ISH, Great Portland Street Building

“In a few rooms, the door opening and shutting is way too loud, and it makes it really hard to sleep.”

“A little extra space in the kitchen, or just better amenities in the kitchenettes.”

“The way the kitchen and laundry room are set up”

“Security for my storage unit was supposed to be solid, but my stuff still got stolen while it was in there. I also left my belongings packed up in boxes during the summer at my last place, and nothing was taken there.”

“I get a more dependable internet service, but the connection still feels inconsistent. There are several different Wi-Fi spots, yet they keep dropping out in the same way, and it takes forever to reconnect.”

“The maintenance, the way the heating and hot water are always available, and the reduction in bathroom downtime.”

“Seriously, there’s nothing I don’t like. I’m absolutely in love with this place. And if I decide to study more in London later on, I already know I’ll be living here.”

“The meals they serve are pretty decent and fairly balanced, but I do wish they weren’t so heavy on carbs. It would be great if the study room could hold a few more people and feel a bit quieter too.”

“The area is really good, but the price feels way too high for me since I don’t have a kitchen where I can cook. I’ve basically been surviving on microwave meals because I can’t be bothered with planning and hauling pots, pans, and containers back and forth, then dealing with all the washing up too. And since I prefer to eat in my room, the food is often already gone cold by the time I get it back.”

“The way duty managers and students communicate, and how easy it is to understand what’s going on. For example, you need to study in rooms that aren’t overcrowded. Most of the time, though, the duty managers or reception staff give mixed or contradictory instructions.”