written by RicardoRandall on 20/05/2014
One of the best features of ‘The Pinnacles’ is its unique and unrivalled ability to provide a sub-tropical climate in Sheffield. The accommodation blocks get so hot that its the perfect environment for exotic rainforest plants to grow. The windows have been perfectly designed to open 2 inches, which offers residents the undeniable opportunity to suffocate. The ventilation is so poor that residents are often found to be walking around half naked. The Pinnacles makes very real and active contribution to the local economy. Reports suggest fans and deodorant sales have increased by up to 70% since opening. The nice thing about the Pinnacles is the abundance of staff that are completely unwilling to address the heat problems. This is a shame as excessive heat can lead to: Heat edema, Heat rashes, Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, Heat syncope Heat stroke and hyperpyrexia. If you would like to talk to Pinnacles staff about the heating arrangements onsite, please preparer yourself for a load of management speak. The staff should consider living in the Pinnacles for one day, using kitchen equipment, computers and other heat generating devises. The management relies on the quick turnover of students to not address any of the issues outlined above.
written by Sheffieldlover on 21/06/2012
The Pinnacles may at first seem like a pleasant student environment, but quickly you become aware of its numerous faults. Location wise the Pinnacles is superb, with quick and easy access to the University, the high street, and world class sporting facilities. There are, however, some drawbacks. Located on Broad Street, the Pinnacles is on the fringes of some rough areas of Sheffield. While crime does not appear to be a massive issue, it is particularly unsafe for women to walk around at night. Park Hill roundabout plays host to a number of dodgy personalties. The facilities of the Pinnacles are good, but nothing exceptional. If you were to judge the place by its 'youtube' videos you would believe its a hive of activity. The common room is permanently empty, and theres no bar. Having a party is unthinkable, not because they are not allowed, more because the ventilation within the flats is terrible. Get used to stocking up on deodorant! The en suites bedrooms are large, and the living space is nice, but its all pretty typical. Theres no point picking the pinnacles because its 'newer' then other halls. You get the same as anywhere else in reality. The maintenance team do a good job at looking after the site, they are largely friendly. They are let down by the office team, who don't seem to do anything constructive. It always surprised me that the office is surrounded by large windows, because it makes it quite clear that facebook is the webpage of choice for the office staff. Post is often lost, much to everyones frustration. The Shop has good and bad features. The Staff are friendly, the prices are rubbish. Expect to be paying 40% more then your average shop for core foods such as meat. This, perhaps, is to be expected. Nobody uses the shop for their weekly food shop, its lacking stock. You can't get cashback or the lottery either. The ATM charges near enough £2.00 for each transaction. The worst element to the Pinnacles is the charges. They can easily rinse you of a few hundred quid for a few marks on the wall. It would seem the amount you pay is dependant on how attractive you are, so my advice would be bring a pretty girl around for your checkout appointment. They may try and fine you for something during the year, the best thing is to contest it. All that happens is that they pretend to investigate the issue then back admit they are wrong. Its important to remember that your going to have a good time at Uni regardless of where you stay. The Pinnacles will not be a disaster, but theres better places in Sheffield to live, places where you wont have your bankaccount robbed either. Pros - Good Size Good maintenance team Can get a nice view of sheffield good location cons - Cost washing machines barely work shop closes early/ is expensive incompetent staff tvs need to be retuned on a daily basis internet isnt as good as advertised parking outside will get you fined rooms are boiling hot or freezing cold, take your pick. PS: You pay for cleaning but nobody cleans anything.
written by on 04/01/2009
The Pinnacles have created a brand that is very appealing to students. The buildings are new and nicely furnished, the staff friendly and fun and on the surface its a great place to live. They do have large bedrooms, nicely decorated, a big TV and pleasant surroundings.
However The Pinnacles seem to disguise their apparent inability to carry out basic tasks such as reply to an email or answer a phone.
Many of the advertised services seem to be exaggerated:
SKY TV is really just Sky Sports
Double Bed is really 3/4 bed
It seems the reason the TV license is included is because there are no TV aerial sockets in the bedroom
The shop seems to open and close randomly (its not open now 3:30pm on a Saturday afternoon for example)
Prices have rocketed from 84.99 a week to 115 a week for the smaller flats for the second year.
The heating constantly breaks.
You may have to sign in with security when entering at night and it isn't guaranteed that they will let all your friends in if in a large group.
The Pinnacles has potential and it may be that I have lived it it during its first year when there are bound to be hiccups but I feel as though they are great at creating what looks like an amazing brand but fail to deliver in many ways.
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