Helen Graham House, Holborn

Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom
From
£191
per week
0.9 mi from City Center
( 18m. 15m. 10m)
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Pearson College London | 0.2 mi
Kaplan International English (L... | 0.2 mi
wifi
Free WiFi
bike storage
Bike storage
Communal areas
Free insurance
Maintenance team
Wheelchair access

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About the Property

Helen Graham House is a stylish student accommodation in Holborn which offers a range of single rooms. The property is located within a 5-minute walk from Pearson College London and Kaplan International College (London Covent Garden).

Features

Every room comes with cosy beds, study desks & chairs, spacious wardrobes, private bathrooms and well-equipped kitchens. Stream seamlessly on free high-speed Wi-Fi and chat with friends in the communal areas. The 24-hour reception desk will be there to cater to your needs and wash & dry your clothes at the card-operated on-site laundrette. Park your bike at the secured bike storage. Other amazing common amenities include free insurance, a maintenance team and more!

Location and What's Hot?

The property is surrounded by popular shops, pubs and restaurants. Spend happening nights at The Bloomsbury Club and Fitz's Bar. Italian restaurants like Pane Cunzato - Italian Pizza Restaurant and Spaghetti House are nearby. Visit popular tourist attractions of Holborn such as Huntfun Covent Garden, The Postal Museum and The British Museum.

Commute

The accommodation is well-connected to public transport in Holborn. British Museum (Stop OA) bus stop is just down the lane. Tottenham Court Road travel terminus is within just a 6-minute walk. Or you can catch a subway from Holborn which is within a 7-minute walk.

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Common Amenities
Free WiFi
On-site laundrette(Card operated - £3.30 per wash and £1.30 per dry)
Wheelchair access
Free insurance
Communal areas
Bike storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I arrive early?

Yes. Rooms are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. To check availability, please contact your accommodation office. NB: The room for your early check-in may be different to the room you're allocated for your academic booking.

Can I upgrade or change room?

If another room is available you can request a room transfer. However, we'll not be able to facilitate this during the first 4 week after check in week.

Can someone else pick my key's?

No, due to security reasons you'll be the only person permitted to collect your keys.

Can you tell me my room number?

Your room number will be assigned at random and confirmed when you check in.

What do I have to bring with me when I move in?

Each resident will need to bring their own bedding and kitchen items when they move in. If you don't want to bring these with you, you can order these items from one of our partner Unikitout. Use promotional code: OPTIVO10 to receive 10% off.

Why do I need to book an arrival slot?

They allocate a set amount of time to each resident so that we can answer any questions you may have on arrival.

Will there be parking when I move in?

No, there's no parking onsite. If you require parking please check online for local parking restrictions.

Are the buildings single or mixed sex?

All their buildings are mixed sex with the exception of Goldsmiths House which is female only.

Can I choose who I live with?

You can make a request to stay with someone and we'll try our best to accommodate this, but we can't guarantee it.

Can I see a sample of the license agreement?

You can download a 40/50 week sample license agreement.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

They don't take deposits, however they do ask that applicants pay one weeks rent to secure their room. You'll need to pay this through our application website after you have been assigned a room.

Do I need a guarantor?

You will need a guarantor if you want to pay your rent in instalments. The guarantor should be UK based. You will be able to provide your guarantors details when you complete your online application.

I'm under 18, can I still book a room?

If you're 17 at the time of applying, but will be 18 when your licence agreement commences, you can book a room. As you'll be 17 at the time of signing licence agreement, you'll need a parent or guardian to sign as well. You'll be taken through this process when you complete your online application. If you won't be 18 when the licence agreement commences, we will not be able to accommodate you.

What is your cancellation policy?

Students are at the heart of everything they do at PMG and they want to support you as much as possible. For this reason, they've made our cancellation policy flexible to give you peace of mind.

Why do I need to pay ones week advanced rent and how much is it?

You need to pay advanced rent to hold your room when making your booking. The amount you need to pay is equivalent to one weeks rent for the room type you choose.

Will I get my one weeks advanced rent back?

No. Your one week's advanced rent payment will be put towards your total rent. E.g. if you have a 50-week agreement, you'll only have to pay for another 49 weeks.

Do any of the buildings allow smoking?

All of our buildings are no smoking buildings. To smoke you’ll have to leave the building.

Is Wi-Fi available?

The Wi-Fi in all our buildings reach speeds up to 150 Mbps throughout.
* Speed guides (assuming a single spatial stream device) – i.e. the lowest speed that you will achieve for your devices 50% of the time, based on measurements during peak hours of 8pm until 10pm, in accordance with Ofcom guidance. Sometimes you will achieve more than this and sometimes less. Speeds will typically range from 40Mbps to 120Mbps. Upload speeds will be similar. * Note that some devices such as premium laptops (dual spatial stream) will achieve considerably higher speeds – as much as double the speeds quoted.
*Please note that the actual speed for a user session will vary – there is a “bell-curve” or normal distribution around the mean speed.

What size are the rooms?

The room sizes vary per building. They suggest you look at each buildings page to get a better idea of the available rooms and typical room sizes.

What utilities are included?

Your rent covers water, electricity, gas (if applicable) and W-Fi. However, if you want to bring a TV you’ll need to pay for your own TV license.

Who does the cleaning?

All communal areas are cleaned daily at our sites except for at Park House, which is cleaned once a week. We don’t clean your rooms, but we do have a communal vacuum cleaner you can use.

I haven't paid rent yet, can I still move in?

You'll need to pay any rent due, before you move into your accommodation. If you're have difficulty doing this, please contact your accommodation office.
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