The residence is located on Drury Lane, on the Eastern boundary of the lively Covent Garden area and in the heart of London's Theatreland. It is within 5 minutes' walk of the LSE campus.
Oxford Street's shops and Leicester Square's variety of entertainments are also within walking distance.
The closest Underground station is Covent Garden (0.2 miles, Piccadilly Line), the nearest major train stations are Charing Cross (0.5 miles) and Waterloo (0.9miles).
For directions please see:
How to get to Grosvenor House|
Useful links:
Local area map|
Grosvenor House image gallery|
Internet and telephones
Each bedroom has a data link to the School network and internet. There is also a communal computer suite with a number of workstations and a printer. For more details on using the IT facilities, please see: Using your own computer|
Every room has a telephone and voice mail service, run via the LSE telephone network. For further information visit: Student telecoms|
Cooking Facilities
Each room contains a mini-kitchen, including two-ring hob, microwave, fridge, sink, food storage facilities and extractor.
Cleaning and Bed Linen
Whilst communal areas will be cleaned, residents are responsible for the cleaning of their own studio, including mini-kitchen and shower room.
The hall will provide duvets and pillows but residents must supply their own bed linen and towels.
Communal areas
Grosvenor House has a communal television room with comfortable seating. Also available is an inexpensive, coin-operated laundry.
The building features good disabled access.
Vacation Periods
Students staying in Grosvenor House will sign a 40-week contract, which includes Christmas and Easter vacations.
Students will NOT be able to stay in the residence during the Summer vacation.
Those wishing to remain in London during this period can apply for accommodation in another residence.
Couples
Grosvenor House will provide accommodation for couples in a number of double and twin studios.
Fees*
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Full Session (40 weeks) 2012/13 rents
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Single Studio - £238.00 - £290.50 per week
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Twin (per person) Studio - £161.00 per week
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Double Studio (couples) - £297.50 - £336.00 per week
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One Bedroom flat (couples) - TBC
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Common Room Fee - £10 per term
For a list of all fees and schedules of payment visit: Fees|
*These fees may be subject to some change.
We are currently working on a list of frequently asked questions that are specific to Grosvenor House.
In the meantime, please bear with us and visit our general accommodation FAQs|.
