Coppergate Swansea, swansea

I've had a fantastic experience at Coppergate, my student accommodation as a Swansea University student. Compared to on-campus student halls, Coppergate offers exceptional value for money and a much nicer living environment. I've been here for a month now, and I can't help but appreciate the welcoming and spacious rooms. The desk space is ample, and the Small Double bed (queen-sized) adds to the comfort. One of the standout features is the expansive kitchen, diner, and lounge area. Although the walls may be a bit thin, it's surprisingly quieter than other accommodations I've encountered. I lucked out with a standard en-suite room in a flat of five, has been great. The staff here are incredibly helpful and always ready to provide information or assistance. While there's no on-site parking, I've found non-permit parking just a short 2-5 minute walk away, which feels safe enough to leave my car during my off-campus placements. The proximity to the Singleton Campus, a 25-minute walk, and frequent buses right outside connecting to Bay and Singleton campuses make getting to classes easy. Being in the heart of the city and close to everything is a significant plus. The accommodation has surpassed my expectations in terms of standards, with spacious and powerful showers. I would recommend Coppergate to other students. While it might not offer the full on-campus experience, it hasn't been a significant drawback for me. The only minor hiccup I encountered was that the room wasn't fully cleaned when I moved in (although I understand I arrived early), and there was some expired food in the fridge. However, the staff promptly addressed this issue within a few days, so I don't believe it should be a major concern for those moving in during the normal term time. If it is, just let the staff know, and they'll make things right. Overall, my stay here has been excellent, and I'm pleased to call Coppergate my home during my university studies. Edit: Reading others reviews I would like to add that they are correct in that there is not 24/7 security, but the reception desk is open during the day. However, if you call the emergency number (which I have done early in the morning) they will come and help within a few minutes - so there is someone on-site. Additionally, the facilities are avaliable as advertised and there is a free gym with the YMCA should you wish to go there (or you can get student deals with The Gym Group a few minutes walk away). There is also bulletproof free WIFI throughout the building, and there is the option to pay £20 a year to get upgraded so you have your own account and can connect Alexa/Google Home or WIFI printers to (that then only connect to your devices and no one else can access).

Lived at Coppergate and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The windows are ridiculously thin, you can hear everything going on outside 24/7. Doesn’t matter if it’s day or night, it’s always noisy. On top of that, every window in the flat lets in a cold draft, so it’s freezing most of the time, especially at night. The hot water situation was a complete joke. We went months without it, and it took ages to fix, if you can even call it fixed, because it’s still patchy. All they offered was £50 compensation, which is honestly insulting given the rent we’re paying. Security is non-existent. Random people can just walk in off the street, and the main doors are often broken or left open. Doesn’t feel safe at all. And to top it all off, there are constant fire alarm tests in the mornings, way more than necessary. It feels like they go off every other day for no reason. Completely disruptive and just adds to how badly the place is managed. Save yourself the stress and look elsewhere. Coppergate looks decent in photos, but it’s been nothing but a HUGE disappointment.

Clean and tidy accommodation. The rooms are spacious and modern looking, in comparison to the other accommodations in Swansea. The major highlight of this accommodation is that the washing and drying is free and is included in every flat which saves a good chunk of money. Reception staff are always there to help and are friendly :)

Great place for space to live plus all the appliances included in the cost. Travelling to campus is really easy with a bus stop outside or just walk to the bus station. The team have always been really nice and usually on standby at reception and get back with any questions or maintenance problems quickly. If you get the right room as well, the sea view is great. Would highly recommend for anyone looking here.

I really enjoyed staying here, it’s unfortunate a new management took over. I would’ve rebooked, however rent went up by a crazy amount and no new amenities were available; I was paying way more for things to stay the same. Here are some pros and cons of staying here: Pros: - AMAZING staff! I can’t say enough - Good communication (especially via emails) - Never had an issue with the lifts - Close to town, the beach and uplands - Very, very quiet building. Cons: - The bin room makes the whole building stink, and this was an issue that occurred all year round. - Post is terrible; if your parcel comes out of staff hours you’re basically not getting it unless you want to sit in the common area for a couple hours to catch the postman. - Unsecure: bike shed and back door on Southampton was left unlocked by residents, so strangers could enter. Also no cameras on each floor, so I felt really unsecure. The doors are always broken, with the main foyer into the courtyard being broke since Christmas. - Terrible sound proofing: you can hear conversations constantly