very lovely staff, especially Shayne and Gabriella. stayed here for two years, overall good experience and good value for the location. also got lucky with my room;) a little loud occasionally due t... See more
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Told me I would have a single sex flat and not be on the ground floor. Assured me this would be the case. Didn’t happen. Can’t fix a leaking toilet after being asked about it for a week. The fact the uni are officially partnering with this company is a disgrace.

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I had one of the worst accommodation experiences at Merchant Studios, Glasgow.
The heating/AC never worked properly from February 2025 onwards, despite repeated complaints. Nothing was fixed for months.
On 10 August 2025, there was a sudden power outage. The very next day, all tenants were told to vacate within two days (by 13 August). This was extremely disruptive, especially as many of us were in the final phase of academic projects.
They initially said “suitable options” would be provided, but the only alternative offered was communal shared housing, which was not at all comparable to the self-contained studio I was paying £1,100/month for. This was a clear downgrade.
All my food was spoiled, I had to prepone travel and incur additional costs, and no compensation was provided beyond a partial rent refund.
Management never engaged directly; only front-desk staff were present, who admitted they had no control. The approach was very high-handed, with no real accountability.
Overall, this has been an awful experience both financially and personally. The way the situation was handled — with poor communication, no fair alternative, and refusal to take responsibility — was deeply disappointing.
I would strongly advise students to avoid this property if they are looking for reliable and supportive accommodation in Glasgow.

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Staff are useless, don’t care about student well being. Failed to act on serious hygiene issues. Flat stank of weed and no action taken. Multiple concerns raised and all ignored and have not repaid deposit
Avoid, it’s a disgrace

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Accommodation was nice, however, when I was signing up, the website crashed, and even though I paid my deposit and got a receipt of they didn't book my room, and after several attempts were made to get a refund, they still didn't refund it

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My experience with Student Roost at Nelson Place has been one of the worst parts of my student life. Being evicted was already stressful and upsetting enough, but the treatment I received afterwards made it even worse. I was not even allowed to visit my friends who still live in the property, which left me feeling humiliated and isolated.
The property managers, Nelson and Matthew, together with the reception team, were consistently rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. Instead of offering support or understanding, they showed no respect and treated me with a complete lack of dignity.
Student accommodation should mean community, fairness, and a safe environment for students. Sadly, Nelson Place failed on all of these.
I would strongly advise upcoming students to think very carefully before choosing Student Roost. No student should have to go through what I experienced.
— Pranay Agrawal

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I’ve booked an account through Airbnb. Host was false advertising that it’s available for non students for a short term stay.
That turned out to be false information and as I’m not a student I wasn’t able to check in.
Then was trying to make me cancel without any refund, when I requested a full refund - was super unresponsive.
Do not recommend at all!

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Facilities were somewhat lacking but cannot fault Aristotle the gent who was at reception during our stay in Sheffield, absolutely fantastic customer service and went above and beyond to help me and my partner during our stay. Get this guy a raise! 🫶

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Supposed to book my daughter's accommodation...thank god, I didn't after reading all the bad reviews. I liaised with their agents, Kaushik and Chinmay, and they provided bad customer service. They made me pay booking fees £50 by giving me misleading promises! Don't do this to parents who's sending their kids from overseas.

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My time at Student Roost in Sheffield has been nothing short of wonderful, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation.
The staff truly make this place stand out. From the moment I arrived, I was met with incredible support and friendliness. I had a sudden and urgent need for accommodation, and the manager went above and beyond, moving mountains to get me settled in quickly. This level of dedication really made a difference during a stressful time. The managers are always accessible, and the rest of the team consistently handles requests efficiently and effectively.
Knowing that staff are available 24/7 provides immense peace of mind, especially for younger residents. This round-the-clock presence significantly enhances the sense of security within the building. Beyond the essential services, the common areas are fantastic – modern, inviting spaces perfect for relaxing or socializing. Student Roost also organizes a wide variety of events, which are a great way to meet people and get involved in the community.
The rooms themselves are designed with a modern touch, and any maintenance issues are addressed and resolved as quickly as possible.
Overall, it was a truly fantastic experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to choose Student Roost Sheffield again in the future!

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My daughter has been staying in Nelson Place, Belfast for the past year. Various issues have arisen and none have been resolved to any level of satisfaction. No running water for two weeks and no communication provided. Laundry rooms flooded and no appropriate facilities offered. Have contacted their manager Matthew on a number of occasions however he declines all calls and hides. Have been told on a number of occasions he is at a meeting or at lunch. No duty of care towards the students. Do not send your children to this accommodation as they are happy to take their money but not provided basic necessities such as running water to drink, wash and flush their toilets. Student Roost are only the landlords and have nothing to do with the building??? This is the excuse my daughter was presented with but they will not provide details of the owners. I would opt for Liv student housing if your sending your kids this direction. Exceptional duty of care to students. This lot are clueless!!

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I'm a neighbour near Student Roost on Hollis Croft in Sheffield. This weekend they had a mini festival and the noise was unbelievably loud - completely unnecessary for the size of the party. There couldn't have been more than 100 people there.
I had to keep my window closed all day in the boiling heat on a south facing road - in the end I had to leave my flat because it was so stressful.
This was totally inconsiderate to all the local neighbours and students who are still studying. The whole thing seemed very immature, like a business run by teenagers.

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Fortunately, this company was rude and difficult with me from the start. This caused me to do more research and read more reviews - and make a sharp u-turn. I was about to pay them thousands of pounds and entrust my child's safety to them - and they were astonishingly rude and difficult from the start. I just wish I could give zero (or negative) stars.
Update 9.5 25 Student Roost wanted me to give them more information and I have done that. I would prefer not to take this all offline though. The reason I have taken time to post this is to warn other prospective parents.
18.5.25 Despite the protestations below, and having details of my concerns, I have not had so much as an acknowledgement of my complaint.

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This is my third year staying at a Student Roost property, and I’ve never been more disappointed. Despite being a long-term tenant, instead of receiving any goodwill discount, I’ve actually been charged more rent than what was advertised in their own newsletter.
When I booked my room this year, the person on reception clearly told me I was being given the "newsletter price" since no rebooker discount was available. Yet now, they’ve charged me a higher rent than what was advertised — even though I have proof that the lower rate was publicly offered. There newsletters are just for fooling people.
It feels completely unfair that after being loyal for three years, I'm being penalized rather than rewarded. This isn’t the first time I’ve faced issues either. Last year, they made it incredibly difficult for me to find a replacement tenant, even though the agreement clearly stated it was allowed. I had to go back and forth with them for weeks just to get that sorted.
Overall, the way Student Roost treats its existing tenants is deeply disappointing. Charging extra rent despite public pricing, offering no loyalty benefits, and making things harder than they need to be — all of it has left a very bad impression. I would not recommend staying here unless you’re ready to fight for what was promised to you.
The only thing I would appreciate is their friendly staff at reception but their management and the way they operate isn't good.

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Deliberately puts a dummy "x" on their intrusive ads in apps so that you click on it and it takes you to their website. That tells you all you need to know about this business. No integrity and, seemingly, desperate for people to visit their website regardless of the means.

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Student Roost provide small rooms and mediocre facilities at extortionate prices. Their staff vocalize how much they dislike their job and are often rude to students. Should you make any attempt to exit your contract with good reason, Student Roost will demand that you continue your payments and then ignore you indefinitely. However desperate you may be for accommodation, DO NOT choose Student Roost.

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I’d like to share my experience with Merchant Studios to help others make an informed decision before booking. I had booked accommodation for the September intake and moved in from September 2024. Due to personal circumstances, I had to leave the UK and terminated my contract. Despite this, I ensured all dues were cleared up to my move-out date, deep cleaned the room, and received confirmation on January 22, 2025, that I was no longer liable for any further payments.
However, on February 3, I was unexpectedly contacted and asked to pay additional charges, including rent up to the current date and cleaning fees—even though they have already found a new occupant. This is causing me significant mental stress, as they are now demanding over £1,000.
Even after vacating, they seem to impose unfair charges and demand money. I strongly advise considering alternative accommodations to avoid such issues.
Additionally, if anyone can guide me on how to proceed with this legally, I would really appreciate your help. I have all the necessary evidence confirming my payments, the deep cleaning, and that I was not liable for any further charges. Yet, they are now pressuring me to pay.
Your support and advice would mean a lot. Thank you!

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The accommodation is great and the people are so friendly and welcoming.

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If people are considering booking Little Patrick Street, Belfast I would suggest to look elsewhere really especially if you are in your final year of university and hoping to get work completed.
The middle of the building (unsure about the rest) is very noisey, people literally end up shouting in their rooms to the point where you can clearly hear them in the corridors, people come and go all night, slamming doors behind them each time until the early hours of the morning. Quiet hours, no such thing and no regards to anyone else on the floor either.
Issues have been reported numerous times and nothing has ever been done. Student roost seems to care more about taking money than actually dealing with any problems. Has been ongoing since September 2024.
The staff at reception are brilliant, however issues have been reported and it seems that the other students don't give a **** really as they can just get away with everything even when they have been told about it.
I would suggest that the property manager actually looks into these issues seriously and actually speaks to people.

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Airbnb Experience Avoid At all Costs
Asked for way more information than needed, way too personal, felt very concerned. Emailed to seek information to complain was consistently given nothing of what was asked which was rather telling. I will now report to ICO as they have my data and they will not issue my SAR as requested several times. They will also not issue their CEO details which is also telling and I am more concerned. Avoid the reviews here are atrocious. Avoid Avoid Avoid

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