Kendrick Hall, Reading

Kendrick Hall is a premium student accommodation in Reading that was once voted the No. 1 property in Reading by students on Student Crowd. Situated at 4 Crown Place, RG1 5AE, Homes for Students Kendrick Hall is directly opposite the University of Reading London Road campus. It is also centrally located between the main campus (a walk of less than 20 minutes) and the bustling town centre (15-minute walk). The Oracle shopping centre is only an 8-minute walk, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and bars. If you want to travel to London, take a train from Reading Railway Station (a 17-minute walk), and it will take only 25 minutes to get there. Inside the accommodation, Kendrick Hall Reading offers various en-suite rooms and studios to meet diverse needs, all of which come with a private bathroom and are fully furnished with a small double bed, desk place, wardrobe, and plenty of storage. Students can also make the most use of the communal amenities, including The Hub, landscaped gardens, study spaces, social events, fast WiFi, and 24-hour security to feel totally secure.

What does Kendrick Hall Reading offer?

Homes for Students Kendrick Hall has 250 modern rooms across 4 floors, offering four types of en-suite rooms (premium and premium plus) and studios (classic and premium). If you are looking for an independent life, choose a studio apartment with everything you need, including your own kitchen area. If you want to experience community living in a shared flat, opt for en-suite rooms with private bathrooms and shared kitchen and living space. All room styles at Kendrick Hall Reading come with the luxury of your own private bathroom and are equipped with essentials for students to settle down quickly, with a comfy small double bed with under-bed storage, spacious desk space with a chair, a wardrobe, and plenty of storage to store all your belongings.

Kendrick Hall provides fantastic social and study spaces, designed for students to get involved and feel at home. At The Hub, you'll find a reception area perfect for catching up with friends, a study room to tackle uni work, and a comfy TV area to unwind and watch the latest series. Outside, there are also large, landscaped gardens for you to breathe fresh air. Kendrick Hall Reading also provides bike storage, a laundry room, and free printing and recycling facilities on-site to ensure your daily life is easy, so you can focus on university life. You will also enjoy the up to 100 Mbps internet throughout the building, designed for you to play games, watch shows, and connect with your friends and family.

At Kendrick Hall, there is a friendly on-site reception and maintenance team to help whenever you need them. The accommodation is also equipped with secure door entry, CCTV, and 24-hour security; your full safety is ensured whilst living at Kendrick Hall. Also, regular events are held throughout the year, including a monthly free breakfast club, so you can make new friends and get more involved in the community. All you utilities (water, gas, electricity), WiFi, and contents insurance are included in the monthly rent, leaving no extra fees to bother you any more.

What's nearby Homes for Students Kendrick Hall?

Kendrick Hall by Homes for Students offers a luxurious student experience, combining proximity to the University of Reading campuses with easy access to nearby amenities. Supermarkets like Londis and Tesco Express are only a 3-5 minute walk, where you can pop in for food, drinks, snacks, treats, and more. If you are not in the mood for cooking, you can find plenty of dining options within a 3-7 minute walk, including Kings Chef, Bakery House, and TANATAN. After a day of class, you must be looking for a place to have fun, where you can easily get back to Kendrick Hall accommodation, and bars like The Turks Head, The Dairy, and The Retreat are only a 3-6 minute walk away.

Looking for big-city amenities? Just a 15-minute walk to the large town centre to explore everything the city has to offer. The Oracle shopping centre, a large indoor shopping and leisure mall on the banks of the River Kennet, is an 8-minute walk from Kendrick Hall, offering you a wonderful shopping experience at your doorstep. Other hot spots, such as King's Road Garden (a 9-minute walk), Vue Cinema Reading (a 10-minute walk), and Reading Museum (a 14-minute walk), will also make your student life at Kendrick Hall fulfilling.

How to get around Kendrick Hall?

Living in Kendrick Hall means you can easily get around the city as well as nearby areas. The UoR London Road and Kendrick Student Village bus stops are right at the doorstep. Getting to London is just a 25-minute train ride from the Reading Railway Station (17-minute walk). During holidays, Heathrow Airport is accessible in just 40 minutes by direct bus to explore Europe or other parts of the world.

Homes for Students Kendrick Hall reviews

Rated by 106 students on StudentCrowd, Homes for Students Kendrick Hall received a 4.23 grade out of 5, ranking it now the 3rd best student accommodation in Reading, after Crown House and 79 Silver Street. It is widely recognised for its prime location next to the University of Reading and steps from the town centre, as well as for its fast internet, excellent property management, and nice on-site staff who will be helpful throughout the year.