LST Fusion Brent Cross is student accommodation at 40 Merchant Street, London NW2 8BB, in the new Brent Cross Town district of north London. Londonist offers the rooms, and the listed room type here is the Classic Studio. The area sits in Zone 3, with Thameslink trains from Brent Cross West station. Middlesex University is about 20 minutes away by bus.
Rooms: The Classic Studio measures approximately 18 square metres. It comes with a bed, a desk and chair, a TV and a private kitchenette for cooking. Each room has its own bathroom and a study space. Dual occupancy is offered for an extra fee, so two people can share a studio. Accessible room options are not listed.
What's included: All bills are covered by the rent, and high-speed Wi-Fi is part of the package. A UK guarantor is not needed. International students can secure a room by paying the £250 security deposit and the first instalment. Rent can be spread over up to 6 instalments, depending on booking length. A missed instalment can cancel the plan and make the full balance due at once. Payment is by debit card, credit card or bank transfer, and students pay any bank charges.
Getting around: Brent Cross West station is on the Thameslink route, and King's Cross is about 12 minutes away. UCL is about 25 to 30 minutes by tube. LSE and the University of Westminster are each about 35 minutes by tube. King's College London takes about 40 minutes by tube. A Tesco is about 7 minutes away, and Wing Yip Super Store is about a 10-minute walk. Brent Cross Shopping Centre is about 14 minutes on foot.
In the building: Fitness spaces include a fully equipped gym, a cardio studio, a boxing studio and a basketball court. For downtime there is a cinema room, a gaming zone, a karaoke room, a Zen meditation room and a roof terrace. Residents can work in the co-working area, the study space or the coffee lounge. Laundry is free, and housekeeping and an on-site maintenance team are provided. Reception runs 24/7, with key fob entry and CCTV.
Good to know: The £250 deposit first holds the room and becomes the security deposit once enrolment is confirmed. It may be lost if the booking is not completed on time. Refunds take 6 to 8 weeks after the refund form arrives. Changing rooms costs £100 plus VAT. Late check-out is charged at £50 per hour. The district is in Zone 3, so central trips take longer than from Zone 1.