The scheme is now closed for Summer 2008, we will be adding rooms for Summer 2009 shortly.

We also offer great value accommodation during the Easter vacation - whether you're coming to London for a short internship or an interview its the ideal and cost effective choice for accommodation - visit www.lsevacations.co.uk for more information.

FAQs

How do I Book and Pay?  A small deposit is required to book a place in residences.
This will be deducted from your total bill on payment. All bookings are processed by the Travelstay Network booking system. You will be held responsible for rent for the entire period booked and you may not sub-let rooms. Full payment will be taken in advance of arrival on 1st June 2008 or 5 days after booking (which ever is later). Payment will be debited from the card used to make the booking unless we are advised otherwise. Unfortunately we cannot accept bank transfers as payment.

Why does it take so long to search? The booking system checks each day that you are searching for, as all bookings through this site are for long stays this sometimes takes several minutes, especially on slow connections. If you know which residence you would like to stay in you can speed up the search by choosing one residence only on the search page.

What is the Cancellation and Refund Policy?  Booking deposits are non-refundable. You may cancel your booking up to 12 noon on 1st June 2008. Bookings made after 1st June 2008 may be cancelled within 5 days of booking.  After this you will be expected to pay for the entire period booked. To cancel your booking please e-mail vacations@lse.ac.uk. There are no refunds for early departures.

Can I modify my booking? Modifications can be made subject to availability but must be completed by 12noon on 1st June 2008. Bookings made after 1st June 2008 may be modified within 5 days of booking. Modifications may be subject to a fee. To make a modification to your booking please e-mail vacations@lse.ac.uk with your name, reference number and new dates. Modifications are subject to availability and must remain within our minimum stay policy.

Is there Internet Access? We regret that network services are not available to students not registered with the LSE unless your home institution is registered for 'JANET roaming'. You will need to check with your own IT department. For more information please visit http://ittraining.lse.ac.uk/Documentation/onlineGuides/JanetRoaming.htm

Is the room cleaned? This varies between residences and depends on the package that you book; At Bankside House, Carr-Saunders and Passfield Hall your room will be regularly cleaned throughout your stay and communal areas in the residences are cleaned daily. At Sidney Webb House your room will not be cleaned but the en-suite bathrooms will be cleaned once every two weeks. Communal areas within the flats are cleaned weekly, all other communal areas are cleaned on a daily basis. At Butler's Wharf if you book a full service package (£28 per night) then your room and communal areas will be cleaned regularly. If you book a basic package (£25 per night) then your room will be cleaned prior to arrival only.

Is breakfast included? No, rooms are sold on a room only basis. At Bankside, Carr-Saunders and Passfield breakfast is served in the Dining Room, and may be purchased on a pay as you eat basis (from 6th July only at Carr-Saunders and Passfield). At Butler's Wharf and Sidney Webb House kitchen and cooking facilities are provided. We do not include breakfast because most people on work placements and internships leave before our breakfast service starts.

Who else will be in the residences? Until 5th July our residences will primarily still be housing LSE students as they finish term. From 5th July we operate as commercial accommodation taking a wide range of guests.

Can I have an en-suite room? En-suite rooms are available at Sidney Webb House. Unfortunately en-suite rooms are not currently available through the Internship accommodation scheme at any other residence however they can be booked at standard rates at www.lsevacations.co.uk 

Can I book a twin or triple room? Unfortunately twin and triple rooms are not currently available on the Internship accommodation scheme however they can be booked at standard rates at www.lsevacations.co.uk

I would like to stay in a residence not listed, is this possible? We are offering accommodation in eight residences this summer but only Bankside House, Butler's Wharf, Carr-Saunders, Passfield Hall and Sidney Webb House are offering discounts for Internship Accommodation. Rooms at Grosvenor House, High Holborn, Northumberland House and Rosebery Hall can be booked at standard rates at www.lsevacations.co.uk. Lillian Knowles House is only available to LSE students.

What do the symbols mean? A full key is available by clicking on the symbols, or here.

Do you provide Linen and Towels? This varies between residences and package;
At Bankside House, Carr-Saunders and Passfield Hall Linen and towels are provided with your room. Your room will be cleaned, and the linen and towels changed regularly throughout your stay. At Sidney Webb House no linen or towels are provided. At Butler's Wharf if you book a full service package (£28 per night) then linen and towels are provided and will be changed regularly. If you book the basic package (£25 per night) then linen and towels are not provided.

Can I have a guest in my room? All rooms offered through this scheme are singles and as such can only be occupied by one person. If you would like a guest to stay you can book a room with any of the residence (subject to availability) at www.lsevacations.co.uk. You can also book twin or triple rooms for the whole period in this way.