Operating primarily as student flats, the Opal Court none the less offers affordable accommodation outside term time (especially during the summer vacation.) It offers 517 en suite rooms, comprising 41 deluxe rooms, 450 standard rooms and 26 disabled rooms. All flats are fully equipped, with Sky TV, en suite bathrooms, fitted furniture and large work station/desk area. Each bedroom has it own phone line and Internet connection. There is an on-site gym with a sauna, jacuzzi and swimming pool. There is also a communal room with plasma screen TV (all Sky channels), pool table and games machine, as well as an on site launderette.