The View, Newcastle

I’ve lived at The View for 2 years in both studio and en suite rooms which are spacious and well designed. But what puts The View above other accommodations is their service. The people at the reception are lovely and always greet you in the morning with a smile, and quickly resolves any problems that you may have, and it’s nice not needing to worry about anything because the team is always dedicated to making your experience better. Additionally, they host events every month and provide freebies including drinks, snacks, and more at the front desk.

I live here. It's alright. The staff on the reception are really friendly and helpful, which is a plus. Maintenence issues are also resolved at a comfortable pace. The rooms are also cozy and the view is really really cool. As far as student accomodation goes it's really solid but there are a few things to consider if you plan on staying here. There are 17 floors of apartments, but only two sets of lifts, with one breaking down very frequently. You can figure out for yourself why this would become a source of frustration. Some of the kitchen appliances provided are questionable in terms of quality. It would also be nice if the wardrobes had some form of lighting, as the doors inconveniently block out the ceiling lights. If you compare The View to the The Verde you can see how Downing Students assessed the failures and shortcomings of the former in order to ensure the improved quality of the latter.

The View is a great accommodation well located within the city. As a Computer Science student my building was just around the corner. The Tesco Express right next to the entrance of the View is very convenient. I lived in a studio apartment and it was very spacious and modern. The people at the reception were always very helpful and friendly. I would totally recommend it!

Very friendly and helpful staff ,clean and well maintained accommodation , the WiFi was great for the entirety of my tenure and the team were very quick to respond to any maintenance issues in your room or flat. My only “meh” points were that it could get a bit noisy when people have nights out as it is next to another big accommodation and the kitchen/ living area for 6 people can feel a small/tight but they are not really big issues in my opinion just slight peeves. It’s a really great accommodation and I recommend staying here!