About the Property
Situated in the heart of Bristol, Vita Student Bristol, at 35 Colston Ave Bristol BS1 4TT, UK, emerges as a premier choice for student accommodation in Bristol. This property offers a variety of living spaces, including Premium Plus Studio, Premium, Ultimate, Classic Plus Studio, Classic, and Deluxe rooms, each fully furnished with modern amenities such as televisions, microwaves, and kitchen appliances. Its proximity to esteemed educational institutions makes Vita Zed Alley Bristol, highly sought after. Students will find the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England's various campuses, including UWE (Glenside Campus) and Frenchay Campus, along with several other colleges like Bower Ashton UWE(City Campus), Trinity College Bristol Campus, and Bath Spa University(BIMM) within a convenient distance.
Bristol, a vibrant and culturally rich city, is a stellar choice for students from around the globe. Known for its historic sites, innovative industries, and bustling harbour, the city's student population thrives amidst a blend of academic prestige and diverse entertainment. Students residing at Vita Zed Alley Bristol not only enjoy stylish living quarters but also have access to common amenities such as a gym, cinema room, and social areas that enable a balanced lifestyle. This Vita Student meticulously provided property lies near tourist attractions, granting residents an immersive experience in the city, which is famous for the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and the historic SS Great Britain. Whether it's studying, socializing, or exploring, Vita Alley Bristol, embodies the spirit of student life in the city.
Features
A stay at Vita Student Bristol is a promise of comfort and convenience, designed with the needs of modern students in mind. Each room, be it the Premium Plus Studio, Premium, Ultimate, Classic Plus Studio, Classic, or Deluxe, comes equipped with
spacious hubs for socializing alongside private study rooms for focused work. Keep fit in our state-of-the-art gym, unwind in the movie room, and savour free weekday breakfasts. Stay connected with superfast Wi-Fi and relax in the cosy coffee lounge at Vita Bristol. With free bi-weekly housekeeping, laundry facilities, and personal training sessions, convenience is paramount. Host gatherings in the private dining room and join daily events for added enjoyment. Benefit from VIP discounts and feel secure with CCTV, 24/7 on-site teams, and secure key fob access, ensuring peace of mind.
High-quality furniture, ample room storage, a sleek television, and a private bathroom. Students need not worry about meal preparations, as each unit features a microwave and a well-equipped kitchen with appliances alongside a full-size fridge to store all the fresh produce.
Location and What's Hot?
Vita Alley Bristol is surrounded by the city's most enticing offerings. Right next to your door, you'll find a rich assortment of restaurants, including the renowned Chance & Counters for hearty coffee, and Quay Street Diner offers local food. Those in search of a break from cooking can delve into the culinary joys at "It's Not" Hot Pot for some Caribbean and Mexican zest. And also you can go to The Gryphon for a drink with friends.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, green spaces like Castle Park and Brandon Hill Park provide the perfect urban oasis for study breaks and weekend picnics. And when it's time to stock up on essentials, grocery shopping is a breeze with stores like Sainsbury's Local and Tesco Express just a stroll away. In the event that medical assistance is needed, the Bristol Royal Infirmary is within reach to ensure student well-being.
For an engaging cultural experience, the iconic SS Great Britain and the contemporary Arnolfini gallery showcase Bristol's artistic and historical prowess. Not to mention, the vivid nightlife scene is epitomized by celebrated spots such as the O2 Academy and the eclectic Thekla, a nightclub on a boat!
Vita Zed Alley Bristol accommodation in Bristol boasts enviable proximity to several educational institutions, making it convenient for students. Walk away from notable campuses like the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England's Frenchay Campus, and BIMM Bristol, to name just a few. Whether you're running late for a lecture at The University of Law or heading to a study session at the City of Bristol College, you're brilliantly positioned for an easy commute.
Commute
The strategic location of Vita Student Zed Alley, Bristol, makes commuting a breeze for students residing in this premium accommodation. It is located right in the heart of Bristol, and a myriad of public transport options lie at your doorstep. Students can conveniently hop on a bus at the nearby. Vita The Centre (C9) and The Centre (C12), allowing for easy access across the city. For those looking to venture further or explore neighbouring cities, the Bristol Temple Meads railway station offers extensive rail services. Additionally, the local St James Barton Roundabout is a nodal point for several bus routes. Seamless connectivity is a hallmark of the Vita Student Zed Alley, Bristol, accommodation in Bristol, ensuring that students living here can navigate the city with utmost ease while enjoying the rich cultural and educational experiences Bristol has to offer.
What will you get
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Common Amenities
Cancellation Policies (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a car park? Is it included in the fee?
What size bed do I get at PMG Zed Alley?
Where’s the nearest public transport to PMG Zed Alley?
What shops are close to PMG Zed Alley?
How close is PMG Zed Alley to university?
Can I book a viewing?
Is there a bike store? Is it included in the fee?
Do you offer printing facilities?
What kitchen appliances are included?
Is there a laundry room?
What do I need to bring when I move in?
While PMG rooms include all main kitchen appliances and furniture, you’ll need to bring your own utensils and kitchenware, kettle and toaster, bedroom furnishings, such as towels, duvets, and pillows. However, if you’ve booked a room with PMG you can order one of PMG kitchen and bedding packs, which delivers all the essentials to your room before you arrive.
Is contents insurance included?
How do I receive mail and packages?
Do I need to be a student to live in PMG accommodation?
What type of rooms do you have?
Do you offer dual occupancy rooms?
When do I need to book my student accommodation?
Rooms at PMG are quick to sell out, so the best time to book your student accommodation is when you’re applying for your university. If you don’t meet your grade requirements for your chosen uni, and aren’t offered a place, you can cancel your room free of charge – check out the cancellation policy for terms and conditions should this occur.
Can I stay during holidays?
Are the rooms suitable for disabled access?
PMG have many accessible rooms across PMG buildings – these feature a bigger bathroom, step-free access, and adaptable features.
Are pets allowed PMG?
Can I have visitors? How long can they stay?
Can I move into PMG early?
It might be possible to check in earlier than your contract starts, if your room is empty over the summer. Get in touch and PMG can let you know the earliest date that you can move in. Once your contract has officially started, you can move in at any time. Closer to the start date, PMG’ll ask you to let PMG know when you plan to arrive so that PMG can make check-in as seamleas possible – but if you need to amend this date and time, you can easily do so from within your PMG Account.
How long is the usual contract?
Do you do short-term contracts?
PMG have some studios available with shorter contracts in PMG residences across the UK and Spain. Perfect if you are only studying for a term at a time or on a language course that lasts a few months.
What happens if I forget to pay on time?
Can I book my room close to my friends?
At PMG, you choose your own individual room from PMG availability, so absolutely! Get in touch with PMG Lettings team and PMG can help you select a room close to your friends.
Do I need a guarantor to book a room?
Do you charge a deposit?
Can I leave early and get the remainder of my license fee back?
Are utility bills included at PMG?
How secure is my room?
Can I smoke or vape in my room?
Is there a cleaning service and is it included in my fee?
Are events planned for residents?
Do you offer laundry services?
Do you offer airport pick-up/drop off?
What are the payment options?
When you book your room, you’ll be offered the choice of paying in One (Annual) or Four Instalments. You’ll pay for the first 2 weeks of your contract when you book – this is the Advance Licence Fee.
During the booking process, you’ll be presented with the payment due dates and amounts dependent on the building and instalment option that you’ve chosen.
When it’s time to pay, you can simply make your payment via card or bank transfer via your PMG account. PMG have a number of payment methods dependent on the country your bank is located in – but these include all major credit and debit cards, and if you’re an international student, even bank transfers to a local bank in your home currency!
What is your cancellation policy at PMG? Can I cancel if I’ve already booked or paid?
23/24 Academic Year
You have booked a Clearing Room (see special cancellation terms for Clearing Rooms below) you can cancel free of charge if you are within your cooling off period; your cooling off period is 5 days from the date of booking, for bookings made until 28th May 2023, and 48 hours for bookings made on or after 28th May 2023.
You can also cancel free of charge under the below additional policies:
“No Place, No Pay”
If you are declined a place to study at a university located in the same city as your PMG accommodation, you may cancel and obtain a full refund,
You are declined a place for any reason other than not meeting the academic requirements to obtain a place (including, but not limited to, academic or other misconduct, financial reasons, or withdrawing from your application or course)
You did not complete all necessary steps required by your university to complete your application in time
The Occupation Period outlined in your Licence Agreement has begun.
If you are initially declined a place to study at university, or progress into the next academic year, you must immediately notify PMG if you intend to appeal the decision. PMG will confirm to you whether you will continue to benefit from this additional policy during and subsequent to your appeal being made.
“No Visa, No Pay”
If you are declined a Visa to study in the UK, by UK Visas and Immigration, you may cancel and obtain a full refund if notice is provided to PMG before 16th August 2023,
You did not complete all necessary steps required by UKVI to complete your visa application
Your university was unable to issue you with a CAS Number to obtain your visa owing to you not completing all necessary steps to complete your application to study.
Under both additional cancellation policies:
You must supply suitable proof to PMG in writing within 48 hours of being made aware of the change in circumstances and PMG may request additional information to support your cancellation request to satisfy PMG of the circumstances of your request.
If at any point you have checked in to your Accommodation, you are unable to cancel your Agreement free of charge and must find a replacement student.
Should you need to make a request to cancel your accommodation under any of the above policies, you should send your request in writing (with supporting evidence attached) to PMG mail.
Once you have booked and your cooling period has elapsed, you are bound into a legal licence agreement which requires you to pay for the full period of the licence agreement. PMG suggest if you are unsure about exam results, receiving your visa or other condition on you attending University that you contact PMG to discuss on call.
If your cancellation request is accepted for one of the above reasons, any Advance Licence Fee Payment will be fully refunded to the account from which it was paid.
Clearing Room Cancellation Policy
There is no cooling-off period for PMG Clearing Rooms.
You can only cancel free of charge in line with the “No Place, No Pay” policy above.
Outside of these terms, in order to cancel you must organise a replacement student to take over your contract and take over the liability for the License Fee (and you will still be responsible for all payments until a replacement is found). For the avoidance of doubt, if at any point you have checked in to your booking, you are no longer eligible to cancel free of charge and must find a replacement student.
If your cancellation request is accepted for one of the above reasons, any Advance Licence Fee Payment will be fully refunded to the account from which it was paid.
Is there WiFi in the room and how fast is it?
All PMG buildings offer a superfast Wi-Fi connection which allows you to stay connected wherever you are in the building; in your studio, around the residence or in the hub space.
You will also have your own individual private & secure personal wire network. Unlike services at other providers, not only can you connect each of your devices to the internet but you can also enable 10 personal Smart devices to discover and connect to each other. This means that you can share content between your Smart devices in a private and secure way just like you would in a traditional home setting and you can do it safe in the knowledge that nobody else in the building can connect to them.
PMG WiFi speeds are as follows:
• 250 mbps Wi-Fi in all buildings in the UK and 100 mbps in PMG buildings in Spain
• 500 mbps Wired connection through the internet ports (excluding Birmingham, Edinburgh and St Albans as they have no internet ports, and Spain, when PMG offer 100 Mbps).
If I haven’t been accepted to university yet, can I still secure a room?
You certainly can. And in the event your place is declined, you can cancel free of charge,
You were denied a place for any reason other than not meeting the academic requirements to obtain a place (including, but not limited to, academic or other misconduct, financial reasons, or withdrawing from your application or course)
You did not complete all necessary steps required by your university to complete your application in time
The Occupation Period outlined in your Licence Agreement has begun.
If you are initially declined a place to study at university, or progress into the next academic year, you must immediately notify PMG if you intend to appeal the decision. PMG will confirm to you whether you will continue to benefit from this additional policy during and subsequent to your appeal being made.
What's included at PMG?
PMG is all-in. Free breakfast, utility bills, private bookable spaces, on-site gym, free-to-use bikes, housekeeping, daily events, and much more are all included when you move in.
Can I choose my room?
Yes, but provided the room is available.
Do I need to pay for a TV license and council tax as a student living at PMG?
If you plan on watching/recording any live terrestrial TV or on BBC iPlayer, you will need to pay for your own TV Licence. You can set up your TV Licence. You only need a TV Licence if you’re living in the UK. If you’re living in Spain, you do not need to buy a TV Licence. You shouldn’t need to pay council tax in the UK as a full-time student. PMG might ask for evidence of your student status at any point during your stay in order to ensure you are exempt from council tax.