Welcome to Austin Hall and Asquith House, Leeds

Please reserve your check-in date and time through your StuRents account before you travel. This helps us manage arrivals and ensures you can move in as quickly as possible.

Reserve your check-in appointment

Limited permit-holder parking is available in the Austin Hall and Asquith House car park on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits are issued by the site team.

The nearest car park is Woodhouse Lane Car Park, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 8BN.

If you're arriving in Leeds before your tenancy starts, arrive outside reception hours, or have family and friends visiting during move-in, there are several hotels within easy reach of Austin Hall and Asquith House, including:

• Premier Inn

• Hampton by Hilton

We recommend booking early, especially during September, as accommodation fills up quickly.

The Hospitality Team can be contacted on 0113 513 3570 and are on site from 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday, except bank holidays.

• If you lock yourself out during office hours, the hospitality team located at reception will be able to open your room.

• If you lock yourself out outside normal working hours you will need to call 0113 390 7870 to be let back in by out of hours security.  Please note you will be charged £60+ if you require this.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your rent and is provided by ASK4. Setup instructions and troubleshooting guidance are available in the Documents section of the Mansion Student app.

Premium Wi-Fi packages are also available directly from ASK4 website if required at an additional cost.

During your stay, contents insurance is included in your tenancy through Gallagher.

Before you move in, we recommend checking your policy to understand what's covered. If you own higher-value items or want cover away from your accommodation, you may wish to upgrade your policy.

• The laundry room is located on the ground floor in Austin Hall and is operated by Circuit.

• Download the Circuit app on the app store on your phone to pay for the facilities.

• Login to www.circuit.co.uk where you can find more information, including videos on how to use the machines; if you are unsure please pop into reception. If a machine breaks down, call Circuit on 01422 820040 / 0800 0926068. Please ensure you remove all your clothes when the cycle has finished so that other residents can use the machines.

The bin store is located in the main car park, these are clearly marked.

Please:

• Tie rubbish bags securely.

• Place waste inside the correct bins.

• Recycle glass, cardboard and plastics using the recycling bins provided.

• Break down cardboard boxes before recycling.

• Never leave rubbish in corridors or around the building.

Keeping shared areas clean helps create a better environment for everyone.

Our Resident Handbook contains everything you need to know about living at Austin Hall and Asquith House, including:

• Building facilities

• Health and safety information

• Local amenities

• House rules

• Helpful tips for student life

You can access it anytime through the Mansion Student app.

View the 26/27 Resident Handbook

The heating and lighting in your accommodation are included in your rent, however we would ask you to be as energy efficient as possible.

Hot water controls

• The hot water will be automatically provided to your bathroom/kitchen.

• Each bedroom is fitted with ether a storage heater or an electric heater.

• To report a fault in your room, log in to the Mansion Student App, click My Support, New Ticket and provide the details of your maintenance issue. All requests will be dealt with in order of priority.

Whether you're looking for supermarkets, transport links, cafés, restaurants or places to study, Leeds has plenty to offer just a short walk from Austin Hall and Asquith House.

Take some time to explore your local area and discover everything your new city has to offer. We’ve put together some basic contact information about local facilities. Please note: Mansion Student does not endorse these and is not responsible or associated with them.

Banks & Cash Machines:
All major banks and building societies are located in Leeds city centre.

Local cash machines:

• Londis, 129-133 Woodhouse Street, LS6 2PY;

• McColl’s, 61 Pennington St, LS6 2JP

• Barclays ATM, Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building,

  Leeds University, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT.

Cinemas / Theatres:

• Everyman Leeds, level 4, Trinity, Albion Street, LS1 5AT.

• Cottage Road Cinema, Headingly, LS6 4DDT.

• Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NU.

• The Carriageworks, 3, Millennium Square, LS2 3AD.

Chemist / Pharmacy:

• Leeds Student Pharmacy, 166, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9HB.

• Boots, 1 Moseley Pl, LS6 2RY.

Library:

• Laidlaw Library, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT.

• Leeds Central Library, Calverley Street, LS1 3AB.

Grocery Stores:

• Big Discounts, 134, Woodhouse Street, LS6 2JN

• Eldon Court shop, Unit 1, Eldon Court, St Marks Road, LS2 9BD

• Tesco Express, 19-20 Back Blenheim Terrace, LS2 9HD.

Gyms:

• The Edge, University of Leeds, Willow Terrace Road, LS2 9JT.

• Pure Gym, Merrion Way, LS2 8BT.

Hospitals:

• Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, LS1 3EX.

Dentists:

• Mydentist, Hyde Park Road, LS6 1AQ.

Doctors Surgeries / Health Centres:

• Leeds Student Medical Practice, 4, Blenheim Court, Blenheim Walk,
  LS2 9AE, 0113 295 4488;

• Woodhouse Medical Practice, Cambridge Rd, LS6 2SF.

Sexual Health Centre:

• Leeds Centre for Sexual Health, Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street, LS1 3EX.

Taxis:

• Amber Cars, Athlone Street, LS12 1UB.

• Inner City Taxis, Leslie Terrace, LS6 2PR, 0113 246 1919.

Post Office:

• Londis Post Office, 129-133 Woodhouse Street, LS6 2PY, 0113 245 8862.

Public Transport:

• Leeds City Bus Station, York Street, LS2 7HU

• Leeds Train Station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY

Shopping Centres:

• The Merrion Centre, Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8NG.

• The Core, King Charles Street, LS1 6LT.

• Trinity Leeds, 27, Albion Street, LS1 5AT.