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3.5 mi from Imperial College London - South Kensington View map
  • 1 hour 9 mins
  • 21 mins
  • 23 mins
3.5 mi from Imperial College London - South Kensington View map
  • 1 hour 9 mins
  • 21 mins
  • 23 mins
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The location is very convenient as it is close to central London, within walking distance to Soho, Convent Garden, Chinatown etc. The price in comparison to other Imperial student accommodations is slightly more on the expensive side because even though it's far from campus it isn't exactly cheaper either. However, the price in comparison to private housing, is far cheaper.

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By member10122342
On 27th October 24
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Most helpful review

The location is very convenient as it is close to central London, within walking distance to Soho, Convent Garden, Chinatown etc. The price in comparison to other Imperial student accommodations is slightly more on the expensive side because even though it's far from campus it isn't exactly cheaper either. However, the price in comparison to private housing, is far cheaper.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member10122342
On 27th October 24
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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member10122342 On 27th October 24 verified Verified student

The location is very convenient as it is close to central London, within walking distance to Soho, Convent Garden, Chinatown etc. The price in comparison to other Imperial student accommodations is slightly more on the expensive side because even though it's far from campus it isn't exactly cheaper either. However, the price in comparison to private housing, is far cheaper.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member839857 On 22nd June 19 verified Verified student

Great area but very expensive to live

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1339144 On 9th June 19 verified Verified student

The hall is in a perfect location in central London so I can’t complain. We also have our kitchens cleaned daily and our rooms are cleaned once a week so that’s amazing. It is quite a quiet halls though, I don’t think I know even a quarter of the people here.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By luklacasito On 9th June 19 verified Verified student

It was a really stupid hall (xenia) located in Waterloo, overpriced as you could get a much better accommodation in Hammersmith for the same price and it would be more convenient

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member1139019 On 6th June 19 verified Verified student

Far from uni. Waterloo is a bit of a hole and the allure of central London gets old fast. Poorly run hall

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member1028455 On 24th September 17 verified Verified student

Welcomed us with open arms during check-in. Kicked us out like dogs during check-out

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member516690 On 13th October 15 verified Verified student

Xenia is a great hall for first year imperial students. However, it is a 25-30 journey away from the imperial South Kensington campus. The wired internet is alright, one can pay to upgrade speeds. However, unless you are willing to pay another £15, you are limited to 2 devices. The wifi is only accessible in common areas and even then, it is rather unreliable.

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