Glassyard Building, london

I’ve been staying at Glassyard Building for almost a year, and it has been a really good experience. The accommodation provides all the basics you need, and although the rooms are on the smaller side, they feel cozy and comfortable. Security is reliable, and the managers are friendly and approachable, which makes things much easier. The location is convenient, with both tube and bus connections nearby, plus several supermarkets and shops within walking distance. The atmosphere is lively, with plenty of student activities to get involved in, making it easy to meet people. Maintenance is carried out regularly, which sometimes brings a bit of noise and room checks, but it also means the facilities are being looked after and improved. Overall, Glassyard feels like a safe, welcoming, and social place to live, and I’ve enjoyed my time here.

My experience living at glassyard this year has been very turbulent. On the plus side, it is an incredibly social accommodation with lots of lovely people from different campuses (I will say the majority are from LCC so if you are at a different uni prepare to only meet a few from yours). The general building is good and the rooms do their jobs. Transport and connection to the city are very good, with clapham just a short walk away. The management of the building is poor. Kitchen inspections every month but don’t forget they can actually just come and inspect your kitchen whenever they like and charge you over £100 to get it ‘professionally cleaned’ if they fancy it (pictures attached of kitchen after said professional clean). They will charge you if you haven’t taken the bins out that day or if there is water in the bottom of the fridge (seems like something they should fix if I’m being honest). You will be charged £60 for your wall to be repainted if there is even a single mark on it when you move out. On top of this, we were robbed at knifepoint right outside the building and were informed by the night staff that the cameras don’t work over there. He also did not even ask if we were okay. Reception staff were generally nice and friendly however they did not sort an ongoing bedbug infestation in one of the flats which I think is completely ridiculous. I recommend this place only if you have infinite money to spend on kitchen fines x

It is a lot of money for what you get. Yes you get your own ensuite but be prepared for a dirty room with damage from previous tenants on your move-in. Not only did I experience this but several of my flatmates and friends in other rooms have expressed this to me as well. It's also a huge pain to try and have a maintenance request filled. Be prepared to wait a while. I find it funny how despite all this, the maintenance man seems to just appear in your room out of nowhere with usually no advance notice (really makes me feel uneasy about the security of my belongings and general privacy, thanks guys!) Not to fix your issue of course, but at the request of management for some other random issue. Only reason I'm leaving more than one star on this already long review is for the two ladies who generally work the front desk during the day. They're incredibly professional and kind. Wish the same could be said about night staff, sort of would appreciate if they mind their own business when I'm trying to enjoy a cig at night. As an adult I don't need input on my chosen smoking spot if it's outside the building in a public place away from others who may not want to breathe it in. If I'm out on the sidewalk minding my own business there is no need to bother me. Email communications are often sent in error as well, leaving confusion over whether certain messages are actually meant for that resident. Honestly just wouldn't recommend. I've lived in several different student accommodations now and this is one of the worse ones simply because the management is so poor.

Cannot comprehend the bloodsucking antics ran by the buildings management who are out to get every last penny out of you. Whilst it's reasonable to have fines for actual damage, staff will actively look for anything to charge. For students on maintenance or budgeting, you will need to factor in a few hundred pounds at least into paying for fines from random hallway inspections (they won't care who made the damage if they can charge the whole floor), suprise kitchen inspections and into paying upper management staff who do not care. Whilst you can read the good reviews and convince yourself that the bad experiences are in the minority, just know that you truly will not enjoy your time here. You can get better accomodation elsewhere for the amount of money you will have to spend here.

The most spacious room I’ve ever had in London! The staff is all incredibly helpful, especially this gentleman who assisted me in moving more than 10 boxes. I really appreciate his kindness!