Reviews of Student Roost - The Old Fire Station. (University) in Birmingham (West Midlands).

Student Roost - The Old Fire Station

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Aston St, Birmingham B4 7DA, United Kingdom

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Reviews of Student Roost - The Old Fire Station

A. M.

Student living in a 2 bed apartment. The rooms are so spacious and bright (!) compared to typical uni accommodation, they have large windows that let natural light in making it feel like a nice space to be in. Our kitchen and bathroom are super spacious too with practical places for storage. Reception team are always super friendly and genuinely ask about how our course is going. There is a decent amount of socials and events to help you make friends with people you might not speak to. Maintenance and post is good too. The team are always looking to improve (see pic) and make changes quickly where they need to. TOFS is a really nice renovated building, wouldn’t have wanted to live anywhere else in my final year at Aston. 😊

I. C.

Happy & satisfied! Staff are always happy to help and all inconveniences are sorted out quickly. Alicja and Khalil are supportive and helpful. Would likely recommend to family/friends.

y. s. s.

The best thing about this property is that it's just a 2-minute walk from Aston University. The staff are very friendly and will help you whenever you need help, and whenever you are worried about a problem. Apart from that Old fire station has its own library, gym and social club where you can hang out and meet new people.

a. s.

I have been living here for a couple of months and I love the whole thing, especially the retro vibe social space! Love the experience and the memories that I’ve made in this place!

B. C.

It's a great location, very friendly staff the rooms as expected, although the phone signal is very bad in bandstand.

H. H.

1. Khalil, Jasmine and the rest of the staffs are friendly, welcoming and will help you get your concerns sorted ASAP. 2. Located just about 10 mins walk from the city (Bullring) 3. Aston University and BCU are 2-3 mins away. 4. The room is spacious with good ventilation. 5. Social space, gym & study room are available at your convenience. 6. Tesco is across the road. 7. 24 hours assistance available for the residents. Highly recommend TOFS for anyone considering :)

J. P. R.

I moved in here in the Silver Studio Plus with my husband on 29th Jan 2021 and we have found it to be the best place, with our University right near us. The location is right in the middle of the city which makes it even more better and comfortable. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Special mention to Nathan Prince, who helped me borrow the office system to complete my assignment because I broke my laptop just the night before my assignment deadline. During this time of pandemic, The Old Fire Station is offering tremendous support and always keeps the accommodation clean and tidy, with all the necessary precautions. I would highly recommend this place to students. :)

M. R.

TOFS is a great student accommodation. The location is perfect; Aston campus is a 30 second walk, Aston library is also a 30 second walk and conveniently there's a Tesco opposite reception. The room is very spacious, comfortable and I would recommend a studio to those who like their own private space (There are a few flights of stairs that will tire you out but I just think of it as my daily exercise and call it a day). The staff are amazing. Easy to talk to and helpful when needed.

Z. Z.

Very, very good staff and always help me patiently when I have problems. So lovely😊You can also pick up delivery at Reception. The transport is very convenient, Tesco is right across the street, the environment is very nice, the rooms are big and comfortable, very nice apartment!

I. M.

I've stayed here for 2 years now and I love it! Great receptionists who are always keen to help and a pleasant, clean and safe building to live in. Much better than campus accommodation plus the social space is really nice! Plenty of events are held in the social space - I've even had several free pamper days run by beauticians brought in. Ideal location as it's opposite Aston University and a 10 minute walk into the city centre including New Street station. I'll be looking to rebook this student accommodation again!

R. A.

I’m currently staying in a studio room at this accommodation and it is quite convenient because it is right next to Aston university. The staff and management are also very friendly and always ready to help. They also make sure to organise events with free food available. The room is nice and comfortable but the windows do not open and there are no doors on the wardrobes. Overall it is a good accommodation but some issues still need to be resolved such as the heaters not heating up enough and the few problems mentioned above.

M. M.

Most convenient place to live, for Aston students especially. 60 second walk to the main building. TOFS has a fantastic study area, good for exam season especially when the library can get quite packed. The social space is spacious with all the amenities you can expect. Also, the Student Roost staff are very approachable and friendly! They make a massive effort to make sure the residents are comfortable. There's 24 hour security as well, so there's always a point of contact even at night! Can't go wrong with these guys!

K. R.

The old fire station is simply a great choice for Aston and Birmingham City University students. Located at the Aston University campus and less than 5 minutes walking to BCU. I and my brother stayed at this accommodation for 12 months (2018/19) and had a fantastic stay. The highlights are: 1. I have not seen more supportive management team than the team at the Old Fire Station-they are always there to help you. Thank you so much to Jasmine, Blair, and K. 2. Hassle free for students as they don’t have to be worried about bills or maintenance. 3. 24/7 emergency contact is available plus always a member of security team is present at the complex every night. 4. The flats are really offered with reasonable prices, considering the comfort and support which tenants get. 5. Free gym for all the tenants. It has essential equipments. 6. If you don’t wanna stay till late at your university library, there is one at the old fire station. Also you can enjoy the facilities of common room: mini kitchen, Billiard table, TV,etc. Call them now and book the best choice:))

D. P.

Currently staying here during my final year at Aston. Love being so close to university, and the accomodation itself is really nice. The team down in reception go the extra mile to look after us and put on social events throughout the year. My flat (bronze shared bathroom) is spacious so there's plenty of space in the kitchen/lounge to have friends over. Would highly recommend- best place I've lived in at uni!

E. G.

The Old Fire Station is a great place to live. Initially, my main reason for choosing this accommodation was the proximity to campus, as I'm in my final year and don't want to waste time travelling. However, TOFS and Student Roost have exceeded my expectations. The facilities are great, a free gym is a big plus and nothing is too much to ask when it comes to the staff in the office. Highly recommend living here

My partner and I stayed in a Bandstand Gold Studio flat from 2017-2019. Our experience has been very pleasant and we truly couldn't have asked for more from student accommodation. The studio was spacious, high quality furnishings (including appliances), good size bed, an openable window (available on first few floors only), nice bathroom, and repairs/maintenance were always done quickly - either on the day or next day. We got on very well with all the staff of whom were always very friendly, kind, helpful and accommodating. They really made our stay so much more enjoyable. The social area has been done very nicely, always kept clean, a long with the laundry facilities which luckily aren't crazily expensive. The gym (right beside the bandstand building!) is decent, not huge but has the basics like treadmills, weights etc. and is a great bonus as it is available to use 24/7 and included in the rent. The location is great, with a Tesco Express & Costa right on the doorstep and a 10-15min walk to the Bullring, New Street and the stations. The conservatoire is a nice 4-5 mins walk through the Aston area. 100% would recommend! Thank you to all the staff at The Old Fire Station who helped make our time in Birmingham great. ^_^

Since living here at the Old fire station, I have found it easier to getting university. One of the good things about living here is how close you are to both Aston university campus (2mins) and BCU city centre campus (10mins) both are walking distance. Also you are within walking distance to the city centre, getting to from the accommodation is quite easy due to the multiple transport links nearby. The staff here are very warm, helpful and friendly. Josh in particular has been very helpful with myself whilst moving in and living here. One of the cons I would say living here is depending in which building you live in, you may hear traffic from the Aston expressway throughout the day and sometimes at night very faintly. Overall, I would suggest living here, it’s a nice atmosphere with good facilities especially if a 2/3 year student or even a postgraduate as the majority people I have encountered here for that category.

J. P.

Amazing experience Soo far. The staff are really kind in answering queries and provide support 24*7.

A. W.

Staff is incredibly friendly and always at your disposition in case of problems. Perfect area to live in as it is only a short walk from both the university and the city centre. Rooms and kitchen are quite spacious with an abundance of sunlight coming in. I will most definitely keep recommind this place in the future.

N. M.

I've been at the Old Fire Station since September 2019, and I absolutely love it here, the building is in walking distance to EVERYTHING! A minute from the Aston Campus, 8 minutes from BCU & only about 10 from Bullring & Grand Central. The rooms are great, I recommend a viewing before booking as it is always better to see rooms in person than online, you get more of a feel for how homely they really are. I have a shared kitchen and its got everything i could need, anything that was missing from the flat (hoover) i was able to request from reception and got it very quickly. The environment is extremely safe, which was the most important factor for me as I moved away from home with not much prior knowledge of Birmingham. The building is well maintained and cleaned often, there is free parking offered for residents which is a great bonus as not many student accommodations offer any parking at all. The staff are always on hand to help out, (both during the day and at night also / 24 hours) as soon as I've needed help they've dealt with it very quickly. he team often put on great events in which you can meet other residents, most recently our night owl Shonagh planned an amazing movie and pamper/pizza night which we all loved. Ola is so helpful and quick to resolve issues, I often find myself in reception talking to Jasmine about everything from uni to my nails :) . Although newer members of staff, Shonagh and Josh in particular are always around to lend some help, and have a laugh with, they're both so lovely and one of the main reasons as to why I love TOFS so much, big thank you to them all xx

N. F.

The Old Fire Station has been a great place to live in my final year at Aston - the location is great both for uni and for going into town. The staff are all really friendly and keep the accommodation well maintained. If you're looking for a place to live that's close to Aston among other Birmingham universities or close to the city centre then I'd highly recommend staying here.

M. A.

Best accomodation with very excellent and friendly staff. No deposit required. Near to city centre. Good quality of rooms. Amazing social room with pool table and dinning area too.

C. S.

I have loved living at the old fire station this year! The staff are always very friendly and willing to help you as much as they can. The flats have a lot of character and are much more "homely" than other student accommodation I have stayed in. The location is fantastic if you are an Aston/BCU student. I would thoroughly recommend the old fire station.

This accommodation is great if you want a local accommodation next to Aston or surrounding universities. I found the building very peculiar and not very homely. There aren't any elevators, which would make the moving in process a nightmare. The large rooms are great, however there isn't much sunlight to the restriction of the opposite buildings. The workers there however are lovely.

J. S.

I am in a top floor apartment in the "HQ" building. It's not as bad as the reviews state (most negative reviews seem to be for the bandstand building- which I hear is not ideal) The room is spacious and fairly priced for being so close to the city center and campus. My only complain is the delay in maintenance requests and the mail room is a nightmare. They have lost packages and not yet figured out to email students regarding when packages arrive. Also, they promised a gym would be ready for the 2018 year and it still hasn't opened weeks into term.

R. S.

Currently living in a studio and I love it here! Tesco is also right opposite which is very convenient. The staff are also very welcoming and make it feel like home.

y. f.

Great staff Shaugna is an absolute cutie easy to get along with and can talk to her for hours. Ola Jasmine and Josh are just all so helpful, and always greet you whenever they see you. Such a lovely group of individuals. The location is very convenient literally at minute walk to Aston and a 10 min walk to bullring. friendly and safe environment. any issues are resolved immediately.

Stayed here for a few months and it was great. The area was quiet and repairs to the room were done swiftly. The guys at reception were lovely too especially Blair. totally recommended for any students who need accommodation

E. B.

Have loved living here in my last year of uni. Such a short walk to the BCU campus and so quick to get into town and to new street station. There is also a small Tesco right outside which is handy. I was able to book a flat with my friends so I knew exactly who I was living with and also got to look around the accommodation before booking. The staff are incredibly friendly and positive and they tend to put on different events throughout the year which is a fun bonus as I know other accomodations don't do this. Would defo recommend the old fire station to any student

P. C.

Great experience so far. I've not had any problems with noise or the lighting like other people say they have, in fact I can barely hear my neighbours at all. Just make sure you see your room before you book! There are definitely bad rooms in the building, but if you choose a nice one you'll be fine.

A. B.

Living at the Old Fire Station is the best decision I've ever made. I've lived here throughout my first and second year at University. Since the management has been handed to Student Roost the quality of the services provided here have improved massively. The staff at reception are always friendly and will do their best to help you no matter how busy they may be. They are also welcoming and will ask you about your day etc, which is great. Something else which really sets TOFS apart from any other accommodation is the fact it is literally an Old Fire Station (sorry for stating the obvious) - but the building has so much of the original character and the study space is a particular favourite of mine. TOFS is literally on the university campus so is great for getting to and from lectures, as well as being in a safe area - they have security on during the evenings for the extra safety. Can't rate TOFS enough and I urge you to book if you're considering doing so.

N. B.

Ok the rooms definitely have a few minor issues (drain keeps clogging, motion sensor in bathroom not sensitive enough so light switch off periodically) but overall it's in a very good location, reasonably priced for the good location/bills included/etc. Our room is very nice, but you do have to climb up 3 flights of stairs (no lift in our building), also the WiFi can get pretty slow at peak times (ASK4 seem to have no intention of fixing this), but is otherwise reliable. As someone else mentioned the rooms can definitely get VERY hot in the summer, and ventilation is poor (no AC also), so you do literally have to leave your door open to improve circulation, and on the hottest days (30+ degrees) this doesn't actually help too much. This sounds quite negative but if you can look past these issues definitely take a look - as far as student accommodation goes this is almost as good as it gets. Oh and the staff are great - always really chatty and friendly

Excellent accommodation with the most friendliest staff there is (Jasmin in particular). Convienient location with tesco right across the street, and just 10 minutes away from Bullring. Really glad to have chosen this place to stay!

I. F.

The design of the accommodation is not outstanding as the building is dated. However, as there are limited choices around Birmingham this is easily overlooked. The location is unbeatable if you are a student of Aston/ BCU or surrounding universities, and since the student roost team have taken over the service is great. K, Ana, and Jasmin at the reception are super helpful.

T. J.

good location on campus, good distance from the city centre, really good service from baydon, khalil and jas, they're always helpful- 24/7 service!! the rooms are nice and spacious

J. M.

Overall good accommodation - prime location close to Aston University - Tesco, Aldi, and other shops within walking distance - friendly and helpful staff - generally quiet and people don't disturb you - cozy and well-equipped rooms One downside for some people may be that there is little storage area in the rooms. Also, there are only 8 (I think) washing mashines/dryers shared between all the tenants.

Great place to live, close to Aston and BCU campuses..as well as the city centre!! Staff are Amazing, funny and friendly!

G. C.

Not only is the location of TOFS great for students at Aston and other Birmingham universities, but the staff are super friendly and helpful. TOFS have a really nice social space with a pool table, a gym and a library, perfect for when the uni library gets too busy! You feel really safe and looked after here and with a tesco and greggs on the same street, you can't go wrong. I would highly recommend living here!

F. K.

Just a review to comment on a fine smooth booking process with Khalil from Reception, very friendly service and informative and has secured me and my friends a brilliant deal for next year! A personal big thank you to Khalil!

J. B.

I've lived at the Old Fire Station for 2 years of uni and have loved it. Great location, large modern flats and the staff are very friendly and super helpful especially Ola and Jasmine. Would defo recommend!

Honestly the best people stay with , have helped me with so much and are very supportive , ive been here for 2 years now and plan to rebook in september.

S. J.

Staying at the old fire station is one of the best decisions I have made. It is perfectly located with Aston campus being only a 2 min walk away and a 10 min walk to the city centre. The staff at OFS are genuinely the most down to earth people I have ever met. Shonagh the night time owl is one of our favourites, and we often spend nights chatting away with her. Josh, Jasmine and Ola are just as amazing too! Each and every one of them put in a lot of effort to make you feel at home. Any problems are dealt with as soon as possible. I couldn't recommend OFS enough, and I look forward to making many more memories at OFS :))

E. J.

Great accommodation. So close to uni. Ola, Jasmine and Josh are always smiling and happy to help, even when I’ve locked myself out of my room! Shame I’m graduating this year - would’ve come back!

I. K.

The staff is very friendly and patient. It's a nice, convenient environment and Tesco is right across the street. Hopefully there will be an elevator in the future.

H. B. S.

The best in Aston Uni campus , staff are amazing, Josh, Jazmin and many others make you feel like home. Highly recommended.

P. K.

The accommodation is at perfect location and offers flexible tenancy plans, helpful and friendly staff, neat and tidy rooms with all the required facilities.

J. A.

I would recommend this place. When I went to view the flat I found the staff really friendly and helpful. Any concerns and Questions were promptly addressed.

M. H.

Great student accommodation. The rooms are large and spacious with great views. The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. Also one of the closest to campus!

K. U.

Great place to live honestly, great staff, good people and overall safe environment for the residence. Close the Aston university and Birmingham City University, so not a long walk at all.

A. B.

I've had a really good experience living at the old fire station. Friendly staff, good socials and free food! Being close to campus is also very convenient.

S. Q.

Great service and lovely decorations, highly recommended!

L. R.

Lovely student accommodation, came in just to enquire about the accommodations and a lovely lady on desk named Jasmin helped me with everything I needed information on great manners and very helpful! Highly recommended :)

s. a.

I’m currently staying here and it’s really really good in terms of every aspect. More importantly for international students you get to have a home feeling. Kudos to your team! Keep up the good work. P.s shoutout to #Jasmine & #Nathan 🙂

K. S.

This place is wonderful ! I'm studying in Aston Uni and just moved from Edgbaston to here. It is very convenient, 10 mins to City Centre by walk and just 3 mins to my uni. Love this place ! :)

A. A.

Great place! Rooms are nice and staff are friendly and always ready to help. I definitely recommend this student accommodation.

G. O.

they are nice peoples, plus you get a good run or your money, one block doesn't have elevators but its not so bad

P. H.

Felt really at home at the Student Roost. We had a great team who looked after me whilst I was away from my family and my home. Would totally recommend to anyone :)

C. M.

It’s good. I live in a studio flat and Had problems with a storm. They were helpful in moving me to a new room within the same day. 👌🏼

staying at the bandstand and its a good experience so far. had no problems as others said on their review. check to make sure that ur room has an opening window

K. M. (.

Friendly, useful and present staff. This place has really improved in the last two years. The views are really nice from the windows too.

D. W.

Very friendly staff, the rooms are really nice and spacious, good facilities and location.

C. C.

great place to live. really close to aston uni campus and tesco and greggs are just seconds away from the reception.

c. o.

Soo nice, staff are really friendly and eager to assist in challenges, overall nice accommodation with great location really close to the university for students

A. A.

The best accommodation in Birmingham. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are great and comfortable.

R. D.

Very convenient for university, staff very friendly and supportive, lots of shops and supermarkets local and is in a good location, with great transportation links.

O. A.

Great experience. The staff were hardworking, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend 😄

J. S. T.

Bought some stationary in a emergency....staff was very helpful in what I wanted to purchase...wanted 100 items ended up only taking 35....price was a bit on the high side.. can get it cheaper elsewhere.