Grosvenor House Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Grosvenor House Travel information
Page 6-8 When you arrive and depart What do you need to bring? Catering on campus Kitchenettes at Grosvenor House Breakfast on campus
Pages 9-11 Grosvenor House rules and regulations Social programme Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film Connectivity
Pages 12 Staying safe on and around campus Thank You!
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Introduction th
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay. LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and academically. The following pages will inform you of what to expect from your hall and the local area around it. We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden I’m delighted to welcome you to Grosvenor
tickets, exams or if you lose your LSE ID card
House, which will be your home for a few
you should go to the Summer School Office,
weeks this summer.
located in Clement House, room CLM 1.02.
Aside from pursuing your studies, I hope you’ll
Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one of
take full advantage of your time in residence
the Sub-Wardens if we can offer assistance or
in the heart of Bloomsbury and Covent
advice during your stay. I hope your time here
Garden. There will be plenty of opportunities
is a great success. We will do everything we
to form friendships and to enjoy the many
can to make sure you have a fulfilling
events and attractions of central London.
experience.
If you have any enquiries about your course
Chandran Kukathas (Warden)
including timetables, course changes, event
grosvenor.house@lse.ac.uk
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Grosvenor House Grosvenor House is a former Victorian office
cook light meals in the privacy of your own
building converted into single studios, twin
space.
studios and one-bed flats. The hall is just a six minute walk to campus, very close to Covent Garden and the Aldwych. The facilities available are excellent, with a communal common room equipped with games and a television, a computer room and a laundry room. At Grosvenor House are the private kitchenettes in each studio room. You can
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Travel Information To Campus: Grosvenor house is a 6 minute
the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow
walk to campus. To view directions on a map,
to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.
visit:
National Express also runs a coach service to Victoria.
Grosvenor House to LSE For more information, visit the following To Grosvenor House: Grosvenor house is
websites. Heathrow Express
situated at:
National Express
141-143 Drury Ln, London, WC2B 5TB. To
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you
view on a map, visit:
may want to consider taking a taxi to Grosvenor House. The safest and easiest way
Grosvenor House
to book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service. Closest tube stations: Covent Garden, Holborn and Charing Cross. You can take public
You can access the Cabwise telephone
transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
number or download their iPhone or Android
From Heathrow: The best way to travel from
app by visiting: Cabwise
Heathrow airport to central London is the
Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick up
London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are
passengers on the street. It is important to be
carrying light luggage. Another quick option is
wary of unlicensed minicabs.
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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in
(dates/times will be advertised in your hall).
and pick up your key from the reception desk.
You’ll be able to find them in Reception or the Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in
This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you
Summer School T-Shirts.
arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain access to your room, but we do provide
They’ll be able to help with any questions you
luggage storage space, so you can drop your
might have about the hall, the local area or
bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.
the support available to you during your stay.
On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate your room by 10.30am. Summer School Welcome Helpers will be present at each hall on the afternoon/evening of Arrival Sunday. There will be cupcakes and juice available to refresh you after your journey. The Welcome Helpers will also be available at certain times throughout your stay
What do you need to bring? Grosvenor House has a number of facilities for you to access including an inexpensive laundry room. You are also provided with fresh towels and bed linen. If you are travelling from abroad, you are advised to bring a UK power adaptor with you. You will be unable to use any electrical goods
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
unless you have one. You should also make
allowance before travelling and make sure
sure that your electrical equipment is
you know what items can and can’t be taken
compatible with UK standards. To learn more
on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
about our electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply
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Catering options on campus 4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days!
LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes.
Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop.
Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups.
The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks. Seating provided.
George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub. Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.
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For more information on LSE Catering outlets
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE
Visit: Fine Dining
restaurants around campus, visit: Food and Drink
Kitchenettes at Grosvenor House Each studio includes a private kitchenette for personal use Each kitchenette is well-equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, hob, kettle and toaster. You can get a good look at the kitchenettes using the 360° virtual tour of Grosvenor House. Visit: Grosvenor House
Studios at Grosvenor House include excellent self-catering facilities allowing you to cook your favorite meals.
Breakfast on Campus Grosvenor House is a self-catered residence, however, a complimentary breakfast is provided Monday to Friday. Please note that breakfast will be served between 8 and 10 AM provided at The Garrick cafe on campus.
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Grosvenor House rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.
information can be found on our information
For detailed terms and conditions relating
for current residents:
specifically to your Summer School Information for current residents
accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions
Remember that some of this information
Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with
relates only to term time students.
the LSE Summer School Residences Regulations [PDF]
If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with
It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the
the reception desk.
building. Other general rules and safety
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Grosvenor
look forward to, supported by your hall and by
House , you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE.
the Summer School itself.
You have a high quality social programme to
Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Grosvenor
There are also some great places to eat on
House has compiled a great list of
and around campus. For a guide (with map) to
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food
around Grosvenor House
and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic amenities.
Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has attractions for
It gives you a daily breakdown of the best
every taste. For a great way to find what is
events, theatre, film, music and food going in
going on in the city check out Timeout London.
the capital. Visit: Timeout
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Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s most
Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an
famous landmarks, such as the Palace of
open Bus Tour of London attractions are
Westminster, and the Tower of London.
available to buy at the Reception Desk. More information on the tours can be found here:
If you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to
City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.
some of our best. Visit: London landmarks
Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in the
For light bites and cooking, a range of produce
world and this is reflected in the range of
and street food can be found in London’s
cuisines available. Good food is never far away
many markets.
no matter what your tastes, culture or budget.
Visit: London Markets
Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Leicester Square and London’s theatre land.
Museum. Other leading museums and
Across the river at Waterloo is the National
galleries are in close travelling distance by
Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both
foot or public transport.
famous for their quality. To find a recommended list, visit: Museums To find any kind of play or musical in London,
and galleries
visit: Theatre and musicals
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Film in London London has been a dominant force in British
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of
cinema for over a century and its impact can
the country’s cinema chains and is also home
be felt throughout the city. Whatever your
to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer
taste in film there’s always something to keep
and pizza nights and all-night marathons.
you entertained.
For more information, visit: Prince Charles
The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
Cinema
excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Connectivity Mobile Phones You may want to think about getting a new
You’ll also have access to the Internet from
phone deal. For more information, visit:
your Hall. To learn more about
Mobile phones activating your internet connection, visit: Halls internet activation
Activating your IT account All Summer School students will be given LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There are approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs available and there is access to printing facilities in the public computer rooms.
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Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from your
measures.
time in London, principally, you’re coming to Be careful not to have valuables on show.
learn and enjoy yourself.
Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in It’s important to take the proper precautions
groups with your friends.
to keep yourself safe while you study. A much more detailed guide is available here: Be vigilant and make use of our security
Campus safety tips
Thank you! We wish you a pleasant stay at Grosvenor House. If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details. Visit: LSE Summer School
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