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The apartment service is warm, clean and tidy, the room is warm and spacious, the hotel location is superior, the room cleaning staff is also very kind, the front desk sister is very warm, the room price is also very affordable, cost-effective! What I got was not only a comfortable and pleasant stay experience, but also fireworks, that's what I said about this hotel, excellent!
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Bristol Hall Rankings
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| Tower | #14 |
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Most helpful review
The apartment service is warm, clean and tidy, the room is warm and spacious, the hotel location is superior, the room cleaning staff is also very kind, the front desk sister is very warm, the room price is also very affordable, cost-effective! What I got was not only a comfortable and pleasant stay experience, but also fireworks, that's what I said about this hotel, excellent!
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Tower Information
| Telephone | 011 7325 0420 |
| Postcode | BS1 2QJ |
| Price from | £299.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Collegiate Tower by Prima Vidae offers elegant and innovative design-led apartments, which provide relaxing, and spacious student accommodation. Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Gold 2-Bed Apartment - room
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Bronze 2-Bed Apartment - room
Single Rooms - Gold Ensuite
Single Rooms - Bronze Ensuite
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Silver 2-Bed Apartment - room
Single Studios Bronze Studio
Single Studios Silver Studio
Single Studios Gold Studio
Single Rooms - Silver Ensuite
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Gold 2-Bed Apartment - room
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Bronze 2-Bed Apartment - room
Single Rooms - Gold Ensuite
Single Rooms - Bronze Ensuite
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Silver 2-Bed Apartment - room
Single Studios Bronze Studio
Single Studios Silver Studio
Single Studios Gold Studio
Single Studios Platinum Studio
Amenities
This property offers a club lounge, private gym, on-site cinema, games room, residents bar, study rooms, WiFi, 24-hour concierge, laundry facilities, 24-hour security, CCTV & all-inclusive rent. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
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- Broadband
- WiFi
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- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
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- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Travel Times
Tower is located just a short walk away from Bristol city centre & has easy access to bars, restaurants, green spaces, & music venues.
University of Bristol
Clifton Campus12 mins6 mins12 mins0.5 mi
University of Law
Bristol Campus15 mins5 mins16 mins1.4 mi
UWE Bristol
City Campus53 mins14 mins24 mins2.6 mi
Tower Biography
Tower is located within walking distance from the University of Bristol. The accommodation is situated in a perfect city centre location so students can enjoy everything Bristol has to offer.
Students can get to know their neighbours and relax in the club lounge, on-site cinema, games room, and residents' bar. Be a part of a community and join one of the many social events. When it is time to get some work done students can make use of the high-speed WiFi and study rooms. Break a sweat and get into shape in the fully equipped private gym. For your added benefit there are laundry facilities and a 24-hour concierge. Stay with peace of mind with 24-hour security, CCTV, and all-inclusive rent.
There is a range of elegant and spacious rooms to choose from. Whether you want to experience communal living with an ensuite room in a shared apartment, or would rather have more privacy and opt for a studio, you’ll be able to find a room that suits your needs. All rooms come equipped with a bed, study space, and ample storage space.
For more information visit Collegiate’s website.
Q&A
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Is this actually a student accom if rent is £350 a week?
By member4102568 On 29th February 24
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Are the rooms always hot?
By member1190940 On 10th September 23
Yes they are extremely hot and there is no A/c just air blower. You need to invest in good fan to be able to live. Not to mention the serious bugs problem that come with it . Bugs even in your bed really gross and the management is not taking this problem seriously.
By member991763 On 30th September 23
I found a silverfish in my room and reported it and they sorted it straight away with traps. It’s because your room is too moist. You can set your a/c on 100%
By member7105505 On 25th March 24
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Are the rooms hot in the summer ?
By member554707 On 26th February 21
My son is in tower and the air con doesn't do a very good job. Its far too hot and despite raising this issue and others with concierge, nothing has been done to address the problems. Seems that once you're in you have to lump it.
By member962642 On 5th October 21
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What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
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Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
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Amazing Staff, Emily is amazing and so is the cleanliness and modern buildings little bit pricey for a student accommodation but good facilities
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed the modern facilities and cleanliness at our accommodation. Emily and the rest of our team are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We understand the cost is an important factor, and we strive to offer a high standard of facilities and service to make it worthwhile. We’re so glad you’re enjoying your experience with us!
great location wifi is dead tho
Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad you’re finding the location convenient and understand how important reliable Wi-Fi is for your stay. We’re committed to resolving this issue and appreciate you making us aware. Please feel free to reach out if there's anything else we can do to improve your experience.
very nice people and managers in tower
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the supportive environment and that the management team has made a positive impression. We’re here to ensure you have a great experience, so please reach out if there's anything more we can do for you!
Would recommend others to come here
Thanks for the recommendation! We’re so pleased to know you’d encourage others to join our community. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re always here to help make your stay even better!
great living experience, the reception is great as well
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed living here and that the reception team has made a positive impression. We're here to make sure your time with us continues to be fantastic!
The apartment service is warm, clean and tidy, the room is warm and spacious, the hotel location is superior, the room cleaning staff is also very kind, the front desk sister is very warm, the room price is also very affordable, cost-effective! What I got was not only a comfortable and pleasant stay experience, but also fireworks, that's what I said about this hotel, excellent!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warmth and comfort of your stay, from the clean and spacious rooms to the friendly team at the front desk. It’s wonderful to know our efforts made your experience memorable, and we appreciate your recognition of the value we strive to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic stay!
the geographical location is superior, the reception service is warm, thoughtful, the room cleaning is timely and efficient, the staff are very dedicated to deal with the problem in a timely manner, put themselves in the shoes of the guests, very satisfied with the experience of staying at home, in this feel the warmth of home, comfortable beds, intimate supplies, meticulous service, is an ideal place to stay for business trips and travel.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that our location and attentive service made your stay feel like a home away from home. Our team works hard to ensure timely and efficient cleaning, and it's great to know that you appreciated their dedication and care. We aim to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for all our residents!
The staff are very welcoming, the rooms are clean, the maintenance is timely and there is plenty of daily entertainment.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our welcoming staff, clean rooms, and timely maintenance have contributed to your enjoyment. It's great to know that the daily entertainment adds to your experience as well. We look forward to continuing to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable!
o start off my room is the " platinum studio " so views are based off that. The room is super spacious and a comfortable temperature ( floor 0 i should also add that i have a high end gaming pc running constantly which does increase the temperature of the room somewhat ). staff are super friendly, internet is amazing and has unlimited devices. ( averages between 800-900 down on LAN ) and 500 ish down on WIFI. The location is great, bus stops for coming to and from University are right next to the accommodation and shops very close by. In my experience maintenance issues are uncommon and are sorted almost instantly ( had an issue with heater and it was fixed within 4 hours ). Electronic lock system is secure and works well, its nice to have a wristband as a key as its basically impossible to loose, price is high but fair for what you get. General areas are clean and room was when I arrived, also there is really good water pressure which is nice. would definitely recommend
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your stay in the Platinum Studio and that the spaciousness and temperature are working well for you, even with your gaming setup! It’s fantastic to know you’re satisfied with the internet speed, the location, and the friendly staff. We're also glad that maintenance issues have been rare and resolved quickly—it's great to hear about the efficient service! Your feedback on the electronic lock system and the cleanliness of the common areas is greatly appreciated, and we’re happy to know you’re comfortable with the water pressure as well. Thank you for your recommendation! If you have any further suggestions or need assistance during your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your time here!
It has been good so far, but I would recommend to have more social activities and fun. Moreover, the laundry is really terrible! I personally always face problems with those machines, and they smell really bad. They’ aren’t cleaned or looked after by the operating company.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your experience has been good overall. We truly appreciate your suggestions regarding social activities, as we strive to create a vibrant community for all residents. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've faced with the laundry facilities. Cleanliness and functionality are important to us, and we'll be sure to pass your concerns along. Your input helps us improve, so thank you for bringing these matters to our attention! If there's anything else you'd like to share or discuss, please feel free to reach out.
Loved my time at Tower, although it gets a lot or criticism I really think the new CSA Emily is amazing, she made my stay worthwhile and made me feel at home.
And we loved having you stay with us at Tower! Thank you for the review, Emily and the team will be happy to read how comfortable you felt staying here :)
Good experience overall besides from I can't open window
Thank you for the review, we really appreciate your feedback. Glad to read you are having a positive experience!
Lovely stuff helpful……..,…,,,.,,
Thanks for the review! We will be sure to pass this on to the team!
The location is very good l. Everything is accessible within walking distance. The management between roommates isn’t good since you share responsibilities u shouldn’t.
Nice experience and there’s gym
Thanks for the 5* review! We are happy to hear you are having a positive experience here!
It is way too expensive not gonna lie and I miss having fresh air
Thank you for the review- we appreciate all feedback as it helps us create a better experience for our residents.
Met so many amazing people, location so good view beautiful. No open windows though
Great to read you have met so many new people! We agree the location is ideal. Thanks for your feedback- we appreicate it as it helps us create a better experience for our residents.
Good accommodation for student.
Thank you for the positive review!
Good student Accommodation in Bristol. I enjoy living in tower.
Thanks for the review! We are glad to read you are enjoying your stay at Tower!
Very nice accommodation but for the price, opening windows would be appreciated
Majority of student accommodation in Bristol is very outdated and old, but Tower is so modern and stylish. I have enjoyed having the cinema room as I don’t socialise a lot so it’s nice to stay in and have something to do. Staff are accommodating and make you feel at home
We are glad to read you are happy with the services provided at Tower, and you feel comfortable at your home away from home! Good to hear you make the most of the facilities inclusing the cinema room, thank you for the review!
Honestly.. it’s a great building if you want commodity of city centre. Everything is just few steps away. The building is pretty nice. Rooms are of decent size and all rooms come with en-suite bathroom. Rooms are small but well organized so you can have plenty of room for everything. Only downside is that the windows don’t open. Other than that it’s a good place to live.
We agree the location is great- close to everything! Glad the location works for you. Thank you for your feedback- its hugley appreciated!
Windows should be able to open and price should lower a little.
It's warm to come in, 24-hour front desk, regular inspection.
Thank you for the review- its hugely appreciated!
Location is great but a lot of appliances and services that get broken and take a while to repair. Staff is very good
We agree with you the location is great! Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it as it helps create a better experience for our residents!
The location is convenient for shopping and socialising. However, the actual accommodation is far too expensive for students and it’s apparently increasing next year. Rent is not far off London prices, and most students pay the same price considering all rooms are different sizes. You could be in a much smaller room and be paying the same price as someone in a bigger room. Windows don’t open ANYWHERE, instead it’s an airflow system. Which can feel very claustrophobic - not to mention the heat in warmer months which leads to most students going home for some fresh air. Management is friendly and fairly good at sorting issues quickly. Long tenancy contract, starting in September and finishing in August, which can become very expensive if you are looking to move into your 2nd/3rd year house with friends in June/July. The almost ‘luxury’ living they portray on their website is very misleading, definitely think there are cheaper accommodations in Bristol that are better value for money.
We understand completely that you’ve found your accommodation experience disappointing and would like to do what we can to ensure that it gets better. Please contact residents@collegiate-ac.com and we will be in touch to discuss your situation further.
Windows don’t open, silverfish but good staff- including Amy, Athena, Raf and Janusz and Paul. Rooms can get hot, mines okay.
We understand completely that you’ve found your accommodation experience disappointing,if you would like to discuss this further please contact residents@collegiate-ac.com. Thank you for the review we appreciate all feedback!
Although this accommodation is expensive, its features are very good, such as a gym, a study, relax area on which you can hangout with friends. For the price it is worth it imo.
We are glad to hear you are enjoying the many facilities provided here at Tower! Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate it!
Very expensive and not value for money but lovely staff and really nice location
Thank you for the review. We agree the location is ideal, in the heart of Bristol and the team at Tower are great. We value your feedback as it helps us ensure we can create a better experience for our residents!
Good, kind attentive staff that are always helpful and there if you need anything.
What a lovely review! The team at Tower will be so happy to hear this. We really appreciate your feedback!
Techinal service quickly solves each case. Reception is really friendly and helpful!
Thank you for the 5* review! We are so glad to hear you are happy with the services provided here at Tower!
Has good facilities and is safe
Thank you for the review, we really value your feedback! We are happy to hear you feel safe staying at Tower.
Wifi was not reliable for the first 4 months, but it was finally fixed.
We're sorry to hear about this, and we apologize for any inconvenience you've faced. We are happy to hear this has now been resolved. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
I moved into Tower in last September. The biggest problem is that the windows in the rooms don't open and room smell musty, but I really like living here because of the friendly receptionists and the great facilities, including the gym. Recommendable!
Thank you for the review, we appreciate your feedback as it helps us create a better experience for our residents. We have a great team at Tower who will be delighted to hear you are enjoying living here. Thank you for the recommendation!
Very good student accommodation in the heart of Bristol, a little pricey but well worth it. Extremely fast wifi and good social spaces are available along with friendly and helpful staff.
We agree the location is ideally placed! We appreciate your feedback as it helps us create a better experience. The team at Tower will be happy to read this! Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
The overall experience has been really good with lots memories made with the tower and the rooomates as well. Shoutout to the staff who has been always helpful with everything!
Thank you for the lovely review! We are so happy to hear you are enjoying your stay at Tower! The team will be pleased to hear you are happy with the services provided.
The staff is nice and the room is clean, Very close to the city center and very convenient for shopping. It's been okay so far. I hope the refrigeration system can be added in the summer.
We agree the location is ideal and very convenient being in the city centre! We value your feedback as it helps us create a better experience for our residents. Thank you for taking the itme to leave this review!
Been a comfortable stay so far! Can feel city lifestyle!
Thank you for the review! The team at Tower will be pleased to here how comfortable you feel staying here!
The windows in my room don’t open at all which was a shock for me when I first moved in. I struggled to breathe and felt there was not enough oxygen in my room. This has improved a little but the air quality is still not good enough and hope I don’t develop any health issues because of it due to the lack of adequate oxygen. There are bugs in the room that I had never seen or encountered till I moved to tower that they have not been able to exterminate. There is no oven in the kitchen and they don’t provide any appliances like a kettle or toaster. There are two lifts but one of them isn’t working half the time. There is not enough equipment in the gym. The games room only has one pool cue for the pool table for the whole building. The room was very dirty when I checked in and they don’t provide any brooms or mops for cleaning. They have vacuums but only 3 for the entire building which has 480 something rooms. All things considered it’s expensive and not worth the money I pay for rent.
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience you've faced. We take your feedback seriously and would like to understand more about your specific concerns. With that in mind, please can you contact residents@collegiate-ac.com and one of our team will be in touch with you directly.
Very nice location and building looks very nice on inside and out. A lot of issues though. There is very little air con and instead used air recycling and was very uncomfortable to sleep in the heat. Windows cannot be opened at all so that is a major issue. In the linked studio we were in we had no oven, just a microwave. For what we are paying for its not worth it even for the location. However nonetheless it was a great experience for the first year of my course and it was a pleasure to stay.
We didn't have proper AC or windows so it got unbearable hot, and we didnt have an oven so cooking was very inconvenient
One of the worst places I have ever stayed, the management team are useless and rude. The maintenance team and reception are really nice great people and helpful. However, management has ruined my whole experience. I would not recommend this place to any other student, the cost for what you get, an air conned room which is either too cold or too hot, there is no in-between. The rooms are not well sound proof, if you live close to social areas all you will experience is loud music in the evening caused by night staff. While I do admit there are some great things about the building; wi-fi (really fast most of the time) and the modern style. Most of the building and rooms are impractical with little amounts of storage space for anything. But once again my most pressing point not to recommend this place is the management team, they impede maintenance getting jobs done by requiring long waits on orders to solve problems.
Tower is not worth it at all! They gave me and my flatmate a small kitchen with a tiny fridge with a small freezer. First day in my room, my shower drain was clogged and it took them a month to finally to send someone to fix it up for me! The windows do not open, the filter brings a lot of dust. The walls weren’t repainted from the past renter. Oh did I mention that the reception don’t listen to you?! They pretend to write down your concerns then let you go wait like a fool! I’m not planning to stay here next year and not going to recommend it to anyone.
Living at fusion towers is amazing. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The social spaces are clean for such a big apartment block. Sometimes you have to wait for a washing machine or dryer when it gets busy there, but if you do your washing at off peak times there’s no problem. Some people have a problem that you can’t open the windows but for me it doesn’t really affect me too much because the ventilation seems to do a good enough job for me. I couldn’t have asked to be in a better location as the bus stops are right outside the building (I go to UWE) and being able to get on at Broadmead instead of everyone getting on at Cabot circus takes a little less worry off making sure I can get to uni on time. I would have loved to stay here next year but I didn’t realise how quickly this place was going to get booked up. Last year, I booked my room in February and now this year all the rooms seem to have gone in a month.