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64 Reviews by Students
#12 out of 68 halls at University of Bristol

3.74 / 5
3.74 / 5
0.7 mi from University of Bristol - Clifton Campus View map
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0.7 mi from University of Bristol - Clifton Campus View map
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I miss CHH sooo much! Lived there in my first year and I'd say CHH is the best student accommodation I've lived in Bristol. The staff were always friendly and there were regular social events. The food was great and in general great value compared to other halls. It's on the top of Clifton Hill so the road is very hilly. Would be better if I have a bike. There's no big grocery store nearby but it's very quite so you don't need to worry about noise at all!

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By member1063860
On 15th November 21
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I miss CHH sooo much! Lived there in my first year and I'd say CHH is the best student accommodation I've lived in Bristol. The staff were always friendly and there were regular social events. The food was great and in general great value compared to other halls. It's on the top of Clifton Hill so the road is very hilly. Would be better if I have a bike. There's no big grocery store nearby but it's very quite so you don't need to worry about noise at all!

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By member1063860
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What are the accommodations like here for exchange students here for a semester?
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Is there any room available?
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are there ovens/places to cook in the kitchenettes or just microwaves?
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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1063860 On 15th November 21 verified Verified student

I miss CHH sooo much! Lived there in my first year and I'd say CHH is the best student accommodation I've lived in Bristol. The staff were always friendly and there were regular social events. The food was great and in general great value compared to other halls. It's on the top of Clifton Hill so the road is very hilly. Would be better if I have a bike. There's no big grocery store nearby but it's very quite so you don't need to worry about noise at all!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member563732 On 10th November 21 verified Verified student

Great services, great social spaces, good staff, easy to get to from some of my favourite clubs and bars. Cheap journey on taxi and Uber from Cabot circus, and regular buses which stop 3 minutes walk from the complex. Really great.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member832204 On 6th June 18 verified Verified student

Going catered definitely helps with the social aspect of halls. Also the room sizes and storage are really good (in Fry Wing at least).

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member627950 On 31st August 17 verified Verified student

good place to stay, would return

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member627931 On 31st August 17 verified Verified student

Good in overall. There's a guy eating our food all the time though

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member427906 On 30th August 17 verified Verified student

Good hall, would return but very silent.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member427906 On 30th August 17 verified Verified student

Was just rated best hall by the bristolpost (the local trusted newspaper). I fully agree but the student support people were just never here. The not british senior residents were very friendly and didnt look sad all the time. Good but silent social life as well as grand piano and tennis courts. Dont go there though if you want to party a lot or have a relaxed arts or social science degree.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member727895 On 30th August 17 verified Verified student

Staff are incredibly rude and unhelpful. Food is not good and social life if terrible

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member826058 On 12th March 17 verified Verified student

Old, lousy and expensive place to live.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1325870 On 11th February 17 verified Verified student

Great place to stay. One admin staff responsible for students looks like a student herself and I flirted with her in the beginning of the year which was quite awkward in the end. Would return just to see her again!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member925872 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Don't know why there are so many bad reviews here. It's an OK hall and it is going to be the Global Hall next year. So even more Chinese. Will defo return

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1325870 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Best hall in Clifton and the only one with a reception and squash courts.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1325870 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Nice hall all around but the best thing about it is the following: Being cheered up when seeing how much nicer than Manor Hall and Goldney Hall it is.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member925872 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Not too bad. The cat and the black senior resident are always fighting. Good equipment!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1325870 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Nice hall in great location. I was on the JCR (Junior Common Room) committee in the year 2014/2015 which was a great experience. Truly recommend despite having to report to hall committee which I still dont really understand why. Come here and have a great time:)

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member625871 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Location is great and can't find fault with the facilities. But the cat has serious issues. It bites.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member625871 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

Location is great and can't find fault with the facilities. But the car has serious issues. It bites.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1325870 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

F****** sick hall. Nice people but still quiet enough for studying. Nicely equipped for sports and fun as well.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1325870 On 10th February 17 verified Verified student

I really enjoy living here, friendly senior residents. Not too noisy which is great for studying, especially in our lovely library. The senior residents are helpful if needed as well :) Would recommend.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member924306 On 16th October 16 verified Verified student

Awesome hall, very social but lacking effective hall management.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1124277 On 13th October 16 verified Verified student

Overall quite satisfactory. The accommodation manager is not very helpful and her arrogance is intimidating. The student admins leave very early and never reply to my emails. Some cleaners are not up to standard. The senior residents though are very nice and supportive, except of the one we are yet to meet.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1224275 On 13th October 16 verified Verified student

Moved in this year and can confirm what the previous reviews said. The cleaning and kitchen staff are rude fairly often. But I double dare you to ask for help from the hall management. They clearly see students as a nuisance and just direct you to another person. However, the social life and facilities are great and I would not want to miss it (squash, tennis, ping pong, grand piano, bar, stage, huge JCR, new washing machines and dryers). Similarly the senior residents and warden are very welcoming and of great help when you need them.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1323673 On 18th August 16 verified Verified student

I was fortunate enough to be living on the older side of this residence which was nice for those who enjoy a more quite setting. The cleaners were lazy and were on their phone, yelling in the hallways before I was even awake. The food was mediocre. I would not recommend this hall to anyone.

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By CourteousPrancer8961 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Bad, unsociable and not enough interaction with other halls. Rooms are tiny for a v expensive price

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By bris123 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

I had a brilliant time here but it was very expensive and the staff could not have been worse - presumably a result of poor management. Our cleaner never did any work and just spent all of her time playing on her phone. The food was reasonable but the kitchen staff were rude and made a fuss about very minor things.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By Whenthebeatdrops On 10th April 15 verified Verified student

It's such a great location near uni and Clifton village The meals are fine, don't expect much fine dining and you'll be ok It's not full of international students like I thought I thought it would be!

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