Glen Eyre Hall of Residence

Glen Eyre Hall of Residence: As a fresher? What do you expect?! (302 words)
by - written on 23/09/08 (Very useful, 212 readings)
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When I applied online, in anticipation to live in this accomodation as a fresher, I was excited, impressed and thought the best accomodation available, considering the catering and the distance options Glen Eyre offered. I was in the same block as the reception. The first impression was that the room was 'small', but I had not seen other rooms in other cities, so I couldn't really judge it - my room was just enough for a desk, a bed, and a sink, and a small space for a chair, where I piled up boxes of unsorted junk. The room was newly painted, well at least it was not 20 years old. Though the cracks and wooden bits were visible at corners and by ...  Read the complete review

Avoid like the Plague!!! (302 words)
by Gunnar Mallon - written on 03/02/08
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When I had read the previous review about Glen Eyre Halls, I thought it must be the perfect place to move to during my first year. I have since moved 3 times within the Halls, unable to get out of my rent agreement!! Here is a little list of things that are wrong with this place: - Very poorly maintained (Fungus, Draughts, Mold, Very little water pressure in showers) - Although the halls advertise with a weekly cleaning service, I do believe that it would be better if the underpaid undermotivated and undertrained cleaning staff would not show up. The place is filthy as hell!! - Sluggish responses from the amateur wardenal team (mainly comprised of ...  Read the complete review

Glen Eyre Hall of Residence: Great hall of residence... (534 words)
by - written on 14/12/00 (Very useful, 1231 readings)
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I have studied in University of Southampton for 5 years. I have stayed in hall of residence for 3 years and private house for 2 years. Glen Eyre Hall of Residence is one of the major hall of residence of University of Southampton which is located at the Bassett (around 10 to 15 minutes walking distance from the main campus - considered as very near to the university). Glen Eyre Hall of Residence is including New Terrace; Beechmount House; Old Court; J,K,L,M Blocks; and Brunei House. If I am not mistaken they can resident around 2000 students (you may check this from the homepage of University of Southampton). I stayed in M Block once last year. It was a ...  Read the complete review