Student accommodation is notorious for being, well, a bit gross.
Many of us will remember walls slick with mould, pizza boxes piling up in the corner, and a mystery smell that never seemed to leave no matter how much you clean.
One student halls in Dorset changed the game with its rooms that resemble high end hotels more than being a place for teenagers to set up their first home-away-from-home.
The penthouse in Bournemouth boasts sea views, en-suites and kitchens to welcome students home after a hard day’s studying.
But other places around the country have also been stepping up their game and are offering all manner of comforts to make their new tenants feel right at home.
True student, Glasgow
Thanks to a giant slide, taking residents from the first floor to the ground floor, students no-longer have an excuse for being late to that 9am lecture.
If that wasn’t fun enough, the indoor Festival Zone features a unique music caravan in its own field. It would make the perfect addition to your Instagram grid.
The Stay Club Colindale, London
Studying would never be a chore in these contemporary lounge facilities with neon graphic art and dining areas that could pass for a central London foodie hotspot.
For a well-deserved break, students can head to the vibrant roof terrace which is peppered with bright coloured seating.
Scotway House, Glasgow
Brand new for 2019, these West End digs include panoramic views and even a separate three-story building for socialising, furnished with playful neon art, millennial pink velvet seating and lush green hanging plants.
Nova, Nottingham
Greeted by a grand piano and with views across the city’s skyline, these are no average student halls.
The chic features include geometric tiling, brimming bookshelves and a luxury dining hall.
For those who would rather snap a group selfie, students can head to the on-site party room, with a sound system, DJ booth and dance floor.
Crown Place, Norwich
You know that state-of-the-art music studio in Norwich with a grand piano, host of guitars, a drum kit, and recording mic?
It’s actually for students, set in private student accommodation that also boasts an epic games room with supercar-inspired gaming chairs.
Hox Park, Surrey
The ‘Hox Haus’ building mixes classic brickwork with chic glass walls to house a stylish on-site clubhouse with 70s accents and chic coffee bar; perfect for catching early morning light.
It looks more like an upmarket, edgy hotel than student digs.
Redvers Tower, Sheffield
Not only worthy of a #roomwithaview post, this accommodation in the heart of Sheffield includes a social area with hanging chairs and low hanging lights.
Students will feel like they are in a contemporary lounge bar whilst they are a stone’s throw from their bedroom.
iQ Shoreditch, London
iQ’s property in Shoreditch may be in the heart of trendy East London, but students needn’t leave, with art and dance studios, and movie and music rooms, there is plenty on site to get excited about.
And the sensational panoramic views of the London from the new Sky Lounge, due to open later this year, make for the ultimate cityscape photo.
There is even a courtyard Zen garden opening later in 2019 for those who want to unwind.
For more information about living in these halls of residence please click here.
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