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Dinwiddy House Information
| Telephone | 0300 123 5050 |
| Postcode | N1 9NF |
| Top tip | Dinwiddy House has a great zone 1 location just a few minutes' walk from King's Cross-St. Pancras International. Visit website for more details |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Double Bed Ensuite
Single Studios Small Studio (SOAS)
Single Studios Medium Studio (SOAS)
Single Studios Large Studio (SOAS)
Amenities
This property offers all-inclusive bills, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, bike storage, free contents insurance, electronic entry, on-site security, CCTV, 24-hour staff cover, garden area & common room equipped with large screen TV & games machines. Discover more!
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- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
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- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
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- Outdoor Area
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- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
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- Contents Insurance
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- No Smoking
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Dinwiddy House is situated in zone 1 a stone's throw from transport links, museums, galleries, shops, supermarkets, a shopping mall, restaurants & bars.
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
Bloomsbury Campus23 mins7 mins23 mins2.1 mi
Dinwiddy House Biography
At Dinwiddy House you’ll be within walking distance to both SOAS campuses and nearby transport links to numerous other London universities The local area has supermarkets, a shopping mall, plenty of restaurants and bars with easy access to the rest of London.
You can socialise with friends in the garden area or common room which has a large TV. The building is safe and secure with electronic entry, CCTV, on-site security and 24-hour staff cover. There's an on-site laundry facility and secure bike storage. You'll also enjoy free contents insurance and broadband with all-inclusive bills.
You have a choice of staying in a standard ensuite, double ensuite and studio room. The ensuite rooms provide a sense of community as they have shared kitchen and dining facilities whilst the studios are the perfect choice if you are looking for independent living.
To find out more, visit Sanctuary Student website!
Q&A
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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
Reply from Dinwiddy House
On 10th April 24
Thank you for your question. Dinwiddy House is in a nominations agreement with SOAS university and so SOAS students book through SOAS accommodation office are prioritised. You could look on the sanctuary web site, at our direct let buildings such as Don Gratton House, Craft building, Coopers court and Manna Ash House, they will be happy to help you.
I hope this is helpful, Kind regards, Joanne, Accommodation Manager
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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
By member598465 On 30th January 24
Reply from Dinwiddy House
On 30th January 24
Hi,
I am sorry but Paul Robeson House is linked with post-graduates from SOAS and so we are unable to accept residents from different universities, Have you looked on our web site, sanctuary has some direct let buildings in London too.
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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?
By member587483 On 13th June 23
Reply from Dinwiddy House
On 17th February 25
Hi,
Thank You For Your Question
If You Were Interested In Booking Summer Accommodation For Summer 2025 You Are Welcome To Do So On The Website As Detailed Below
Dinwiddy House - London Summer Accommodation
Please Note Bedding, bed linen and towels are provided and your room and apartment is serviced weekly.
If You Have Any Questions Please Do Get In Touch With My Colleagues On summerbreaks@sanctuary.co.uk Who Will Be Happy To Help You With Any Questions You May Have
Best wishes
Haider
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What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
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.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
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The general experience at dinwiddy is good. Staff are kind. I’ve had some issues with maintenance where we’ve made complaints and it’s taken several weeks before being fixed (a sink was blocked on the day of arrival it’s been 3 months and still blocked). Dinwiddy is generally well kept and a comfortable place to live.
Hello 👋 Thank You For Your Review Of Dinwiddy I Am Really Sorry To Read About The Issues You Have Been Facing Regarding Your Kitchen Sink - I Would Like To Make This Right For You And Your Flatmates - Please Could You Come To See Me In The Next Couple Of Days To Let Me Know Of Your Flat Number and I Will Get In Touch With Our Repairs Team To Get an Update On The Repair I Am Happy To Read That Your Experience Of Staying At Dinwiddy Has Been Great :) Once Again I Am Sorry For The Issues You Have Been Facing With Your Sink - As I Have Mentioned I Would Like To Make This Right Best wishes Haider Sanctuary Students
I love Dinwiddy House and it has been some of the best experience I have ever had, the friends I have made and the memories have been amazing. I would love to live here again! Our kitchen sink has been blocked for 4 months but if that’s the worse thing then i’ll take it. The location is the best, I couldn’t even dream about living here, this is everything I could have wanted and more.
Hello 👋 Thank You For Your Review - I Am Happy To Hear You Are Enjoying Your Tenancy With Us I Am Sorry About The Blocked Sink - If You Would Like To Come and See Me In The Next Few Days And Let Me Know Your Flat Number I Will Chase Our Repairs Team For an Update On The Repair - As It May Be That We Have Instructed an External Plumber To Come By To Get The Sink Blockage Cleared Once Again I Am Really Sorry About The Blocked Sink As I Have Said If You Would Like To Come and See Me In The Next Few Days I Would Like To Put This Right For You And Your Flatmates By Chasing The Repair With Our Repairs Team Best wishes Haider Sanctuary Students
The location is probably my favourite part, the walk to my uni is only 20 minutes too. Socially it is pretty solid, you meet quite a few people everyday. However they should have regular maintenance of the rooms as mine is quite old and was a bit dirty when I moved in (gum on the carpet, faulty knobs).
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The dorm is a little smelly but overall very well maintained
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Real downside is the bathroom.
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Generally ok, although room quality varies starkly from one block to another so you could be paying the same amount for an amazing, fully refurbished room and one where paint is flaking off the walls and the bathroom facilities are below average.
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Good experience so far! I like location and staff is incredible. However, I would love if the staff would put on Dinwiddy House social events, so we could meet more people.
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They resolved any issue I encountered timely and also listened to my personal requests when I booked for my room. Also a great value for money considering its unmatched location.
Hi, Thank You For Your Review Of Dinwiddy I Am Happy To Hear That We Have Been Able To Resolve Any Queries and Issues In a Timely Manner We Always Strive To Provide an Comftable and Enjoyable Tenancy If You Have Any More Feedback Please Do Let Me Know At Reception Best wishes Haider Sanctuary Students
it’s an amazing place. all the staff are super friendly and helpful, and the actual buildings are amazing value for money. location couldn’t be better - right at the centre of london!!
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talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, 💩 on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
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My stay at Dinwiddy has been pretty good so far. Whenever there is a problem the staff are receptive and act fairly fast. The only qualm I have is communication around different services requested by students or required by the property. The communication could be clearer and more streamlined.
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I’m really sufficient to live in Dinwiddy House.
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First workers in reception was always nice. And cleaning service was very satisfying. Especially the location and the housing fee was very reasonable. By the way, the lift had problem very often and we cant use it for more than 2 months. Hope property is better managed. Lastly about social activities, i want there is some part or greeting in holidays. And i do know that in central london it is hard to make social space for student use.
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My accommodation is good, in a very convenient location
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I really appreciate the fact that maintainance team responds as soon as the issue is reported and solves it. Also, the cleaners are always making sure to keep the place clean and they are super friendly and nice. Value for money is good considering the location, however the toilets could be much better (at least shower).
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Administration takes far too long to repair damages and is very unresponsive.
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The location is great and is reasonably good value for the money, but appliances and features of the rooms are consistently breaking down. Multiple showers have been broken including one resident who did not have access to her own shower for multiple weeks. The fire alarms are also incredibly annoying.
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There were a lot of issues with the rooms when me and my friends arrived, things weren't clean, things weren't broken. Over the weeks it got better but it was difficult to come in and have things not work correctly and be a little bit dirty.
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The accommodation has been sufficient for me as an individual as it provides all necessities which I need to live a good student life. It is in a good location, near Kings Cross and only 26 minutes away from SOAS university which makes it accessible and sufficient for me. I have not really seen any engagement events at the accommodation however the common space does allow you to engage and possibly meet other residents around the Foosball table.
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I've enjoyed my stay at Dinwiddy so far. The location is great, but I feel a lack of a social experience here.
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great place, block B is nice, older blocks are less nice.
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Living at Dinwiddy House gives me the convenience of being in central London, with easy access to my studies and the city’s vibrant atmosphere. The accommodation provides a social environment where I meet other students, though the facilities are fairly basic, and noise levels can sometimes be unpredictable. While I enjoy the independence and the opportunities that come with living here, I also face some of the typical challenges of student housing. Overall, it is a valuable experience that gives me insight into student life in London.
Hello 👋 Thank You For Your Review Of Dinwiddy I Am Happy To Hear You Feel That Dinwiddy Provides an Social Environment To Meet Other Students - If You Have Any Concerns About Loud Noise During Our Quiet Hours You Are Welcome To Get In Touch With Security OOH Who Will Be Able To Address This And You Can Also Get In Touch With Us And We Will Be Able To Address This I Am Happy To Read That You Enjoy The Independence and The opportunities That Come With Living At Dinwiddy - Living Away From Home Can Be Quite Daunting If You Require Any Support Or Assistance Please Find Below Link To Our Wellbeing Page On Our Website Your Wellbeing | Sanctuary Students If You Have Any Feedback You Would Like To Let Us Know Best wishes Haider Sanctuary Students
Great but social space needs improvement,Cleanliness needs improvement .
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For the amount of money paid, the rooms are far too small and in desperate need of refurbishment.. Some blocks have been refurbished and some are very dated with old furniture. It’s unfair that everyone pays the same rent for different standards of living. Showers are awful. The only good thing about this place is the central London location, apart from that it’s very disappointing, if it were a private landlord in charge of the flats, they wouldn’t get away with these standards.
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Overall, the building is tidy and security makes me feel very safe! Reception is friendly and helpful. Besides the dorm and kitchen, there isn’t much communal space— as nobody uses the common space in the lobby.
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showers are better in some rooms than others. in some, it is just a button that shuts off after a few seconds.
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Decent facilities and great location. Have heard complaints of pests from others who live in the accommodation.
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The location and accessibility is really good. As well as the staff.
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Overall, I have had a good experience living in Dinwiddy! As an international student, the wet rooms are a new thing to me. It took some time to get used that! Despite that change, I have enjoyed my experience. I do wish that the facilities had cleaned the rooms better before allowing us to move in, as there was a lot of hair on the carpet.
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It’s been great so far! I love the people and the community it has given me!
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it is in agreement great location (Kings Cross), but the bathrooms are very small and fire alarm goes off very often.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry to hear that you feel there was an issue with the fire alarm. We do ensure that we adhere to fire safety regulations which are in place for the safety of everyone on site. We value your opinions and are continually working to improve our services in the future.
ok to live in but staff is slow to help if you have a problem
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A great accommodation in a prime location that allows me easy access to my campus. Lovely reception staff and nice facilities
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I'm not a huge fan of the accommodation in general, the beds are too small, the walls are too thin, the buildings don't have common rooms, and the ovens are always broken.
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I’ve had a very enjoyable experience so far staying at Dinwiddy House. The accommodation is comfortable and conveniently located. What really stood out to me was the staff—they are incredibly attentive, kind, and always quick to address any issues or concerns I had. Their responsiveness made a big difference, as it created a welcoming and stress-free environment. One area I feel could be improved, however, is the social aspect of the accommodation. While the rooms and facilities are great, I wish there were more social spaces and events to help students connect and engage with each other. As it stands, the communal spaces feel a bit underutilized, and additional events would make a big difference in fostering a sense of community.
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I love the resident cats, and the accommodation is conveniently located.
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its been ok but the bathroom is strange since its a combined shower and toilet and theres no separation
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Reception is willing to help, and cleaning service is also good
Hi. Thank You For Your Review I Am Happy To Hear Myself and My Colleagues Are Always helpful and Willing To Help In Anyway We Can To Make Your Stay Enjoyable I Hope You Have a Great Day :) Best wishes Haider Sanctuary Students
Dinwiddy works fine for student housing. They could definitely stand to stock the kitchen with pots and plates as filling up the kitchen was expensive. The single room and bathroom set-up is very convenient, but the lack of a true common space in each flat hurts the ability to foster community. The shower and bathroom faucets could also be improved, as well as the cleanliness of bathroom carpets and mattress quality. Walls are also very thin and you can hear everything that goes on in the room next to you. Very easy to tailgate into the complex but feels safe due to the surrounding area. A lot of shops within a 15 minute walk.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All flats on site have between 4 and 10 residents and many students like to supply their own crockery and kitchen equipment. Although we understand that space is limited, all flats have ample space for the residents of that flat to socialise within the kitchen, we also have a secure outside courtyard and large common room where residents can meet. We value your opinions and we are continually working to improve our buildings and services to ensure that we are providing the best service possible.
Overall, Dinwiddy is a great space for students. The location being near kings cross station is more than ideal, making commuting to various unis easy. The rooms are spacious and especially in the E block, modern and updated.
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So far, everything has been going well perfectly however some areas can be improved like an organised events that invites all students to sort of connecting with each other.
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It’s alright like because everyone goes here abit rough around the edges but you get what you pay for.
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My experience has been great. I've met lots of people and haven't had any problems. I feel like everyone meets in the smoking shed or that area, which is quite funny since that's where I met some of my friends. It'd a humble place with a lot of great people!
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Overall the actual accomodation is great, however the lack of social spaces limits meeting people outside of your flat. It would be great it there was social spaces for each block etc.
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Location is good, kitchen is nice but shower is terrible
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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.
We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with your room. Unfortunately, the room sizes are all the same however the layout of the furniture may make a difference. I believe that your concerns were addressed during conversations with the team. We are hoping that the overall expirience with us will improve during your stay with us. Me and the team will always be happy to assist you. Sharon
The fire alarm error was quite annoying time to time :( but everything else was great. Had good time in dinwiddy
Thank you for your review, We do advise everyone on arrival that we test the fire alarms every Tuesday between 2-4pm as this is a legal requirement to ensure everyone's safety. Any other time, normally means someone has burnt their dinner. Sorry. Joanne AM
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.
Thank you for your review, it is a great location and glad to hear your are enjoying the courtyard Joanne AM
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 !
Thank you for your review, we are very happy that you have had a good experience Joanne AM
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.
Thank you for your review, we are very happy that we could exceed your expectations, Joanne AM
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.
Thank you for your review, We are happy it is a good way to live in the city, Joanne AM
Very lovely staff, cleaning every Friday, 1gb internet, and basic amenities with a good outside common area.
Thank you for your review, Joanne AM.
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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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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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.
I am sorry that you time has not been enjoyable, The items we provide are on our web site for everyone to see and I am sorry but we do not provide kettles. The hole is in the inner ceiling as we have been working on the roof to ensure the leak is completely fixed before completing the work on the inner ceiling. I am sorry that it has taken so long. I am working on getting quicker deliveries, and I do apologise it took that long to get a new fridge. We are working on speeding up our repair service. We wish you all the best for the future, Kind regards Joanne AM
amazing value for money great location great room and social space
Thank you for your kind words and best wishes for the future, Joanne AM
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.
Thank you for your comments, Joanne
Great location and price. Friendly staff. Fixed maintenance issues in a timely manner. Great kitchen.
Thank you for your comments, Joanne
It's decent overall keeping in consideration the location and price of the rooms.
Thank you for your comments. Joanne
Overall good value for money and excellent location but issues are hard to resolve sometimes
Thank you for your comment, we are trying to improve all aspects of our service. Joanne Accommodation Manager
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.
We are happy you are enjoying the location. If other residents are being loud in quiet time, please notifiy security, everyone has the right to sleep. Please come and see me at reception and we can see what can be done about those stains. Joanne
Great place to live! I personally love how centrally I’m located. I also feel super safe.
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The room was dirty when I received it :( but I think the value is actually good taking into consideration it is in kings cross.
I am sorry, that your room was not up to expected standards, I hope we resolved it quickly for you.
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 .
Thank you for your lovely comments, all staff are happy to help you with any issue
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.
Thank you for your honest opinion, the courtyard is cleaned everyday and I agree, it is a shame other residents don't use the bins provided to put their waste in. I would be interested to talk to you, to see how we can make the common room more comfortable for you. Joanne.
. pretty good for the price, considering its central london
Thank you for your comments.
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!
Thank you for your comments
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.
Thank you for your nice comments
A great place to live as a student. Own bathroom and good attention. I enjoy living here while I study.
We are glad you are enjoying living with us.
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.
Thank you for your comments, the showers where chosen as an environmental benefit, but I think we are all aware that they are not the best and we are working on changing them, when we can. Joanne
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
We are happy you are enjoying your time living with us.
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.
I am sorry for the delay and hope everything is good now.
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.
Thank you for your comments about staff and we hope you will join us at the next social event.
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
Thank you for your comments on a re-furbished room in A block, we are reviewing the showers as they were installed as an environmental benefit, but I do understand your comments and issues. I will be looking into your comments about the kitchen floor, thank you for raising it. Joanne
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.
Thank you for your kind comments, staff will always try to help you with any situation you find yourself. We are glad we could help you.
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.
Thank you for your comments, I am aware we have some challenges and we are working on them. Always report any issues and lets see what we can do for you. Joanne
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.
Thank you for your comments, if you flatmates aren't clean people, lets reception know and we will see what we can do.
It's in a very convenient area but very expensive.
Thank you for your comment, unfortunately all capital cities are expensive to live in.
The room is dirty and not cleaned properly before moving in. However the staff are lovely and the courtyard provided a nice community feeling.
I am sorry that your room was not up to the expected standards, I hope we managed to change that for you. Joanne
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!
Thank you for your comments, we do listen to feedback and hope to continually improve.
The staff members are helpful but the management is not so good. I like the location.
I am sorry that you do not find management not as helpful as other staff. we will look at reviewing our approach. Joanne
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.
Thank you for your comments, I would love to hear how the kitchen could be improved, please come to reception and talk to me.
Love to stay in kitchen space with my flatmates! Accommodation stuffs are welcoming and nice peope!
We are happy that you are enjoying your time with your flatmates and thank you for your nice comments about the staff.
Very good location, nice staff
I hope you enjoyed exploring the area and thank you for your nice comment about staff.
Love it! Best location ever and great management
Thank you for your lovely comment
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.
Thank you for your comments, I am aware we have challenges and we are working on them Joanne
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.
Thank you for an honest opinion. If you have problems during quiet time, please contact security, they should be able to help you Joanne
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.
I am sorry to hear you think Dinwiddy is an isolating place, we do have the common room by reception. Joanne
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.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts/memories of Dinwiddy House. We are so happy you will be looking back with such fondness
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.
Thank you for your comments, I would like to say that the building is under new management and we hope to improve the standards Joanne
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
Thank you for your comments, I am sorry about the lift Joanne
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
Thank you for your honest option.
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
Thank you for your comments
Great value for money! Loved the 24/7 security
Thank you for your lovely comments Joanne
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.
Thank you for your comments, Unfortunately, things do happen in the community which are out of our control, but the team will always do their best to assist. Joanne
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.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear of the issues you faced. We are now under new management and we are continually working to improve our services for the future.
Really helpful staff, great location and the room was great value for money
Thank you for your lovely comments Joanne
It was okay, didn't have hot water for half the time
Thank you for your comment, I am sorry the new boilers took as long as they did to get installed. Joanne
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.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear of the issues you faced. We are now under new management and we are continually working to improve our services for the future.
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.
Thank you for your lovely comments. Joanne
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 :(
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear of the issues you faced. We are now under new management and we are continually working to improve our services for the future.
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.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear of the issues you faced. We value your opinion and we are glad to hear that you were happy with the room and staff services. We are now under new management and we are continually working to improve our services for the future.
Very helpful staff members! Haider khokhar helped me into my flat when I forgot my key and was so kind, lovely company!
Thank you for your nice comments
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.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear of the issues you faced. We are now under new management and we are continually working to improve our services for the future.
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.
Good afternoon Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your stay with us was not as expected. We have recently changed management, so hopefully any future visit should be improved. Thank you. Dinwiddy House Management
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.
Good Morning, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you experienced these problems during your stay at Dinwiddy House. We are expecting to undergo a refurbishment during the summer period to help improve the building so we hope any future visit will be improved. Thank you. Dinwiddy House Management