Paul Robeson House
1 Penton Rise, London WC1X 9EH+44 (0) 20 7713 5553
Accommodation
Paul Robeson House is a postgraduate residence for SOAS students. It has 252 single en-suite rooms and 7 double en-suite rooms for student couples. There is a large garden area which is popular with residents who like to study outside or even indulge in a bit of sun-bathing during the summer months!
For the safety and security of residents Paul Robeson House has an entry card system, 24-hour security staff and CCTV cameras around the building.
Facilities include a common room with TV, video and vending machines. For added convenience there is an on-site launderette and bike storage facilities.
Since 1st July 2007 all of our residences operate a No Smoking policy throughout the buildings in line with the new UK Government legistlation.
Shared Facilities
Rooms are arranged in cluster flats of five,six, or seven bedrooms. Each flat is self-contained with a shared kitchen and dining area comprising two cookers, two fridges, two sinks, a microwave oven and a freezer.
Ample storage space is provided in the kitchen and each resident has their own lockable food storage cupboard. The kitchen and communal corridor are cleaned on a weekly basis. A vacuum cleaner is provided so residents can clean their own rooms.
The flats have a locked front door and only the residents sharing the flat have a key.
Rooms
Residents have an individual key to their room. The rooms are study bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower, toilet and basin. A bed, desk, chair, bookcase, wardrobe and drawers are provided and there are electrical sockets for residents to use their own computer, reading lamp, radio etc. There is also a telephone and an internet point for a broadband internet service which is provided by Keycom. Bed linen is not supplied but is available for purchase at the residence office, or from the market and shops in nearby Islington.
The rooms vary slightly in size and shape but are generally around 4 metres by 2.5 metres. The windows are approximately 1.4metres by 80 centimeters. The bed and mattress provided are a standard single size of 2metres by 90 centimeters.
In addition to the single rooms there are seven double rooms for student couples. These are larger rooms with a double bed and large seating area.
Location
Paul Robeson House is conveniently located a short walk from both SOAS campuses with main rail, underground and bus links close by. One of London's oldest markets, Chapel Market, is just five minutes walk towards the main Islington shopping area and has a good range of stalls, shops and cafes at reasonable prices. At the end of the market street is a large supermarket, Sainsbury's, which is open 24 hours and is where many residents buy their weekly shopping. Opposite Sainsbury's is a new shopping mall with several high-street shops, a nine-screen cinema, and a great bookshop, Borders, which is open until 11pm most nights. The shopping mall leads on to Islington's Upper Street which has a wide range of restaurants and bars and is always buzzing with life. A useful guide to the area is available at www.angelislington.net.
King's Cross Thameslink rail and underground station is only a few minutes walk from Paul Robeson House. From here you can get to Oxford Street and the centre of the West End in just three stops. There is also a bus stop outside the station with regular buses to Camden and its famous weekend market. Not to be missed!
Paul Robeson House is less than 5 minutes away from our other SOAS residence, Dinwiddy House.
Facts
2008/2009 Prices
| Rent for a single en-suite room |
£ 119.56 per week £ 4543.28 total for 38 weeks £ 6097.56 total for 51 weeks |
| Rent for a double room |
£ 141.89 per week £ 7236.39 total for 51 weeks |
Address:
Paul Robeson House
1 Penton Rise
London
WC1X 9EH
England
Phone: +44 (0)207 713 5553
Fax: +44 (0)207 713 1711
Office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Security: 24 hour residence and security staff in the building. Access to the residence is by entry card.
Number of rooms: 252 single en-suite rooms and 7 double en-suite rooms
Arrangement: 5, 6, or 7 rooms sharing kitchen and living area in a cluster flat
Room Type: Study bedrooms with en-suite with shower, toilet and basin.
Room Size: 2.5 metre by 4 metre approximately
In the room: Bed, Mattress, Wardrobe, Desk with drawers, chair, bookshelves.
Electricity: UK 3-pin 240volt mains sockets for electrical goods
Phone: Phone point in room. Service is provided by Keycom on a cost per call basis. For more information visit the keycom website.
Internet Access: A broadband internet service is available through Keycom. Click here for more details.
Television: An aerial socket is provided for your own television. (UK law requires that each resident with a tv must buy a television licence.)
In the shared kitchens: 2 cookers, 2 fridges, freezer, microwave, 2 sinks, cupboards, table and chairs
Mail: Residents have a key to the letter mailbox for their flat. Parcels are signed for by security staff.
Heating: There are electrical heaters in each study bedroom and storage heating in communal areas. Heating is included in the rent.
Hot water: A central boiler provides hot water throughout the building. This is included in the rent.
Laundry: A communal self-service laundry is provided with washing machines and dryers.
Things to bring with you: bedding(duvet, sheets, pillows),television, kettle, kitchen equipment (pots, pans, plates, cutlery) computer, towels.
Insurance: A block halls insurance cover is provided by Cover4Students.com. This is included in the rent price. Additional cover is also available for a separate fee.
