Kaplan Living Nottingham, nottingham

The staff are friendly and the location is convenient, but unfortunately those positives are not enough to make up for my overall experience, particularly as an under-18 resident. The restrictions placed on under-18 residents are, in my opinion, excessively restrictive. No visitors are allowed whatsoever—not even family or close friends, regardless of whether they are staying overnight. Under-18 residents are also not allowed to visit each other’s flats, even when they live in the same building. There are also strict check-in, curfew and parental-permission requirements, as well as welfare monitoring. I understand the importance of safeguarding, but I feel there should be a reasonable balance between safeguarding and allowing young residents some independence. I was also uncomfortable with the way missed check-ins were handled, as my parents could be contacted directly rather than staff first trying to contact me. I was disappointed that studios were not an option for me simply because I was under 18. There were also recurring issues with the lifts, particularly on the East side. During my time there, the lift seemed to be out of service extremely frequently—at times it felt like it broke down more often than it actually worked. This was particularly inconvenient for residents living on higher floors. My previous flatmates were unfortunately very unhygienic, with unpleasant smells in the kitchen and fridge, spoiled food being left behind and dishes regularly being left unwashed. Obviously, flatmates are not entirely within Kaplan’s control, but it significantly affected my experience of living there. Overall, I don’t feel the accommodation offers enough to justify the restrictions placed on under-18 residents. The friendly staff and convenient location are appreciated, but these are things I would expect from student accommodation generally and, for me, they don’t outweigh the issues above. I would strongly recommend that prospective under-18 residents understand the restrictions fully before booking.

Kaplan Living Nottingham has honestly been such an amazing place to stay. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and comfortable. The accommodation is modern, clean, and beautifully maintained, which makes it feel like a real home away from home. The rooms are cosy yet spacious, with everything you need to settle in easily. What truly makes it special is the atmosphere it feels safe, friendly, and supportive. The staff are incredibly kind, approachable, and always ready to help with a smile, which makes such a difference as a student. The location is also perfect, with everything nearby and easy access to transport. I genuinely love living here and would recommend Kaplan Living Nottingham to anyone looking for a warm, comfortable, and caring student environment.

I would recommend choosing a different accommodation. The biggest advantages of Kaplan are its excellent location and the opportunity to meet other foundation students. Old Market Square, Victoria Centre, and Tesco are all within a few minutes’ walk, and it is very easy to make friends since many foundation students live here. However, I was disappointed by several things. There are almost no student facilities such as a gym, games room, or proper study space. Maintenance was also poor—several issues in my room were reported but never fixed throughout the year. In addition, flatmates are assigned randomly, and in my experience the kitchen was often left dirty, with some students smoking inside the flat. While it is a great place to meet people, I believe there are better accommodation options available in Nottingham.

My experience at Kaplan Living Nottingham has been disappointing overall. While the accommodation itself is functional, the living experience especially for under-18 studentsis extremely restrictive. One of the biggest issues is the strict visitor policy. Under-18 residents are not allowed to have guests in their rooms, including parents and family members. Visitors are generally not permitted fot the Under-18's, which can make the accommodation feel isolating compared to other student residences. The accommodation also has very strict safeguarding and monitoring procedures. If an under-18 resident plans to stay away overnight or will not return by 10:30pm, written parental permission is required. If approval is not arranged, the situation can be escalated. Residents are also required to regularly check in with designated under-18 staff members, and staff will enter rooms to conduct welfare checks if they are unable to confirm a resident's whereabouts. Another frustrating rule is that under-18 residents are not permitted to visit other flats within the building, which further limits social interaction and makes it harder to build friendships with other students. Security is extremely tight, with controlled access barriers and strict entry procedures. While safety is important, the overall environment can feel more restrictive than welcoming. The accommodation also offers more shared flats than studio rooms, which limits options for students who prefer greater privacy and independence. To be fair, not all aspects of the experience have been negative. Scott, one of the staff members, has always been friendly, approachable, and genuinely helpful. He treats students with respect and is one of the reasons the experience has been more manageable. Overall, I would not recommend Kaplan Living Nottingham for under-18 students or students who are not under-18 unless they are comfortable with a highly regulated living environment. The accommodation prioritises safeguarding and rules, but in my opinion, the restrictions go too far and take away much of the independence that students expect when living away from home.

Incredibly expensive for relatively poor to mid housing. They take advantage of international students that don’t know the city and don’t know any better. I had a room with shared kitchen that supposedly received cleaning once a week and took the kitchen bins out …they did not clean more than 3 times in a whole semester. All common area places always reeked, dirty carpets, Lifts were always out of service, and the reception people were quite mean when you needed help or had a parcel. They have like 5 washing machines for hundreds of students living in the towers so there was always a queue to load your clothes. I very glad gladly moved out as soon as I could