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Roy Jenkins Hall Reviews

12 Reviews by Students
#17 out of 40 halls at Cardiff University

3.53 / 5
3.53 / 5
0.7 mi from Cardiff University - Main Campus View map
  • 16 mins
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0.7 mi from Cardiff University - Main Campus View map
  • 16 mins
  • 3 mins
  • 16 mins

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Most helpful review

It was a really lovely place to stay at, as less than 30 people lived in the building, everyone knew everyone. Well furnished and cleaned, the kitchen is spacious and a good social space. The WiFi from my phone often disconnected though but that’s more of an eduroam problem than the hall’s fault. Overall it was a 5-star experience, especially for the money.

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By member1340681
On 23rd July 19
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Most helpful review

It was a really lovely place to stay at, as less than 30 people lived in the building, everyone knew everyone. Well furnished and cleaned, the kitchen is spacious and a good social space. The WiFi from my phone often disconnected though but that’s more of an eduroam problem than the hall’s fault. Overall it was a 5-star experience, especially for the money.

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Cleaning
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By member1340681
On 23rd July 19
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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1340681 On 23rd July 19 verified Verified student

It was a really lovely place to stay at, as less than 30 people lived in the building, everyone knew everyone. Well furnished and cleaned, the kitchen is spacious and a good social space. The WiFi from my phone often disconnected though but that’s more of an eduroam problem than the hall’s fault. Overall it was a 5-star experience, especially for the money.

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Cleaning
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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1334837 On 10th November 18 verified Verified student

management is poor, complained about laundry room services, cause there is no laundry room in this hall. but the reception stuff just keep telling me that I need to walk to Cartwright Court to do my laundry, which means I need to walk about 15 minutes while carrying my clothes.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member627131 On 6th August 17 verified Verified student

Worth the price

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member626819 On 19th June 17 verified Verified student

Lovely hall with lovely people so much space in the kitchen and bedrooms. Opposite dominos and other foody places 5 minute walk from anywhere!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member926811 On 18th June 17 verified Verified student

Great small halls, 10/10 location (better than talybont). Only social space is kitchens (no sofas or anything) but big rooms and desks and good storage.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member523343 On 30th July 16 verified Verified student

best place ever, all 6 houses got togeethr and we all become great friends

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By Luca Trovesi On 30th September 15 verified Verified student

Great location, on a street full of fast foods and restaurants. Close enough to the biggest/cheapest groceries and to university (10-15 mins walking). Rooms are big enough and very well furnished. On the other hand, the social space is a kitchen and all the parties happen there (which is a bit limiting). Kitchen is big and good though. Be carefull with thieves and robbers if you live ground floor or if you own a bycicle. Great social experience becuase you know every student in there (there are 30 of us) and you'll be likely to get a second-year house with some of them.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member119940 On 3rd July 15 verified Verified student

Great hall, very cheap. Does the job.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By VigilantYetti On 19th March 15 verified Verified student

ROY ROCKS!

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