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EC London: Superior iQ Shoreditch

Photos show samples of available rooms. Fixtures, fittings and sizes may vary.
Accommodation Features
Room Facilities
Building Facilities
- Bike Racks
- Fitness Center
- Free-Wifi
- Games Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lift
Miscellaneous
- There is a laundry room with 10 app-operated washing machines. The cost - £3 wash and £2 dry
- Luggage drop-off is allowed
- Utility bills are included
- 24-hour on-site security and CCTV on site
- Kitchen utensils are provided (cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses, pans, etc.). Student who book studio can have also access to the communal kitchen
- Room Type
- Studio - Single. Room size: 17 -19 msq
- Bathroom Type
- En-suite (shower)
- Board Status
- Self-Catering
Description of Local Area
The iQ Shoreditch building is located just a couple of minutes from the Tube at Old Street in Shoreditch.
Shoreditch is in the heart Shoreditch which is famous for its pop-up events, restaurants, markets and nightlife. Famed for its mix of pop up bars in vacant petrol stations, blues bars, rooftop bars, late-night clubs and speakeasy bars.
You are only a short walk away from the action, including the world-famous Brick Lane, with London's biggest selection of curry and pop up restaurants.
Description of Accommodation
These refurbished self-contained rooms give you everything you need, with a small double bed, lots of storage, coffee table and comfy seating, wooden floors and a half-width floor-to-ceiling window for lots of natural light. They also include the use of the building’s onsite gym, laundry and social spaces.
Each studio consists of a small double bed, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a desk and light. There is free Wi-Fi in every room. There is a private bathroom.
Address
IQ Shoreditch,
2 Silicon Way,
East Road, London
N1 6AT
Phone Number
+44 (0)20 7952 2180
Emergency Number
+44 (0)7983773121
Arrival and departure
Arrival day: Saturday (Sunday arrival is allowed depending on availability)
Check in time: 15:00
Early check-in is not allowed.
Late check in is not allowed.Students need to wait until check in time.Please download the IQ App - This will be need to be used to record any maintenance issues and to receive parcels.Once downloaded please follow the steps below;
enter the same email address that you used to book EC. You will recieve an email prior to arrival. You will then recieve a verification email with a code to input onto the app.
Once this is done, please use this website below to agree to your tenancy agreement.
Portal.iqstudentaccommodation.com
Departure day: Saturday
Check out: 10:00
Late check out is not allowed. The student has to leave at check out time.
Journey to school
Approx. 10-15 minutes via the tube.
- Walk 3 minutes to Old Street tube station and take the northern line 3 stops to Euston.
- Exit Euston station and get off on Eversholt Street, cross over the road and EC School is straight ahead (Euston House)
For information on prices, please refer here
Cancellations
Cancellation prior to arrival
Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked and the accommodation placement fee.
Cancellation after arrival
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs.
Airport Pickup
If you have booked accommodation with EC you must arrive at the airport between 08:00 and 20:00.
Late/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation. Your driver will be waiting for you at Arrivals holding a sign with your name.
If after 10 minutes you cannot see your driver, please contact our emergency number +44 (0) 7983 773121.
If your flight is missed, delayed, or cancelled, or if there is any other problem, you should notify EC by calling +44 (0) 7983 773121 to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost.
Other ways to get to your residence
From London Heathrow (1 hour 15 minutes)
From London Heathrow take the Piccadilly Line to Kings Cross and change to the Northern Line to Old Street.
From London Gatwick (50 minutes)
Take the London Thameslink trainline to London Bridge. At London Bridge change for the northern line to Old Street.
From London Stanstead (1 hour 10 minutes)
From Stanstead, take the Stanstead Express to Tottenham Hale, where you will change to the Victoria Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross you will change to the Northern Line to Old Street.
Arrival Procedures
Please send flight details or an estimated arrival time at the time of booking accommodation or as soon as possible once known. On arrival, come to the main reception and the residence staff will give you your card and show you to your room. On departure, please leave your room tidy and return your keys at reception in the lobby.
House Rules
- Students need to be 18 + to choose this accommodation
- Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and facilities, but bedrooms are single gender.
- Students are not required to pay a damage deposit
- Guests are allowed
- Smoking is not permitted in the accommodation
- While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others
- EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag
For more accommodation terms please refer here