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My stay here has been nice. I expected my room to be a little bit bigger, but it works and is cozy. The elevators are slow sometimes. The location and services offered are great.

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By member997080
On 12th January 24
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Most helpful review

My stay here has been nice. I expected my room to be a little bit bigger, but it works and is cozy. The elevators are slow sometimes. The location and services offered are great.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member997080
On 12th January 24
verified Verified student
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member997080 On 12th January 24 verified Verified student

My stay here has been nice. I expected my room to be a little bit bigger, but it works and is cozy. The elevators are slow sometimes. The location and services offered are great.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 16th January 24
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1386725 On 24th May 23 verified Verified student

The staff are the only thing that saves this property. I’ve been living here since September and since this time I’ve had : inadequate heating, inadequate hot water, no water at all, fridge broken so all my food melted and gave me food poisoning, bed collapsed so i slept on the floor for like 5 days, mould, silverfish, leaky taps, broken lamp, broken microwave, silverfish, clogged drains. The building itself is a construction site, with the reception and study room disappearing during exam season and the communal areas have offered no communal feel at all. The doors have randomly stopped walking forcing people to walk around the whole building to get to the lifts or even in the premises. The silver lining? The rent is going up to £470 a week for my room next year so I’m being priced out and living in a construction site for the remainder of the time I’m paying £406 a week.

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1386703 On 24th May 23 verified Verified student

Living at IQ Algate has been a blast! The staff and managers here are absolutely amazing. They're friendly, professional, and always go the extra mile. Whether it's a maintenance request or just a quick chat, they're there for you with a smile. The managers and assistant managers are incredible leaders, making this place feel like a tight-knit community. They organize fun events and listen to our feedback. I feel safe and cared for, thanks to their prompt and attentive service. If you're looking for a home with top-notch staff, IQ Algate is the place to be!

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1086700 On 24th May 23 verified Verified student

Very friendly staff at reception and a great manager

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member586697 On 24th May 23 verified Verified student

Good experiences, fair price, nice view at 15th floor

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member985966 On 10th May 23 verified Verified student

I recently stayed in a studio room at IQ Aldgate, and I was very pleased with my experience. The studio room itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed to make my stay enjoyable. The bed was comfortable, the kitchenette was well-equipped, and the bathroom was modern and clean. What really stood out to me, however, was the friendliness of the reception staff at IQ Aldgate. From the moment I arrived, they were welcoming and helpful, answering any questions I had and ensuring that I had everything I needed for my stay. They were always available to help out with any issues that arose, and I really appreciated their positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile. Overall, I had a great stay at IQ Aldgate, and I would highly recommend it to other students looking for a comfortable, convenient place to stay. The reception staff were a real highlight for me, and their kindness and helpfulness really made my stay enjoyable.

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1069024 On 17th May 22 verified Verified student

Location is convenient, but the design of the flats are ridiculous. I rent a silver plus studio, and the kitchenette doesn't have its own extractor hood so anytime you, or your neighbours, cook, the smells stays in your room for ages. There's not enough ventilation, constantly feels stuffy. Because of the location, opening the window means constantly smelling sewage, car exhaust and smoke. The staff are helpful enough. The laundry is run by Circuit so you know you're already going to lose money. Would recommend renting private or picking a better location.

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Reply from iQ Aldgate (previous provider) On 9th January 24

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