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Accommodation in general |
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17/01/06 (898 review reads) |
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Advantages: Location, decent food.
Disadvantages: Everything else...
I decided to apply to stay at Clifton Hill House for two main reasons: it is close to the city centre (bars and clubs) and university buildings, so it is much more convenient than the Stoke Bishop halls. Also, the food at CHH was supposed to be good. I had read that the rules were strictly enforced and that it had a very strong Christian vibe but I thought I could put up with those things.
However, I wish I had never moved in here. This place is hell. For starters the rules ARE strictly enforced, very strictly in fact. The dictators who rule this place will pull you up for the most minor infractions. Fines and community service are common place. Noise after 10pm is not tolerated - 'noise' being talking in your room, drinking is frowned upon, games and having fun are banned. Kitchens must be kept spotless, the hall bar is pathetic, the entertainments provided are lame, the whole atmosphere of the place reflects that of a nunnery.
My floor has been castigated for noise, collecting beer bottles in the corridor, rearranging the kitchen, drawing on a plastic table cloth... Two people on our floor have been forced to move rooms for pathetic reasons. The staff are unfriendly, they patronise you and twist what you say.
The rooms (except in Calendar and Old Clifton, which are girls only btw) are old and the bathrooms dirty.
Basically, I emplore you not to choose Clifton Hill House. I am of course bitter towards this place but what I have said is true. Please do not apply to Clifton Hill House.........
Summary: This is not a good halls of residence
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Chris@bristol - 22/05/06 You are so right, Clifton Hill House is close to the city centre, an incredible advantage, and also the food is excellent too. However, I cannot agree with nearly any of the rest of the review. During my first year, i stayed at Clifton Hill House, and had a completely different experience, in fact I knew a lot of the students there, as its such a friendly hall, and can't think of one who had your experience at all.
I've never heard of fines, community service, untolerated noise etc etc. The staff are brilliant, were interested in me as an individual, in fact Jenny who did a brilliant job on the floor I was on, was meticulous in ensuring a good environment, in numerous ways, and I am much appreciative to the good job that she did for us.
on the whole, i'd reccommend the reader to whole heartedly choose Clifton Hill House and can't think of anyone who shares the same views as that of the previous commentator. |
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