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#2 out of 3 halls at Heriot-Watt University

3.37 / 5
3.37 / 5
1.4 mi from Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus View map
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1.4 mi from Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus View map
  • 14 mins
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  • 12 mins

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The residence is 7/10 overall. For me what makes it great is the location which it only takes about 5 mins for me to walk from my residence to my class and besides that, the service provided by the residence is also great, which the washroom is cleaned once in two weeks by a vendor selected by the university and also the residence team works so fast. Just three days ago I emailed to make a complaint about my drainage that didn’t function really well that water took so long to recede, and just a few hours later the team came to check and fix it. I was so grateful. However, the downside is the cleanliness of the kitchen is so bad, it is a communal kitchen which is used by so many people from all around the world which I understand that the standard of cleanliness is different for one another but for me it is just so dirty that sometimes sink is full of food. That is all that I can share. I hope I win. Thank you.

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By member8122545
On 28th October 24
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Most helpful review

The residence is 7/10 overall. For me what makes it great is the location which it only takes about 5 mins for me to walk from my residence to my class and besides that, the service provided by the residence is also great, which the washroom is cleaned once in two weeks by a vendor selected by the university and also the residence team works so fast. Just three days ago I emailed to make a complaint about my drainage that didn’t function really well that water took so long to recede, and just a few hours later the team came to check and fix it. I was so grateful. However, the downside is the cleanliness of the kitchen is so bad, it is a communal kitchen which is used by so many people from all around the world which I understand that the standard of cleanliness is different for one another but for me it is just so dirty that sometimes sink is full of food. That is all that I can share. I hope I win. Thank you.

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By member8122545
On 28th October 24
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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8122545 On 28th October 24 verified Verified student

The residence is 7/10 overall. For me what makes it great is the location which it only takes about 5 mins for me to walk from my residence to my class and besides that, the service provided by the residence is also great, which the washroom is cleaned once in two weeks by a vendor selected by the university and also the residence team works so fast. Just three days ago I emailed to make a complaint about my drainage that didn’t function really well that water took so long to recede, and just a few hours later the team came to check and fix it. I was so grateful. However, the downside is the cleanliness of the kitchen is so bad, it is a communal kitchen which is used by so many people from all around the world which I understand that the standard of cleanliness is different for one another but for me it is just so dirty that sometimes sink is full of food. That is all that I can share. I hope I win. Thank you.

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By HWstudent2425 On 27th October 24 verified Verified student

Small kitchen. Unsatisfied with the size. No chairs too in the kitchen.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member4108619 On 14th May 24 verified Verified student

It is okay for what we pay but could be better

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member1271019 On 22nd August 22 verified Verified student

Very unclean dormitory. Cleaners don't ensure good standard of cleaning. There's no social space. No breathing space. Too many students in one hall. The campus location however is breathtaking

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member465034 On 16th December 21 verified Verified student

Incredible nice halls, double beds and weekly cleaning people. With daily hoovering. For posh with glass walls.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member463471 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

Best times to be had at Robert Bryson Halls. AMAZING building when I stayed there as a fresher. Room 343 will always be close to my heart. The layout of this building is very open so you can meet with friends in different parts of the building easily. Most of the time everyone hangs out in the corridors and each others kitchens. Its common for people to leave there doors open while they are in. The halls have a super friendly environment. These halls are old! The windows are very dirty and the showers have bad pressure. Beds aren't great either. This was not an issue as every night was a sesh night and soon you got used to prison, I mean halls, conditions. If you are a fresher going to Heriot-Watt you need to stay here before they demolish it. This hall is known as the PARTY HALL and for good reason! !!ROBERT BRYSON FOR LIFE!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member662095 On 3rd September 21 verified Verified student

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member944599 On 1st January 20 verified Verified student

Been renovated and overall a good place to study since it's far from the city

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1135498 On 18th January 19 verified Verified student

Showers always randomly scold you with boiling hot water then transitioning to freezing cold... WiFi maintains a stable 100Mbps up and down, sometimes dying out but not too frequent. Usually happens once or twice a month for 30 minutes. Phone signal is non-existent within the building. It's trash. If you have wificall you're fine. If not, good luck you won't be able to call in your own room (checked with everybody in the building)... Summary: Place is trash for the price they advertise at. Don't recommend

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1233827 On 12th September 18 verified Verified student

This is the best hall!!!! Come visit me in room F18 at any time. Especially if you are a cute boy.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member733108 On 25th July 18 verified Verified student

Student accommodation is always shady especially when you opt for cheap. Out of town was a bit dull though.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By Beckyw On 20th December 16 verified Verified student

Old building so things like Windows don't open without a fight, bins no where near the halls and the cleaners just dump the bin bags in the middle of the kitchen floor. There is one room for 70 people to use which is no where near big enough. Door keys can snap in the door during winter and you have to pay for a replacement even though the door broke it. WiFi is very temperamental but is ok when it works.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member724239 On 6th October 16 verified Verified student

- Old buildings - Tiny rooms - You can't really open the windows - Rooms are very very warm and you cannot control the temperature - Depressing campus around - Kitchens are yack with ridiculous facilities - One toilet shower for 5 people ridiculous price for what you get - remote Uni and no supermarkets close by

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member822969 On 2nd July 16 verified Verified student

The halls are quite difficult to socialise in because there is only one lounge for 4 floors. Autolocking doors means that students are frequently locked out of rooms, and after three times it results in a fine from the wardens (who threaten fines quite a lot). There was loads of mould in my bathroom when I arrived and the water pressure in the shower was pretty poor. There are lots of good things and bad things about living in halls, although RB is probably below par, I'd still live there if I was to do first year again.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member422404 On 12th May 16 verified Verified student

Leonard Horner halls are definitely the best halls on campus. Least expensive and they are close to everything, from student union to bus stops and main building. Sure, you share a toilet room and shower room but that's between 3 other people. You barely notice. Everyone in Leonard Horner pretty much becomes friends fairly quickly because it's just so easy, especially with the lounges.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By JustAGirl On 1st February 16 verified Verified student

Close to lectures and the layout (not in flats) makes it very sociable and easy to make friends as a fresher!

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1316709 On 14th October 15 verified Verified student

Sounds proof very bad No private toilet Kitchen and room is small and old Bed too soft Cp value pretty low, so expensive

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1316486 On 7th October 15 verified Verified student

Really expensive for what you get. Plus the cleaners were ruthless at getting you out of your room, but they were nice in our halls. Really close to uni and the wardens were pretty cool.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1215624 On 23rd September 15 verified Verified student

This is a bog standard uni hall

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1115278 On 7th September 15 verified Verified student

George Burnett is a reasonable establishment, A breeding ground for thumpin chuns and class nights out.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member615231 On 4th September 15 verified Verified student

S*** value for money but cheaper than most private accommodation and a 5 minute walk to lecture although way out of town

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member415223 On 4th September 15 verified Verified student

Out of the way and quite expensive but great banter.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By ... On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

The quality of the hall was poor but I had a great year!

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By EB96 On 12th April 15 verified Verified student

Really nice rooms and kitchens (with half decent flatmates!) halls too far from anything l like union and lectures really, avoid flats of 12. Sofas>breakfast bar

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member76025 On 11th April 15 verified Verified student

Good halls had a great first year experience

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member45324 On 26th March 15 verified Verified student

Pantry situation for A block is appalling - 70 students sharing 2 pantries, food going missing all the time. Not even allowed a toaster - why??? Staff offer no sympathy for this Cleaners made a mess of my room one night when I was away - with no explanation. Dumped a bucket of something down my sink and toilet. A block do not have access to a lounge, even their own, takes priority for 'conferences'. Only pro is the ensuite with glass cabinet shower. Want good value for money? Go IQ or mansion.

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