university. It has everything you need provided for you. In terms of service and when things go wrong, I have had a poor experience. On arrival my flat did not have a kettle when the other flats did, and when I asked for this to be sorted I was told 'I would have to buy one myself.' Then later in the year, one of the fridges broke and it took 2 weeks with me constantly sending emails to get it fixed. Then we had a leaking issue from the roof, someone came to fix it and now remains a gaping hole. Dinwiddy House does the job and good for the money, but my experience wasn't entirely enjoyable.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 10th May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6108339 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

amazing value for money great location great room and social space

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 10th May 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1398859 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

The place is good for its placement, but do not expect greatness. It is very bog-standard but worth it as it is close to everything in London.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1198846 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Great location and price. Friendly staff. Fixed maintenance issues in a timely manner. Great kitchen.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member798840 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

It's decent overall keeping in consideration the location and price of the rooms.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 12th March 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1398835 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Overall good value for money and excellent location but issues are hard to resolve sometimes

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 12th March 24
Student Review: 3 /5
By member594569 On 6th November 23 verified Verified student

The location is amazing (Dinwiddy is very close to Kings Cross station, and there are many sightseeing places within walking distance), and the accommodation fees are relatively cheap considering inflation and the fact that I live in London. However, people are very loud almost every night and some are smoking weed in the yard so it smells bad (even lifts smells like a weed). Also, there are unremovable stains on the carpet and curtain and the shower is like a prison one. Showers need to be replaced ASAP.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member694554 On 6th November 23 verified Verified student

Great place to live! I personally love how centrally I’m located. I also feel super safe.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1294369 On 31st October 23 verified Verified student

The room was dirty when I received it :( but I think the value is actually good taking into consideration it is in kings cross.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1394228 On 30th October 23 verified Verified student

Amazing location and value . Absolutely love the staff at the reception . They couldn’t be more friendly and helpful . Absolutely love Joanne , the accommodation manager. Super prompt , super responsive, super helpful , super friendly , even if it means staying for hours longer than her work hours . Haider and tbe night manager afe amazing and super helpful too . I feel very safe and at ease .

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member494216 On 29th October 23 verified Verified student

I have not had a terrible experience at Dinwiddy. I have a working shower, kitchen, and a comfortable enough place to sleep. The location is conveniently close to a train and tube station, and the walk to my university is not horrible. There are limited areas to hangout with students outside of your room. There is a quad, but other students often cover it with rubbish and make it very unclean with alcohol bottles and cigarettes. There is a common area, but it’s very small and not very comfortable so you’d rather stay in your room.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member694193 On 29th October 23 verified Verified student

. pretty good for the price, considering its central london

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1094093 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Great place for first years particularly. Maintenance is excellent. Would say it is slightly pricy but honestly it’s pretty reasonable for the location and for your own en-suite which is a privilege in central. Would recommend!

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member594085 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I really enjoy staying at Dinwiddy House. It is generally clean, and all the staff are really friendly and helpful. I always feel safe here and of course the location is great. There are a range of activities I am able to do in the common area, and there are various wending machines I can get snacks and meals from too.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member994074 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

A great place to live as a student. Own bathroom and good attention. I enjoy living here while I study.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member794071 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Very good location with good transportation, rooms and kitchen are nice but en-suite bathrooms could be refurbished as there are leaks and the shower is unsatisfactory.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member694036 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I’ve made some really nice friends and love my flat. Got a nice space to hang out and a comfortable size room for London

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1294018 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I love the people at Dinwiddy, they are very respectful and the staff is amazing. The front desk people and the cleaners are so nice and helpful all the time. I think the problems with Dinwiddy House are out of their hands. The bathroom/shower situation is quite rough, and when I moved in my shower broke and my carpet was very dirty. Also, the sink and stovetop in my kitchen were broken too, It took awhile to get these things fixed.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1093999 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Staff are nice and accommodating but I'm not sure if every issue is resolved in a timely fashion. Personally, I've had no problems but I hear some people have. There are a few social events which is nice but on a personal level it's closer to 3 stars just because I don't go to them.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member993986 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I live in block A and my room itself is good value for what I’m paying. However, I was disappointed to see that the bathroom is not if the same quality, particularly the shower, which is basically a hole in the wall, and the fact that the water from having a shower spills all over the floor. This leads to me having to deep clean the floor to prevent smells and rot. The kitchen is good apart from the dirty floor, which remains that way even after being cleaned

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member693953 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Being in trouble with money was a real concern of mine during my first term at Dinwiddy. I had spent the year prior here, and suddenly found myself between a rock and a hard place. After finally reaching out for help regarding financial arrangements , the staff couldn't have been more fanstatic. They were exceptionally kind, empathetic and were able to help me resolve things in a timely fashion. Not only is this accommodation such good value for money, both budget and location wise being dead-set in zone 1, but the staff really make it feel like home. Couldn't recommend this accommodation more, and I hope to stay on for a third year.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1093945 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

I came to Dinwiddy House for my 4th and final year at SOAS. For my 1st and 2nd year, I lived at a catered intercollegiate accomodation called College Hall. Now, the difference in rent was only approximately £80 per week. When I arrived at Dinwiddy, I had some expectations of what the room and facilities would be like but I was a little disappointed. The taps and showers are on 3 second timers so you can't actually have a shower in peace or wash your face in peace without pressing the button every 3 seconds. I was expecting more shelves in the bedroom to put my books and a bed side table. They have a 5W bulb in the bedroom which doesn't give enough light. They don't even provide a study lamp! However, the rooms all have an ensuite, and they are a decent size. It's a 25-minute walk to SOAS, which isn't bad if you're trying to get your daily exercise in. Overall, the facilities they provide for the rent you pay isn't worthwhile, but it's affordable and doesn't break the bank.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1393936 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Overall a good place, however I would add more social spaces and events for people to engage with one another. Furthermore, keeping up with cleaning inspections as some flatmates aren't very clean people.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1393933 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

It's in a very convenient area but very expensive.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member693913 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

The room is dirty and not cleaned properly before moving in. However the staff are lovely and the courtyard provided a nice community feeling.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1193900 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

This year within the accommodation is very nice so far, the room is not the best but is nice considering I get a bathroom to myself as well. The room was in good shape apart from the window which is really difficult to shut. The staff this year are friendly and they listened to previous feedback about the social areas and the looking after of the cats!

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member493893 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

The staff members are helpful but the management is not so good. I like the location.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member793887 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Kitchen space could be better in our particular flat but the overall experience is better than most accommodation, the courtyard is very sociablea but equally having a room with an ensuite gives a good level of privacy. Location this close to kings cross station and regent's canal is perfect.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member693868 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Love to stay in kitchen space with my flatmates! Accommodation stuffs are welcoming and nice peope!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1093860 On 27th October 23 verified Verified student

Very good location, nice staff

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member890271 On 19th August 23 verified Verified student

Love it! Best location ever and great management

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 29th January 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member989312 On 26th July 23 verified Verified student

I met great people and was in the perfect location to go to school or on night out. However I had no hot water for month and the flat was dirty.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1389298 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

I had a good time, the location is definitely a bonus. The accommodation is a bit old and could use some renovation, but definitely worth for the price. The staff is friendly. I noticed there were a number of problems from internet issues to heaters and water issues, however the staff was always trying to get it solved as soon as possible. I had some trouble with my flat mates who did not respect quiet hours. Overall a decent accommodation for first and second year students.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member989280 On 25th July 23 verified Verified student

Diwiddy House is an extremely isolating place to live with zero indoor common space besides the kitchen in each block and the tiny common space in the lobby. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone besides the location.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1088662 On 5th July 23 verified Verified student

I recently met with a friend and spoke to her about the unfamiliar sadness that envelops me everytime I think of my inevitable departure from this place. Dinwiddy has come to mean so many things for me- The Office in the common area where you can hear and see people meeting strangers and becoming friends, where echoes of laughter always fill you with a sense of company in the depths of loneliness, and the 12am birthday parties that you get to witness (or be part of) in that little shed. I will forever remember the awkward morning encounters in the laundry rooms, and the unreasonably slow elevator in block E that sparked the beginning of many acquaintances. My most treasured memory will always remain the two dinwiddy cats in the courtyard: to just see them bring joy to despairing graduates and undergraduates during finals or assignment season, has helped me through the worst of days. Dinwiddy, in many ways, is my experience as a postgraduate in a different country.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 1 /5
By member588520 On 1st July 23 verified Verified student

Flies, rats, and unpleasant staff. Having lived at the accommodation for three consecutive years I can confidently say that although it is value for money the service by the sanctuary students staff and the quality of the accommodation is below par.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member588370 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

Pros: Grateful for the friends I made & love the sense of community felt during my time at Dinwiddy. Cleaners were exceptionally sweet and please be patient and kind to the staff at Dinwiddy

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member888335 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

I stayed at Dinwiddy for 2 years, and I generally enjoyed it. The staff in the reception and the cleaners, are really friendly and helpful. If something broke, they’d usually fix it within the week, if not sooner. You won’t find cheaper student accommodation so close to SOAS, and having Kings Cross a 10 min walk away means that you’re very well connected to the entire city, as well as to the rest of the country. On the downside, there are a few things to be mentioned. The lift in F block was broken for the majority of the second year, and likewise, the hot water didn’t work on and off for months, during the winter (they were waiting for spare parts in order to fix both, but honestly, it wasn’t very professional). Also, while the kitchen was cleaned every week whereever the countertops, stovetops and sinks are clear from stuff, the rest of the time, the kitchen is only as clean as 6 students bother to keep it. So it was pretty disgusting a lot of the time But overall, I do recommend

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1388308 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

All in all, pretty reasonable place to live. Not the best but for what it was worth, you can certainly live in it. Close to University so very convenient and I got a pretty spacious room so can't really complain

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member588281 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Great value for money! Loved the 24/7 security

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member788254 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

We were met with several hot water supply issues throughout winter, occasionally laundry machines not working, one power outage caused due to some issue on the tube network at Kings Cross - but the management was quick to resolve them, apart from the water issue that took longer due to issues beyond their control. I had some issues with a few flatmates, with one attempting to break into my room at 1am with her boyfriend, in my female only flat. The security team took instant action and I got a new room within the week. They were very helpful and kind. Especially Sharon, the Assistant Accommodation Manager and Jacob, the security officer.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1087425 On 10th June 23 verified Verified student

Horrible experience as there were leaks in every building, which was a major violation of contract. And when my room was flooded there was no maintenance or managers on-site to fix the issue immediately despite there being 24/7 maintenence advertised on the website. I had to wait the next day whilst waiting in a flooded room and this was a very stressful experience. Then when the managers did intervene they moved me into another room that had another leak in the building and I had no hot water. For other repair issues, it would take weeks to get them resolved. Living at dinwiddy was just a traumatic and stressful experience.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member687417 On 10th June 23 verified Verified student

Really helpful staff, great location and the room was great value for money

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1087414 On 10th June 23 verified Verified student

It was okay, didn't have hot water for half the time

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 1 /5
By member486806 On 25th May 23 verified Verified student

This place is a money making SLUM. Disgusting managers and staff who couldn’t care less about their job despite it being their only career prospect and the best that they could do in life. They’re rude, probably orphans as they have no manners or morals which is shown through their poor attitude towards teenagers even though they are nearing menopause themselves. They are slow and lazy and would do anything to not do their jobs - one of the MANY examples is when there were mice in the flat and refused to move flatmates out of the mice infested room and also refused to get pest control until a week later. The rooms themselves have mould, stains and putrid smells coming from the carpet which I don’t doubt has been replaced since the place opened. There’s fungus and unknown juices leaking everywhere in cracks of the rooms. There are maggots and worms in the drains that eventually turn into flies and swarm the room. The bed is a disgrace, you might as well sleep on the street on cardboard.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member685356 On 28th April 23 verified Verified student

I really enjoyed my time at Dinwiddy. The staff is phenomenal and so helpful, and while the facilities are not super updated, the location and the people make it very worthwhile.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 31st January 24
Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member884608 On 20th April 23 verified Verified student

It’s a good locations and staff are alright, but there’s been wayyy too many issues this year with the accommodation to be paying anywhere near what we are paying. For example, the lack of hot water and heating throughout the whole year, constant wifi issues, the lifts almost never working, maintenance taking forever to come and requests for maintenance being ignored. It’s just not what I’m paying for :(

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member784606 On 20th April 23 verified Verified student

In all honesty this accommodation gets away with things because it’s cheap. When we lost hot water in December they would lie and say it’s just individual people and it would come back soon then do nothing. It only fixed in late March, isn’t 100% back and there was no compensation. The manager is argumentative when you discuss issues with him and don’t accept his brush off apology because you want actual help. Rent is increasing even more next year and this feels like them making us pay for the temporary boiler mess of the last year. However, the room is ok, heating from the radiator is good and the kitchen supplies work. Maintenance is very good, always fixing things as quickly as possible and the reception/security staff are always there to answer anything.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1376108 On 26th January 23 verified Verified student

Very helpful staff members! Haider khokhar helped me into my flat when I forgot my key and was so kind, lovely company!

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 30th January 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member549086 On 5th June 20 verified Verified student

Dinwiddy House is a popular choice for SOAS students, but BEWARE when you end up in a situation like the current Covid-19 crisis, they will not respect you at all. Lots of students this year literally begged them for altering the contract or reducing the rent fee, as they were going back home. I personally haven't been in my flat for 3 months and paid £3000 for nothing. Some of the staff at the reception are very hostile too, so it's not a very pleasant place to live anyways. On top of that, getting your room is like a Russian Roulette, you might end up in the nicely refurbished block A with normal showers and new furniture, or in Block E, where you have to put up with 'swimming pool showers' (you push a button and the water flows for about 10 seconds) and of course you can't control the temperature. There is an outdoor courtyard, but if you end up living with your window facing the courtyard, you will hear screaming and laughing every single night. I don't recommend.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1239322 On 13th June 19 verified Verified student

I have been living here for the past nine months and I am low maintenance and don't have much to ask BUT I have never met unhelpful staff in my life as the staff here. They don't reply to emails and dont track their communication. I have to explain my issue to everyone who happens to sit on the reception on that day. They dont even try to make an effort, all they say is 'there is nothing else we can do about this' for a simple thing that can be resolved. The manager is there from 2-4pm (only) and we have to plan our days according to that time slot if we have a problem. The only reason I am staying here is because it's close to my school.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 5th January 22
Student Review: 2.8 /5
By peps875 On 10th April 15 verified Verified student

The location of dinwiddy is really good. It is only a short walk from SOAS and is very close to Kings Cross. I did however move out halfway through the year. Other students there are also very nice and very welcoming but the quality of the accommodation was very poor, especially for the amount of money you have to pay. Rooms, especially bathrooms, we're pretty poor and the shower wasn't good at all. I also have seen both cockroaches and mice within the building. There are also frequent fire alarms and times when water (usually hot) does not work. I also know people who's locks have been broken for a long time. Overall, it is in a nice location but if possible I wouldn't pay the money for the quality of accommodation you get.

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Reply from Dinwiddy House On 5th January 22

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