Chapter Islington sits on Market Road in N7, within the King's Cross area of north London. The building is well placed for several institutions, including University of the Arts London, Royal College of Art, City, University of London, UCL and SOAS, ...
Location
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Neighbourhood
King's Cross
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If you are at UAL this is the obvious place to look, and the walk to the Granary Building is short enough that you will do it in the rain without thinking about it. King’s Cross St Pancras carries six Underground lines plus the Thameslink, which makes it the easiest address here to get anywhere from. Coal Drops Yard and the canal are the reason people stay on after they graduate.
Rooms
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Each tier has its own rate. Every room has the run of the building’s shared spaces.
Diamond Studio
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£547/ week
Currently unavailable
In the rate
What the weekly price covers at Chapter Islington.
Onsite Laundry
Post & Parcels Service
Free Bi-Weekly Cleaning
The building
Shared spaces at Chapter Islington.
Open to every resident.
Electricity
Water
Heating
Wi-Fi
On-Site Gym
Art Studio
Karaoke Room
Study Spaces
Social Spaces
Games Area
Cinema room
Upto 200mb Dual Band WIfi
Services
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Services available at this residence. Select a service for details.
All your utility bills – water, electric, gas, internet, gym and use of all the social spaces – are included in the price. There are no hidden charges, what you see on your contract is what you pay (besides any damage to the room or fees you incur).
Am I allowed to have guests to stay?
You are welcome to have guests through the daytime, and an overnight guest for a reasonable amount of nights. You'll need to get permission from management for an extended period. They will need to provide a form of ID to check in through your resident portal, and you will be responsible for them throughout their stay. Please note, you will also need written consent from management if your overnight guest is under 18 years of age.
How secure is the accommodation?
They have CCTV in and around each property, an electronic key entry system for the main entrance, common areas, each flat and bedroom. There is also staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Will I need to pay council tax?
In the UK, students are exempt from paying council tax – you won’t need to pay this, but if the council do mistakenly bill you, you will need to provide details to prove that you are in full time education.
Do I need a tv licence?
If you bring your own TV, or want to watch or record programmes as they are shown live (including on mobile phones, tablets or computers), you will need to apply and pay for a TV License. This also includes TV's provided by the management.
What if something in my apartment breaks down?
If you’re having any problems with your room, a shared living space, or one of the communal areas, you have two options. You can log the issue via the Resident portal, providing details so their maintenance team can get this sorted for you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can come down to the front desk and talk to a member of the team so they can log it on your behalf.
Can I have pets?
Unfortunately, you are not allowed to keep any pets in your room or any shared living spaces.
What happens if I don’t get on with my new flat mates?
They want your university experience to be as positive as possible – if you are having any issues with your flat mates, please let them know. They will do their best to help resolve any problems you might be having.
Can I receive post and parcels?
Lockable mailboxes located in the lobby (or speak to the front desk team to locate yours) - your room keycard may also give you access to this (please check with the front desk team to know more). If any larger packages, or anything that requires a signature arrives for you, they’ll hold onto it and let you know via text or email so you can come and collect it. For security reasons, you will need to provide photo ID and give a signature to confirm collection. Post will not be given out to other residents on your behalf without written authorisation
Can I live with my friends?
They are more than happy to accommodate groups as well as individuals. Let them know who you’re planning to live with, and they’ll do their best to accommodate you in the same flat.
Is there an age limit for booking accommodation with the management?
As a minimum age requirement, property residents need to be or have turned 18 during their tenancy with them. This is due to the legally binding tenancy agreement that each resident is required to sign before arrival. They have no upper age limits on their accommodation, so long as the resident is in full time education for the duration of their stay.
What appliances and furniture are included in my room?
All rooms come with a bed, desk and chair. Extras such as kettles, toasters and lamps are not provided.
The only plus is that the next tube station is right around the corner and the compound is very secure. Almost all employees clearly hate working there. You have no trash bin (not even in the bathroom), the shower has as much space, as a coffin, the sofa chair's cushioning was ripped and the windows could barely be opened. In the summer, I recommend freezing a water bottle in the freezer to cuddle with at night. You will need it! (AC is also not available). All in all, as a hotel substitute not functional.
Booked on booking for short stays. Arrived with room not cleaned. Toilet unflushed. Shit in the toilet and Trash in the room.
Got another room but also not very clean with hair on the sheets. Shower is of course clogged. Elevator is broken.
Then on day 3 the front desk decided to ask security to kick me out 8 in the morning because I’m not supposed to be in that room?
They couldn’t communicate that I need to switch room via email or booking message beforehand and just decided to banging on my door while I was a sleep in the morning. When I asked the security why, he just yelled open the door like he think he’s the police. Very disrespectful.
We know that they offer short stays because they want to save operational cost and no student wants to stay with them long term. I mean I stayed there because it’s cheap as well. But at least I’m expecting cleaniness, good communication and respect. They failed at all. Do not stay here at all cost. It’s very mismanaged, the staff are not trained properly and will not treat you with respect.
Feel bad for the students living there.
Royal Mail confirmed that my parcel was delivered to Chapter Islington on 3 September. It contained a handbag worth around £350.
Chapter says parcels for former residents are usually returned to sender. The problem is, the sender has confirmed they never received mine back.
So Royal Mail says Chapter got it, the sender says they didn’t get it back, and Chapter cannot tell me what happened to it. They also say they don’t keep individual return records, tracking numbers or receipts.
A valuable parcel was delivered to their building and somehow disappeared from the chain. “It was probably returned” is not a good enough answer.
If you stay here, I would be very careful about having anything delivered to reception. It's not safe.
Writing this review as a visitor, not as someone who lives here.
The staff were very kind and helpful (shoutout to Monét!!), the whole building and room were clean with very comfortable bed and pillows. The room I was in had a huge window that was facing the courtyard, so it wasn’t so loud. I chose this place mainly because it looked clean and safe, and it truly didn’t disappoint. I felt very relaxed and at home after exploring London each day. I ended up extending my stay for 2 more days. Would recommend to stay here.
I loved my time living in Chapter Islington in my third year of uni, wonderful accommodation with great staff, amenities and top notch cleanliness. But the highlight of my time here was by far the maintenance technician, Costin. Not only is he the warmest, friendliest and most joyful person I have ever met he is also extremely efficient, skilled and truly a master of his craft. Be it any technical or practical problem he’s got it all handled. He is truly a joy to converse with as well and just makes your day brighter. I will never forget the day I was moving out and realized I did not have enough moving boxes, Costin saw me overcome with stress and gave me the boxes I needed, I didn’t even have to ask he just helped out as he always does. It’s truly the Costins of the world that make it a better place. So whoever comes to Chapter next you have nothing to worry about because Costin has it all handled and will always have your back.
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