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Accommodation FAQs

This page sums up answers to frequently asked questions about ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation

 

Summer School Residences

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Phone: +44 (0)20 3437 0050
Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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Booking accommodation

How can I book Summer School accommodation in ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ halls?

You can book accommodation online. Follow the 'book online' link on each hall page. To see which halls are available, visit: Accomodation for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School.

How can I book my preparatory English course accommodation?

There is an option within your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ accommodation account for you to tell us that you would like us to book you accommodation for your Preparatory English Course. Please use this option and we will respond to you within 5 working days to advise if this is possible.  If you omitted to check this option within your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ accommodation account, please use our online contact form to request this.

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When can I book accommodation?

You can book accommodation as soon as you have received your offer to study at the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School.  You must first have created your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Public Account as you will need to use the same username and password to access the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Accommodation booking system.  Details on how to create an ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Public Account will have been sent to you by the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School office during your application process. 

I want to share with a friend - how can we book?

To share a room, all students must be attending the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School. Each student needs to complete the booking process separately. If you would like us to allocate you with another student(s), all students must book the same room type, in the same hall, for the same dates.

To enable us to match roommates, both students must list each other as their preferred roommate at the time of booking. Please note that any roommate requests must be made at least 1 week prior to arrival.

Can I stay in a twin or triple room if I don’t have a friend to stay with?

Yes. If you do not have a preference for a roommate, we will match you with another Summer School student of the same gender.

Can I live with my parent/sibling/relative in a twin room if they’re not studying on the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School?

No. We only have a limited number of rooms available, so we are unable to offer rooms to relatives as we need to ensure accommodation for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School students. However, relatives can book rooms separately at: 

Can I stay on after ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School has finished?

Yes, subject to availability. Check at  or contact stay@lse.ac.uk.

Can I book a room for fewer than 20 nights?

No. Accommodation for each session is for 20 nights and cannot be shortened.

Preparatory English Course accommodation is for 7 nights and cannot be shortened.  


Paying for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept online payments via Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards. You will be required to settle payment in full online at the time of booking. Your booking will be confirmed instantly (subject to the payment going through) via email. We strongly encourage you to pay online to ensure your booking is confirmed quickly, however, if you want to pay by bank transfer, you must notify us via our contact form.

Once we receive your request, we will provide you with details to make a bank transfer.  Once you have completed the bank transfer, please email us proof of payment within 2 working days.  If we do not hear from you, your booking will be cancelled.  Once we receive payment into our bank account, we will contact you to confirm the booking. Please note that this can take up to 21 days.  We encourage all students to pay online via card to enable swift confirmation of bookings.

Contact us by phone or email at: 

Can I pay on arrival?

No. In order to enable us to confirm your booking and secure your room, you will need to pay in full when you book your accommodation.



Halls, rooms and facilities

What is the laundry cost in halls?

We have laundry facilities at each hall. 

You can find more information about the laundry services  and current prices in halls .

Are towels and bed linen provided? 

Yes, towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms, so you do not need to bring any.

Please find below a list of all the items we provide:

  • mattress protector
  • duvet and duvet cover
  • pillow and pillow cover
  • sheet
  • bath towel 
  • hand towel

What is the difference between basic and standard rooms?

Standard rooms have recently been refurbished and have more modern decor and furniture. Basic rooms are priced slightly lower than their 'standard' equivalent, but the general facilities will be similar. 

Do you have wheelchair accessible and adapted rooms?

Yes. A limited number of rooms in High Holborn Residence and Passfield Hall are wheelchair accessible some have adapted kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some rooms in other halls may be suitable for you as well, depending on what your needs are. To find the best option, please contact using the contact form on this page. 

For more information about accessibility in our halls, AccessAble have put together detailed

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is included in the fee you pay. But depending on which hall you are staying at, it is either served at the hall or on ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ campus and either included for five or seven days. For full details, check the page for each hall.  

Breakfast served at the hall, seven days a week:
High Holborn Residence
Passfield Hall
Rosebery Hall
Carr-Saunders Hall
Bankside House

Breakfast served on ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ campus, Monday to Friday only:
Sidney Webb House
Westminster Bridge
Butler's Wharf Residence

Are there gym facilities?

One hall have gym facilities on site:

  •  urbanest Wesminster Bridge has a gym room, sauna and swimming pool. Access will be free of charge for students who register at reception to use these facilities. Please note some maintenance works will be completed over the summer, so access may be limited at times and subject to availability.

During ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School, you're welcome to use the . 

Can I have a guest stay with me in my hall?

No. Our halls operate a no-guest policy during ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School. No overnight guests are permitted.

Can I send post to the hall before I arrive?

No. Any mail arriving for you before you check in will be refused. Unfortunately we just don’t have the storage space to keep all mail before ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School starts so please do not send any post prior to arrival.

What is in the kitchens?

Generally, each floor has a kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, kettle. Cutlery and crockery is not provided, however some may be left behind in the kitchens by our students as part of our environmental resuse scheme.

For more details, check the Facilities information for each hall at: Accommodation for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School.

Do I have to bring towels, bed linen, pillows?

No. We will provide you with towels, bed linen, a duvet and a pillow. 

Is there a hair dryer?

Yes, our residences have a limited number of hair dryers. Ask reception for details once you have checked in.

How often are the rooms cleaned?

The common areas of the building are cleaned daily and your room will be cleaned once a week. 

Are the rooms air-conditioned?

No. None of the rooms are air-conditioned.

Arrival and departure 

When can I check in?

Check-in is from 3pm onwards on your day of arrival, except for Westminster Bridge and Sidney Webb House where check-in is from 4pm.

If you have booked and paid for an early arrival for the Saturday before your main Summer School session check-in is 4pm.

Please check your confirmation email for your exact check-in time.

When will I need to check out?

Check-out is by 10.30am on the day of your departure. If you don't leave your room on time we will need to charge you extra.

Can I store my luggage?

If you need to leave luggage with us, please check with reception on arrival and they will guide you to a designated area. Please note, we have limited availability and you may need to wait with your luggage. No storage overnight.

For details, see the check-in information on each hall page. Visit: Summer School accommodation


Cancelling or amending your accommodation booking

How can I cancel my accommodation?

You can receive a full refund of the accommodation fees if you cancel up to 21 days before arrival. For more information, view the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation terms and conditions [PDF] 

The quickest way to submit a cancellation request is to use the 'Cancel' option online from within your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Accommodation Account. If you are not able to do this, please use our online contact form to submit your cancellation request.

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Please note we only accept online cancellations via our contact form or online cancellation requests submitted within the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Accommodation portal. Cancellation of your study programme does not automatically mean that your accommodation is cancelled.

Will I get a refund if I cancel?

Yes, but only if you cancel more than 21 days before arrival. Our cancellation policy is set out below: 

Cancellation terms
 Date of cancellation Accommodation fee refund (%)
21+ calendar days before arrival  100
Less than 21 calendar days before arrival  No refund

For more information, view the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation terms and conditions [PDF] 

I've cancelled my ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School study programme. Does this automatically cancel my accommodation?

No. Your accommodation must be cancelled in writing by the person named on the booking.  The quickest way to submit a cancellation request is to use the 'Cancel' option online from within your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Accommodation Account. If you are not able to do this, please use our online contact form to submit your cancellation request.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School Residences

Ask us about accommodation

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  • Your right to privacy is important to us. The personal information that you submit in this form will be used to provide you with information about ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation. Please visit lse.ac.uk/privacy to read our Privacy Policy and learn more about how we collect and use information about you, so that you can make an informed choice about using our website.

 

I've cancelled my ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School programme, can I continue to stay in the hall?

No, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ halls are exclusively available for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ students. If you withdraw from the programme you will be expected to vacate your room 24 hours after the official withdrawal. Please note that fees are not refundable in the event that you withdraw from your program.

Can I amend my booking?

If you need to arrive one day early, or to extend your stay, or to move your stay to a different session, please use our online contact form  to submit your request.  If you would like to amend your booking to a different hall, please use the 'Cancel' option online from within your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Accommodation Account or if you are unable to do this, please use our online contact form to request a cancellation.  Once your current accommodation has been cancelled, you will be able to login and select a different hall, subject to availability.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School Residences

Ask us about accommodation

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  • Your right to privacy is important to us. The personal information that you submit in this form will be used to provide you with information about ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School accommodation. Please visit lse.ac.uk/privacy to read our Privacy Policy and learn more about how we collect and use information about you, so that you can make an informed choice about using our website.

 

Still have a question about accommodation?

Contact ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Summer School Residences

Ask us about accommodation

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