Student Discounts

Richmond University Business Partners

Richmond is proud to announce that we've been able to team up with local businesses in Kensington and Richmond to offer you some great discounts! We encourage you to visit these places and take advantage the special deals offered by local businesses. Get to know the people who work in the communities where you study! You will find that many places such as retailers, cinema and restaurants already offer a student discounts available to all university students in the UK, however the following are exclusive just for Richmond students! Just show your Richmond student ID card and away you go saving....

Do you have a favorite local business that you think would be interested in becoming one of our business partners? Let Student Affairs know and we'll see what we can do!

STUDENT PARTNERSHIPS

International Students House

By virtue of being a Richmond student, you are also a member of London's International Students House.

International Students House is a charity serving London's international student population. They offer accommodation, trips, events and activities as well as a student gym and meeting place.

They are located next to Regent's Park at
229 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PN
020 7631 8300

For more information, visit ISH Website

Imperial College

Imperial College is just a short walk from Richmond's Kensington Campus.

The south Kensington campus is a large, urban development with numerous buildings and outdoor areas.

As a Richmond student, you are eligible for associate membership at Imperial for a small fee. This will enable you to join any of their many clubs and societies. You can also access their gym and swimming pool facilities for a discounted gym membership rate as well.

If you are interested in meeting British students and learning about UK culture through the eyes of British students, you'll definitely want to join up.

You can find Imperial at:

Exhibition Road,
London SW7 2AZ
020 7589 5111

To apply for an Associate Membership Card, click on Application Form
For more information, visit Imperial Website

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We also offer the best membership scheme in the business which not only gives you free hires and exclusive discounts off our own products it also provides savings from a wide range of companies that will help you look and feel the best you can at great prices.

Visit www.handbagsfromheaven.com

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CENTRAL LONDON HOTELS

Mercure London Kensington Hotel (4 Stars)
1a Lexham Gardens, Kensington
London
W8 5JJ
Telephone: +44 (0)207 835 2000
stay@mercurekensington.com

Richmond students, staff and visitors please call reservations desk and quote "Richmond University".

Small Double for single occupancy £110.00
Double/Twin room for single occupancy £130.00
Executive King Room for single occupancy £160.00

(Add an extra £10 per room for double occupancy)

The above rates are per room, per night, includes VAT, breakfast and complimentary WIFI.

Kensington Close Hotel and Spa (4 Stars)
Wrights Lane
London
W8 5SP
Telephone: +44 (0)207 368 4053
www.kensingtonclosehotel.com

Richmond students, staff and visitors please call reservations desk and quote "Richmond University".

Single occupancy
Monday – Thursday
£89.00 exc vat and including Full English Breakfast

Double occupancy
£95.00 exc vat and including Full English Breakfast

Food and Beverage discount of 15%

The guest booking the Richmond University’s corporate rate also get the following benefits:

• Complimentary use of the Emotion Health Spa and gym
• Complimentary WIFI
• Complimentary access to Blockbuster movies and 200 channels
• Early/Late Check in Subject to Availability

The Royal Garden Hotel (5-star)
2-24 Kensington High Street
London W8 4PT
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7937 8000
www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk

Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of special year-round corporate rates. Please call reservations desk and quote "Richmond University".

Room Type:
Queen Room £160 +VAT(single person room only)
Contemporary King £190 + VAT (room only)
Garden Room £230 + VAT (room only)
Executive Room £270 + VAT (room only)
Park Suite £420 + VAT (room only)

The Baglioni Hotel(5-star)
60 Hyde Park Gate
London SW7 5BB
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 73685758
www.baglionihotels.com

Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of a 40% discount on standard rates. Rates starting at £240+VAT for a Superior King.
Please call +44 207 3685758 and quote "Richmond University".

Thistle Kensington Gardens (4-star)
104 Bayswater Road,
West London, W2 3HL
Telephone: 0871 376 9024 / +44 845 305 8324
www.thistle.com/hotels/kensington

*Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of special year-round corporate rates: Standard (twin or double):

*Make sure to say 'Richmond University' rather than the University's full name!

Standard (Twin or Double), £95 +VAT
Deluxe (Twin or Double), £115 +VAT

Thistle Hyde Park (4-star)
90-92 Lancaster Gate,
West London, W2 3NR
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 333 9110
www.thistle.com/hotels/hyde-park

Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of special year-round corporate rates:
For both Thistle Hotels, please mention these rates upon booking, and ask to speak with Ms Jodi Turner, Sales Manager for further details (if necessary)

Standard (twin or double):Single occupancy, £109 +VAT
Double occupancy, £109 + VAT
Deluxe (twin or double): Single occupancy, £129 +VAT
Double occupancy, £129 +VAT

The Grosvenor Hotel (4 Stars)
101 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 0SJ
Telephone: 0870 333 9120
www.thistle.com/hotels/london-victoria

Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of special year-round corporate rates:
For reservations, please call: 0870 414 1516
Make sure to let the hotel know that you would like the Richmond University room rate.

Standard Room- £105.00
Deluxe Room- £115.00
Grosvenor Executive- £135.00
Executive King- £145.00

The Cleveland, Serviced Apartments/Hotel (4 Stars)
39-40 Cleveland Square
London
W2 6DA
Telephone: +44 (0)207 535 0860
www.clevelandsquarehotel.com

1-7 days 7-28 days
Superior £130 £109
Deluxe £150 £129
Executive £199 £169

Situated five minutes from Queensway and Bayswater tube stations. Each suite features a well-equipped kitchenette, safe, tv, complimentary wifi making it perfect for long or short stay.

Radisson Hotel
22 Portman Square
London
W1H 7BG
www.radisson.com

Mon to Thurs: £185.00 inc Breakfast in Standard room (Superior rooms available for £10 extra and Business Class rooms at £40 extra)

Fri to Sun: £135.00 inc Breakfast in Standard room (Superior rooms available for £10 extra and Business Class rooms at £40 extra)

London House Hotel
81 Kensington Gardens Square
London
W2 4DJ
www.londonhousehotel.com

Students, staff & faculty of Richmond University can enjoy a free breakfast when they book with the following code: Richmond uni – free breakfast.

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HAIRDRESSERS

Salon Shop Hair & Beauty
20% Discount at The Salon Shop! Located on Kensington High Street a couple of doors down from the Odeon cinema...wash & cut for £20! There is also a branch at 30 Gloucester Road that provides beauty spa services including waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures. Just show your Richmond student ID card and you'll receive a membership card which then entitles you to a further 10% off all hair & beauty procucts! Click on the link below to download the full price list.

www.salonshops.co.uk

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Kensington Cafes and Restaurants

Kensington Square Kitchen
9 Kensington Square, W8 5EP
10% off all food and drinks
*Check out their downstairs area, a great space for group meetings!*
www.kensingtonsquarekitchen.co.uk

Le Pain Quotidien
9 Young Street, W8 5EH
10% off all food and drinks
www.lepainquotidien.co.uk

Buttercups Cupcakes
16 St. Albans Grove, W8 5BP
Twilight Special: 3 for 2 on all cupcakes after 4:30pm
www.buttercupcakeshop.co.uk

Locanda Ottoemezzo
6a, Thackeray St, London, W8 5ET
10% off all food and drinks in the cafe

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Fitness Facilities

External Gyms in Richmond and Kensington

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Richmond Hotels

Richmond Hill Hotel (4-Star)
Richmond Hill
Richmond-upon-Thames
Surrey TW10 6RW
www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk

Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to receive 10% discount off the Richmond Hill Hotel’s Best Available Rates. These rates start from £99 per room. The discount includes:

• Complimentary Car Parking (save £5)
• Complimentary Wifi usage (save £9.95)
• Complimentary usage of Cedars Health Club
• Inclusive of VAT

Call the hotel on +44 (0)208 940 2247 – Option 1, and mention “American University”, or simply email reservations.richmond@kewgreen.co.uk so you will receive the discount and added value.

Just a short drive away from central London and close to Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Twickenham Rugby Ground and Wimbledon, 4 star Richmond Gate Hotel boasts 68 luxurious bedrooms, 2 AA rosette restaurant, 5 meeting rooms, on-site Cedars Health & Leisure Club and 2 bedroom Gates Cottage. Just minutes away from beautiful views of the Royal Richmond Park, the hotel is a great base to stay when on holiday or sightseeing. Our Conservatory and garden offer an ideal space for summer barbeques, Christmas parties and private events.

*Call for exact prices and make sure to ask for the 'Richmond University Business Partnership Rate'.

Richmond Cafes/Restaurants and more

The Village
46c Friars Stile Road, TW10 6NQ
20% off all purchases

Red Cafe
19 Friars Stile Road, TW10 6NH
20% off all purchases

Da Franco Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
238 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6TG
20% discount (not valid during happy hour)

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Self Storage

Currie Easy Self Storage
1-13 Market Road
Richmond-Upon-Thames
Surrey TW9 4LZ
Telephone: 020 8878 7200

Need extra storage space? Check out these savings and more available to Richmond students!
Locker – 2 Large Suitcases Size - £40 per 4 weeks
Student cost = £25.00 per 4 weeks

25 Sq Ft – Wardrobe Size - £75 per 4 weeks
Student cost = £60.00 per 4 weeks

35 Sq Ft – Garden Shed Size - £96 per 4 weeks
Student cost = £75.00 per 4 weeks

*Students will need to provide their student id at the time of purchase.

Big Yellow Self Storage

Victoria Villas
Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 2JX
T: 020 8332 9333
E: richmond@bigyellow.co.uk

or

197 Lower Richmond Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 4LN
T: 020 8878 9781
E: sheen@bigyellow.co.uk

Features include:

• Rooms from £9.50 per week.
• Individual rooms (individually alarmed).
• Seven days a week access.
• Extended Access 5am-11pm available.
• Only pay for the time you use the space for.
• Rooms sizes from: lockers to garage size.
*They will also assist you with booking a removal van to get your belongings from campus to storage!

SPECIAL OFFERS

50% off up to your first 8 weeks storage rental*
Prepay for your storage in full for 16 weeks and receive 25% Student Discount*
Get up to £25 off a storage box multipack when you reserve a space

*Terms and Conditions apply. Please contact the store for details

Get an instant quote or to reserve a space online please visit www.bigyellow.co.uk/students

Save even more by sharing a storage space with other students!
One larger room is usually cheaper than two or more smaller rooms so you can get together with friends to take a larger room and save on your storage rental costs.
Only one of you needs to be present to complete the paperwork at the start so there is less hassle too to get your storage started.
Please contact the store for further details and to reserve your space.

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Other Services

Blacks is offering Richmond students 10% off of any purchase. Students will receive a 20% discount if a signigicant purchase (higher value) is made. Please present your student id card at the Richmond branch of Blacks for the above mentioned discounts.

Headmasters Salon
3-5 Red Lion Street, TW9 1RJ
20% discount, appointments must be between 9:00-18:00 (Monday to Friday)

Fitness Facilities

Link to this page: http://www.richmond.ac.uk/s/518.aspx