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 Partner? Let Student Affairs know and we'll see what we can do!
STUDENT PARTNERSHIPS
International Students House, London
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, London
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 gives you access to their sports facilities--including a swimming pool and various other facilities. It also gives you the access to their many student clubs and organizations.
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
CENTRAL LONDON HOTELS
The Royal Garden Hotel
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".
Classic Double: £170 +VAT(room only)
Deluxe King: £199 +VAT(room only)
*Updated in April 2010
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
Thistle Kensington Gardens (4-star)
104 Bayswater Road,
West London, W2 3HL
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 333 9120
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):
Standard (Twin or Double), £95 +VAT
Deluxe (Twin or Double), £115 +VAT
Thistle Hyde Park
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
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
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel and Spa (4 Stars)
Wrights Lane
London
W8 5SP
Telephone: +44 (0)207 368 4053
www.kensingtonclosehotel.com
Single or Double occupancy
Monday – Thursday
£99.00 exc vat
Single or Double occupancy
Fri, Sat + Sunday
£91.00 exc vat and including Full English Breakfast
Food and Beverage discount of 15%
HEALTH SPA , POOL AND GYM
Access to the above could be discounted from £86.00 to £65.00 per month for full on peak membership inclusive of classes.
The Cleveland
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.
HAIRDRESSERS
The Salon Shop
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.
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
Fitness Facilities
External Gyms in Richmond and Kensington
Richmond Hotels
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Hotel (4-Star)
Richmond Hill
Richmond-upon-Thames
Surrey TW10 6RW
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8949 0266
www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk
Richmond students, staff and visitors are welcome to take advantage of a 10% discount, available all year-round. Price start from £89.00, room only. Please contact the Reservations Team and quote 'Richmond University' upon booking.
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)
Self Storage
Currie Easy 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
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.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Up to your first 4 weeks storage FREE*
10% Student discount with 16 weeks pre-payment*
SAVE £25 on selected box packs when you reserve a space
Get an Instant Quote or reserve a space online at www.bigyellow.co.uk.
*Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for details
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)
