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I love it here! The staff are always on hand to help. The manager, Chantal is always so nice and chatty in the office, she really makes me feel comfortable and at ease. Craig and James are always on hand to help as much as they can, whenever I have any issues within my room, they are resolved instantly! Although the building is older and maybe not as glamorous as other new builds, the team at Firhill court always do their best to ensure the students are happy!
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I love it here! The staff are always on hand to help. The manager, Chantal is always so nice and chatty in the office, she really makes me feel comfortable and at ease. Craig and James are always on hand to help as much as they can, whenever I have any issues within my room, they are resolved instantly! Although the building is older and maybe not as glamorous as other new builds, the team at Firhill court always do their best to ensure the students are happy!
Firhill Court Information
| Postcode | G20 7BB |
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- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Storage Units
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
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- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Special Policies
- No Smoking
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- Bike Storage
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
- Property Shuttle Bus
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My stay here so far has been very good so far and i have no complaints, staff is very helpful and a giftcard would make it even better
Clean, helpful staff and great for socialising
What a fantastic place to be Firhill court The staff Chantal and Ornela are so helpful and the minibus is so great
I think Firhill Accommodation is okay. It looks very different than the images provided by my university. It is over a mile away from campus, but there is a lovely shuttle service and funny drivers. The fire alarm is going off 24/7, with no explanation or guidance. Aside from the scheduled test on Friday morning. When I arrived, the check in somehow didn’t have me marked down as checking in and caused a lot of chaos for me after 3 days of international travel. On top of that, my room and bathroom were disgustingly dirty, but had supposedly been cleaned prior to my arrival. It had not. As was the shared kitchen. And a lot the furniture provided and overall state of the kitchen is subpar. Lots of doors hanging on by hinges, banged up counters, etc. There was no real explanation of the facilities either. Such as where the laundry was, the trash, or where mail would be delivered to. The elevator is very janky and I worry that I will get stuck in it. Overall, Firhill is just okay.
Regarding money, I’m happy paying what I am, but it could be better. For instance, we get the bare minimum when we move in- a mattress, a shower curtain, a microwave, fridge/freezer and seats. Pretty much everything else you have to bring (yes, that includes a kitchen and bathroom/bedroom bin, a toaster and a kettle!). Me and my flat mates were very shocked at the no bin situation! But apart from that, the rooms are a decent size and so is the kitchen. There is one study space, which also doubles as the social space. It’s small, but for studying it does the job. I personally love the location! About a 25 min walk to campus, 15 to the local shops and 40 to the city centre. The walks are lovely routes, allowing you to clear your head. If you don’t want to walk, there are excellent bus and shuttle bus facilities too. Regarding property management, it’s okay. When we report things, they do get fixed very quickly, however no one’s in over the weekend, even if you’re fridge/freezer breaks!
The acomodation is in a good location autho If your not busy the football on the weekend can be annoying but the rooms are plenty good enough for student acomodation
Firhill court is an amazing student accommodation, and they provide us with a bus and they have great driver
The bus is so convenient to take to school and the rooms are a good size for first year student.
Firhill court is a very homely accommodation with amazing shuttle service drivers.
Firhill court has an amazing personnel solving every problem by the time it occurs. Everyone is very friendly and the shuttle bus compensates for the long distance from the university. The rooms are spacious and the kitchen too. The only negative thing is the distance from everything including supermarkets, that however is manageable.
My room is really nice and the kitchen in the flat is big enough for 6 people. Excellent property management.
I don’t often use the social amenities but it is a very lovely place to stay and I’m happy I chose here
I think the location is pretty far but i love the free shuttle bus. Rooms are fair but bathrooms are pretty small.
Overall a decent accommodation, room size is bearable. The area itself isn’t quite good though, lacks of supermarket and conveniences store. Socialize is quite alright.
Good flats but the location is a bit far from the uni but there is a minibus for transportation to and from the uni on weekdays
I really enjoy firhill. It has good staff however the only downfall is the location.
good accommodation! close to supermarkets and not too far from uni
Good rooms, really nice to have toilets in room. Kitchen is a nice size per amount of people in flats. Lacks social atmosphere.
Firhill Court has been the ideal accommodation throughout my stay at Glasgow university, The staff are so helpful and welcoming and there is always a range of events and freebies at reception that make staying here very special. The rooms themselves are lovely, a good size and well maintained and there are social areas such as the courtyard with outdoor seating or the common room where events are held or studying can be done. The location is pretty good too, not too far out from the uni and a perfect walkable distance, however there is also a free shuttle bus service directly to the university of you don't feel like walking.
Firhill court is a great place to be a student. Not only do u have good connections to the centre though transport and walking; there’s good places to shop such as Lidl, Tesco and home bargains within walking distance. You are well connected to marryhill, byres road and great western which offer good places for a drink and lots of shops. The walking distance to the uni is from 35 min stroll to a fifteen min fast walk minimum but they also provide a free mini bus which really helps. The flats aren’t the peak of luxury but have all the basics which you need and the nature of the rooms really allows for decorating without weird blocks of colour in the wall ruining the vibe. The bathrooms admittedly very small but personally not an inconvenience for me. It is lacking some social spaces but the common room/study space is ok but nothing special. I’ve actually found the best bit is the friends I have made here who will hopefully be life long friends. The office are also super kind and helpful
Honestly have nothing bad to say abt Firhill Court. The location is absolutely fantastic, and the shuttle bus is always available anyway for rainy days. The flats are more than you can ask for, friendly and helpful staff, good security and fantastic maintenance.
Very good place to live. The neighborhood is very safe and the sceneries are beautiful! Though it is a little far away from the uni, we have a shuttle bus for transportation.
It is a good accommodation with fully functioning and clean ammedities
I love it here! The staff are always on hand to help. The manager, Chantal is always so nice and chatty in the office, she really makes me feel comfortable and at ease. Craig and James are always on hand to help as much as they can, whenever I have any issues within my room, they are resolved instantly! Although the building is older and maybe not as glamorous as other new builds, the team at Firhill court always do their best to ensure the students are happy!
It’s a 25 minute walk to the university, or 15 if you cycle (bike storage is usually very full here). Takes longer to get back because it’s so uphill. The rooms are nice with lots of space, but bathrooms are tiny water-closets. The wifi has been perfect. A few issues like a fuse blowing or water not rubbing but staff always fast to respond. Reception only open 9-5pm so can be awkward if you’re on campus all day, but there is 24/7 security who help at night. There are a couple of Lidls 10/15 mins away by walking. Firhill isn’t particularly social. People are nice but the social space isn’t widely used and you don’t run into people that often. Windows in bedrooms only open an inch for safety but that’s probably the standard for uni accom. Overall this is a nice clean place to live.
Overall a nice student hall. The reception and maintenance staff are friendly and assist you with any issues. The university of Glasgow is a 20/25 min walk but there are shuttle buses available.
The staff are all lovely and receptive to bay needs one might have. Though the accommodation is a ways away from UoG (about a 20-25 minute walk) there are frequent shuttles that take students to the west end of campus. There is a lovely little waterway right outside with swans and a path. Ultimately a lovely place to stay.
Firhill court is a very clean and safe space to live at. Maintenance is very quick and the staff at reception and the drivers are very friendly. I would recommend.
Overall a nice place! Comfy! Small bathrooms and weird tall stools but aside from that pretty solid accommodations! Reception is very helpful and the shuttle is nice because it takes you to campus!
Nice staff and shuttle bus service which is good Rooms a bit small but good for the price
It’s good, quiet area and a good location for students.
Good size rooms but bathrooms are small. View from my window is very nice
Great facilities and student community. Also the staff is really nice.
Best student accomodation ever in the history of accomodations.
Good value for money and nice enough location. Flats are relatively nice. Decent enough.
Best student accommodation ever built
Very good, very clean, I love firhill court
All staff are very friendly, maintenance have been great in fixing any problem I have had.
I simply love the location. the rooms are spacious and the recreation room is worth going.
Firhill court is one of the best accommodations you could book. Not only do you have a private bus that takes you straight to university, but the staff here are wonderful. The Coffee here is unlimited and you don't have to share bathrooms, or showers.
Living in Firhill Court helps me get the best view of the city and enjoy free football games biweekly. All my roommates are super nice although we come from different countries. All the accommodation staff do an excellent job to help the students. This is a very convenient place, and you can walk to the nearby supermarket around 10-15 minutes, like TESCO and Lydl. You can walk along the river and climb the small hill. This accommodation provides a free shuttle bus service from Monday to Friday, and you can walk to the university like me to exercise for 20-25 minutes. I feel so lucky to live such a nice place.
I love living here, theres a river running down the building, very tranquil
A Perfect accommodation one can ask for.
Worst experience ever. I paid deposit of 50 GBP as a booking amount for a room in this property. But later on, they sent a mail it was due to technical glitch and my refund will take place within 28 days. I provided my bank details to them I didn't receive any refund within 28 days when I asked them they said it was bounced back due to incorrect details (details were never incorrect payment was made from india) They didn't inform me this untill I explicitly asked them. When I provided new bank details, as per their policy payment should be reflected within 28 days. But again I did not receive my refund. I have sent them multiple mails but they don't even care to act on it. This is the worst experience of my life. As an international student I never expected this kind of unethical behaviour. I am really disappointed.
Firhill Court is alright. Your personal facilities are great; nice decently sized room with your own bathroom (although it may be too small for some). Good prices too. The aspect of sharing a kitchen can get stressful, especially if flatmates are unclean. This affected my well-being as it discourages me to cook and thus eat. Hoovers are almost always unavailable. No kitchen cleaners are provided. Great shuttle bus service from Firhill to universities, providing fast and convenient transport. Good walking distance to the University of Glasgow's main campus and a Tesco & Lidl, and a halal butcher too. The staff are okay, but too many administrative issues came up when trying to book the room (e.g. rooms not being ready for the new year, guarantors not being accepted, payments apparently still due, etc.). Washing machine facilities are okay but expensive and can malfunction, causing unnecessary stress. In conclusion, Firhill Court is okay, but I wouldn't live here for next year.
It was a lovely experience living here, especially because of the on-site team who worked extremely hard throughout the year to maintain the property. Shoutout to Anne Marie (housekeeper) and Craig (maintenance) who worked tirelessly to keep the accommodation clean and well-kept! I’m always gonna cherish the memories I made here. Thanks!
It is very good to live in firhill court. The shuttle bus makes it convenient to go to the uni and the city center. The river is very beautiful and is a good place to exercise.
Value for money, the shuttle is so convenient.
Rooms and kitchen are fairly new but I would say the mattress and chair were quite uncomfortable.
Overall a pretty good experience. The room and flat sizes are good and management replies quickly when needed. Facilities were all kept in good conditions.
Firhill Court is everything I wanted from halls. There’s the perfect balance of social life and privacy, with plenty of things to do in and around the area, and for an extremely competitive price. The location couldn’t be better; only a walk away from a 24 hour gym, multiple great stores and, with the shuttle bus service, only a short (free) ride away from university and or downtown. One thing I really appreciate is having a bathroom all to myself so I can schedule as I see fit.
Firhill Court is a great place to stay. The area is relatively quiet but not isolated. The walk from accommodation to the University of Glasgow is pleasant, or if you’re not a fan of walking or go to the other universities in Glasgow, there are shuttle busses that can take you there and back, free of charge, at various times each day!! Overall Firhill Court is great, truly have no complaints!
Firhill court is a very nice place to stay, it’s very close to the uni and even so they have a free bus to take you. The maintenance is very fast and they are very nice and willing to help. Also the price is very good compared to other accommodations .
Best value for money, a bit far from uni but the accommodation provides a shuttle bus to uni and back and the management are an absolute treat, can absolutely recommend this place!
The only problem is 20mins foot-distance from nearest supermarket. Other than that, it's all good! The quiet location close to the river, good prices and friendly staff made me choose this place without hesitation. Every time I leave the block, the wonderful view of the river at the door always makes me feel good, and running by the river in the morning is a good choice. Next to the football field, there is a chance to watch free games on weekends. The front desk staff are always smiling and welcoming. I would like to live here longer if possible.
I really enjoy living in Firhill Court! After two years spent in university provided accommodations and a private flat, I feel like this year I finally found the perfect place to stay in Glasgow during my studies! The building might be a bit far from the University of Glasgow or the city center, but it faces a beautiful canal, perfect for strolls and good photos. Also it is very well connected through public means of transport, but the best part is the free shuttle bus service (and the amazing drivers!) which brings directly to uni or Buchanan Street, and return (Mon-Fri). The flats and bedrooms are very functional and nice, and the en-suite feature is a very big advantage. The staff is very nice and helpful, they work very hard to accomodate the students' needs and also organize a lot of events and activities. Firhill Court is also a great place to make friends and have a perfect student experience.
I have been living in this accommodation for the past 5 months and the experience have been pretty good. The rooms here are cozy and all other necessary amenities are available. However the best thing about the accommodation is the shuttle service they provide to the university.
The accommodation is unique and the issue is resolved quiet fast. It’s a safe place for international student. It provides free shuttle service.
It is very good and affordable
Good and affordable accommodation.
Good value, there's normally always something going on, maintenance is often slow to arrive (e.g. some blocks waiting for months for their elevators to be fixed)
Firhill Court residents only need a 20min walk to get to Glasgow University and they offer shuttle buses therefore it's a good residence for Glasgow University students.
Good accommodation with comfortable rooms and nice staff. They're always there to help out in every way possible. Shuttle service is top class and it makes it so much easier to reach the university and the city centre. Overall an amazing experience living here at Firhill Court. :)
It’s been quite a wonderful experience.
Totally worth for what we pay. Excellent location with a great view. Walkable distance from University of Glasgow and city center with shuttle bus services. The staff members are very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend Firhill to students coming to Glasgow.
Firhill Court is an excellent student residence for a variety of reasons. First and foremost it is cheap. Lidl and Maryhill are both within walking distance. The best advantage of this accommodation is the free shuttle bus to the university and Buchanan street.
It’s worth the price with a nice view
Great experience and the location is the best part.
It is a good place for students to stay, as it is very affordable with well maintained amenities.
As an International student, living in Firhill Court has been great! The accommodation itself lacks nothing, especially for the great price. The lifts in some blocks were an issue but are being fixed now. The shuttle service to Uni is extremely helpful and is a unique feature of Firhill. Made some amazing friends here! The admin staff are all great people!
It's a fantastic place to stay and meet new people. Although Glasgow University is only a 20-minute walk away, the free shuttle service makes it much easier. The location is ideal for taking a break from studying by going for a walk in ruchill park and along the Clyde Canal. There is a common study space that is open to anyone. I find it easier to study there than in my room.
It's a best place to stay for students and it's cheap.
I believe Firhill Court is the most affordable accommodation for students. The ensuit rooms and the shuttle services to Glasgow university and Buchanan street just adds to it.
The Accomodation is truly value for money. There is a great place to walk by the canal when you want to catch up some fresh air, a good place to play in courtyard, a study room, laundry etc. The rooms are pretty much standard to student accomodations and have all the basic requirements for students . The internet facility is great and also the management takes quick response on any damages or repairs required by students in their rooms or halls.
The property is very well kept and definitely good value for money, the management team is always available and any issues are resolved in a timely manner. The rooms are comfortable, and just the right amount of space for one person.
Good value for money, fast repair and Management service , clean space
It's a very good abd affordable accommodation with a great location near the canal. The reception staff is very nice, and the buildings are kept clean.
This accomodation is very good, much better than the one i was in previously. The only drawback I can find right now is the handling of the garbage, as the "recycling" bins are always full, and the others are also very quick to fill up.
Firhill court is the most budget friendly student accommodation in this area. I'm a student at the University of Glasgow which is a 20 minutes walk from here. Even then, we have free shuttle service from the uni to Firhill and back (and to the city centre and back as well)which makes the commute a whole lot easier. The location is perfect, along the Clyde canal which is peaceful and scenic. The management is super friendly and if there's any maintenance work they fix it in a matter of a few days (except the elevator lol). I love it here. Thank you!!
This is now my second year living in Firhill Court while already having re-booked for another year. It's a great place to meet new people and make new friends. I would recommend anyone who wants good value for their money to move in there.
Firhill Court is a great accommodation for students. It's absolute value for money! It's among the cheaper accommodations in Glasgow, and I feel you get more than what you pay. There's a free shuttle bus that runs multiple times a day to and from the University of Glasgow and also the city center. The common room serves free got drinks. The En-suite rooms are comfortable, and there's quite a lot of storage space provided. The bathroom is a bit small, but not complaining :)
good value of money, fairly large room, good service of department of reception and maintenance.
It is in a good location, with rooms of good size (double bed), and friendly staff. The lift has regular issues, so I hope you like to exercise. There are events organised for special occasions which help meet the rest of the community.
For the amount you pay for rent at Firhill it’s fully worth it. It’s hard to find many cheap accommodations with en suite and shuttle buses to nearby universities. The management are great at responding to issues. The rooms are also great with a decent sized bed and having your own bathroom is so much better than communal. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for accommodation for uni
Flat is nice, a good kitchen, good heating and the staff are generally friendly. The WiFi isn't the best. The biggest issue is the lack of opportunity to recycle. The two recycling bins are taped shut and do not get emptied so everyone is forced to put their recycling into the general waste bins. There are no food waste bins either so that doesn't get recycled.
For the rent, the rooms are spacious and the amenities are fine. It's usually fairly quiet, which is great if you're like me and don't like loud parties or noise. The population is fairly racially diverse, many South Asians and East Asians here. The bronze ensuite toilets are very small, pretty much feels like an airplane toilet, but I've just gotten used to it. Plenty of floor space and window restrictors can be removed if you'd like (you're not supposed to!). There's a proper carpark and bike storage. The only real gripes are that the location is a little out of the way, especially if you go to Strath or GSA which are in the city centre. There are shuttle buses but I've not used them. It takes about 15 min to walk to the nearest subway Kelvinbridge and the walk under the bridge gets pitch black at night. I've gotten used to it but it made me quite uncomfortable the first few weeks coming back past sundown. No bin or kettle provided in the kitchen though.
This is my first time staying in accommodation in Glasgow and find that Firhill Court is a great option! I studied my undergraduate in Stirling and stayed in accommodation up there so when I came to Glasgow I expected rent prices to be so much more expensive than what I previously paid. I was surprised and relieved to discover that Firhill Court charges the same amount as I was originally paying for more amenities! I now have a 3/4 size bed (whereas in Stirling it was only a single), an ensuite (used to have to share a two communal toilets between 6 people), a comfortable common room, lift access, and secure parking. There is also a free shuttle bus service to and from Glasgow Uni, and buchanan bus station.
The location is by far the best thing about this place next to a canal where birds like swans and ducks can be spotted. The reception with J, not really looking to help you ASAP and has an attitude towards students. Forgets that you are from another country living away from home. You have to keep the kitchen clean but that's difficult when you live with people you don't know. I really hope J doesn't treat other students who might be struggling in this way.
I wanna thanks the Firhill court people service. This people there is so kind. I want to special thanks Andy services. He delivered bus excellent service. During the bus journey, he taught me a lot knowledge about Scotland and helped me to adopt the uk life well. Thanks to the Firhill people service. Thanks
Excellent shuttle bus service. Mega shout-out to Andy! Fridges are inconsistently cold however the kitchen space is very sufficient. Would be better to have more recycling bins being collected more frequently.
I think Firhill court is a beautiful place to stay at as a student. Andy, the bus driver always greets us with a smile! The staff are really amazing and always helpful. Overall, a great experience!
The first thing I have to say is the NEXT DAY MAINTENANCE! The light in my room was down one night and I reported it on the maintenance app. And a handyman came to fix it out on the noon of the next day even though with the disrupting pandemic which slows everything down. The price could be the cheapest around UofG. The shuttle bus services have been online for so long and really give us students big conveniences. It is a pity that I will leave Glasgow in the second half of 2021. If I would do my PhD in Glasgow, I would absolutely choose Firhill Court again.
Lovely and very helpful team. Good location with shopping and UofG within walking distance. The rooms can get a bit cold, but the heater does a decent job combined with a sweater.
I am currently a student at the University of Glasgow. To start with, it's location is great - 15 minutes walk to the main University building, around 5-8 minutes from Lidl and Tesco and 15 minutes walk to the city centre. The rent is ok and certainly less than Uni residence halls. You share a flat with 5 other people & share a kitchen, but shower room and toilet are en suite. There are no social areas outside of your flat i.e. there are no tv rooms, computer rooms or gym. However, there is a social area being developed outside including tables being built, a table tennis table, basketball ring and 2 exercise machines. There are free shuttle buses in the morning and evening taking you to the city centre or the main campus of UofG. Lot's of bike and car parking spaces. One negative comment is that laundry is expensive: £3.30 per load + £1.90 for the dryer. Since it's next to a stadium it can get noisy for a few hours on Saturdays if there is a football practice/match.
I have been enoying staying in Firhill Court for many years. The rooms are spacious compared to other accomondations I've seen and its great to have your own bathroom! The staff on site are super friendly and extremely helpful, trying to do anything they can to make your stay better!
I was unsure as to whether to book a room or not as the reviews were very mixed. After living there for a year, I did enjoy having an ensuite and a decent sized room for a very reasonable price when compared to uni owned halls. The reception staff are very friendly and the post-collection is very useful. The noise from people using the stairs at night can get very loud and nights when there are football matches in the stadium can be extremely loud and very crowde in the streets. I was fortunate that the elevator had no issues however the other block did have issues and it was not fixed for the rest of the year which caused a lot of issues. Flatmate years are very mixed and dont always go to Glasgow uni. If I could do this again I would go into uni owned halls for my first year to meet more first years, however, I do think it is great for older students or anyone staying for only a year. I did enjoy my stay and it is a good place if you're looking for something affordable
terrible staff, terrible internet feels like gulag
The 100£ cash back on early booking is a scam, they won't actually give it to you. Old beaten down building and extremely uncomfortable with broken furniture and bad equipment (no shower head? what is that prison vibe on about?). We have had a hole in our corridor ceiling for half a year. Any request to fix/change anything is mysteriously forgotten about the next day. If you have any issue with anything, forget about getting any help, they will just promise to take it up with their management but they never do. And forget about your back feeling good, those chairs and mattress will kill it in no time and the staff will never replace them (yay for hard metal springs everywhere). The kitchen was not even fixed from previous tenants, after we reported broken fridge shelves, after all nothing gets fixed here, which is funny because it seems to be the only policy they uphold. All the rules you sign for, no one will ever enforce those, go nuts. Good luck with bad flatmates.
Worst year of my life living here. Flat mates were awful, weird, awkward, didn’t clean up after themselves ever and kitchen was always a mess and never checked by accommodation. Bins were full of rats. Laundry is massively overpriced for machines that barely even work. The amount of times I’d have my washing on a full dry cycle and it still came out damp.... Rooms are falling apart and aren’t maintained besides little band aid repairs that break again a few weeks later. Also looking at the past reviews I’m pretty sure the accommodation is making fake positive reviews to combat the negative ones it’s been getting from genuine students living here as these reviews just go against what everyone else is saying and seem to conveniently pop up after every negative review. They’re clearly trying to make fake reviews to make this place seen not as bad as it is. Bottom line : if you want somewhere nice to live with decent people, this is not the place. Avoid if you can.
Have really enjoyed staying at Firhill Court, staff are great and really care. Had a really quiet flat but during one of my chats at the office they said they could move me. Location is a little out of the way but shuttle buses are provided and near Murano street which was great. My room was at the top and I had a great view of the stadium. Canal is a nice walk to the city centre and they are currently doing works outside Firhill so looking forward to seeing them complete.
Seriously regret choosing to live here. Flat mates are all weird and wasn’t given any personality information to match with people I might have actually got on with. Kinda ruined my experience living with weird people I have nothing in common with. Rooms are far too stuffy cause u can’t open ur window past 2cm. Furniture is falling apart. Kitchens arent cleaned. Don’t think the floor has been cleaned once since I moved in till I moved out. Bins overflow and full of rats. Washing is overpriced and a nightmare to have to carry ur dry washing in the rain from one building to another cause washing is another building. WiFi is unreliable and slow. Management nice enough but don’t really do much when u give feedback or complaints. Noise from stadium literally next door is annoying af. It’s clear this building and it’s furniture hasn’t been changed, replaced, upgraded or maintained in any way in the 12-15 years since these halls were built, besides a quick clean once a year. Don’t live here.
Have lived at Firhill for 3 years and had a great experience, rooms are en-suite, however bathrooms are a little small I spent my first year in university halls with shared bathrooms so am happy to have my own space. Staff are all very engaging and am disappointed that in my last year And few months I have not been able to pop to the office for a chat.
The staff are friendly, unfortunately, that's their best and only quality. If you ever need something from them, they will tell you that they will look into it and that's the last you will hear of it. The policies that they email about are not upheld whatsoever. Kitchen cleanliness is apparently important to them, but then again no one ever checks. Same with things like "quiet hours" after 10 pm, the worst thing that happens is security will come 20-30 mins after a call, tell people to be quiet, and that will last for about an hour until it's loud again. Furniture looks quite ridiculous (red plastic handles on everything) and is pretty banged up. Our freezer drawers were broken when we moved in, we reported it, but like all other things, this was just forgotten about. The kitchen layout is ridiculous and does not encourage socializing nor is it comfortable for cooking. The windows in the room can only be opened about 7-8cm due to a physical stopper. Great if you want a stuffy room.
This is not the place to go if you want a social experience in your first year at uni. There is no prior forms distributed asking about interests or personality, meaning that I had nothing in common with any of my flat mates, who were all, to be frank, pretty weird. I didn’t enjoy living here as a social experience, but the location was good and although it is overpriced for what it is, it is similarly priced to other student accommodation which is astronomically expensive. One of the worst aspects of the accommodation was the bin area which was not nearly of a large enough capacity for all of the residents, always overflowing and having a serious rat problem. Although the rooms were decent enough, I would really not recommend staying here overall.
My experience at Firhill Court was pretty mixed. The staff, cleaning and maintenance of the property were great across the board; all repairs were always done quickly. The location was alright, good access to local amenities and public transport, but was a lot of noise from construction and football matches. The shuttlebus service was also oversold as there was never more than 1 somewhat unreliable taxi available. The other tenants of the building were all pleasant & respectful, though I found there was a real lack of social spaces within the flat. At least the small communal spaces were easy to keep clean and were in good shape when we arrived. my biggest issue was with the rubbish disposal; it was clearly far below the capacity for the building and alway overfilled which attracted a lot of rats and made it difficult to dispose of my own rubbish even once a week. It was also almost prohibitively expensive for student accommodation, though the repairs and service made up for it a bit.
Overall I am happy I decided to stay in Firhill Court. Pros: En suite rooms Reasonably priced Free shuttle bus to/from uni 20-30 mins walk from Glasgow Uni Free parking They gave options to students wanting to leave due to coronavirus (even though the response was quite late) Cons Can get loud when there is a match in the stadium The lift in block C was not working for months Expensive laundry Rats next to the rubbish bin No social spaces
Tiny rooms get too hot in summer. Bins always full and can hear rats scurrying around so was scared to go near bins most times. Laundry too expensive for machines broken down or not working correctly half the time. Wifi slow and unreliable. Staff unhelpful. Glad I didnt have to return another year. Avoid.
Covid-19:
Room size is fine, but hell in warm weather due to stupidly tiny window gaps that don't let any air in. Location isnt near anything, but not so far you cant walk most places in 20-30min. Laundry room being in separate building is inconvenient, especially in torrential rain, or freezing in winter. Overpriced £5 per wash&dry (not inc. detergent) & wash often comes out drier still damp even when well under load limit. No social spaces, but most people here seem unsocial & keep to themselves anyway. Would take a gym any day over a pointless social space no-one will use. Bin area is often overflowing & rats have been seen. No cleaning in flat communal areas unlike other halls so cleaning is up to students. Hygiene in kitchen breaks down if even one student refuses to clean after themselves. Internet outdated in 2020 at 100mbps, even their provider ASK4 provides gigabit internet so clearly a choice by halls not to upgrade to this. Staff friendly and occasionally helpful.
Covid-19: Information & government guidance given at start of outbreak, but this hasnt been reinforced with any effect since, or monitored or regulated in any way despite the already mixed nature of the halls here. People seemingly able to come and go as they please during outbreak with no consequence.
The lift in my accommodation has been broken since I lived here. Reception doesn't do anything and it's waste of money. I really want to get refund of part of fee.
Covid-19: There is no one in the reception so it's inconvenient but they try to provide some service and useful information.
I stayed a year at Firhill Court and am currently considering going back, because of my positive experience here! The staff is welcoming and always incredibly helpful and the living spaces are what you'd expect from student accommodation. My flatmates were friendly, although everyone kept mainly to themselves (which I found perfect for my otherwise social and busy lifestyle). Location is about 20-30min walk from Glasgow University Campus. I walked most days and sometimes took the free shuttle bus, which is convenient. Pros: +Friendly staff and helpful maintenance crew +free shuttle bus to uni / city centre + Double bed, closet space, + Free parking + Bills included + 1KM from Lidl and Morrisons, 1.5KM from Maryhill Tesco 24/7 Cons: -The windows have a limit to how far you can open them, which means airing out your room isn't possible. -The WCs flood easily when you take a shower -My toilet was broken for a while -Washing laundry machines are expensive
Literally the only good thing is the WiFi, but even then it isn't much without an ether net cable. Okay so to start, I'm currently paying £99 a week for what might as well be a holding cell. Its tiny, a 3/4 bed and desk and a terrible chair that will break any day now. The toilet is even smaller, you have a small circle to stand in to shower, and the toilet cuts into where the shower curtain goes around you. The kitchen area is decent, but there is no manual on how to actually use any of the stuff in there. The fridges break constantly, and none of my flatmates or myself even know how to use the microwave properly. The management, if you can even call it that, is diabolical. They are cheeky, incompetent, and don't do anything except send you emails asking for money. I've tried numerous times to get them to fix my online homes for Students account to be ignored more than once. There aren't enough characters to describe how s*** this place truly is. Save yourself, don't book here.
I have just moved in through the last few weeks, the rooms are great, very cozy and large to move around in. However, I have not seen any cleaning services at all for the communal areas, the floors are filthy and haven't been cleaned as I was first in. The Lift has been out of order, meaning I have had to climb to the sixth floor, the laundry has been out of order since I got here also meaning that I have had to pay for a laundrette. However, the laundrette is located outside beside the bins where there is a massive infestation of rats which nothing has been done about. The bins are over flowing and often this lasts for up to a week. the bins and laundrette are beside each other, with the laundry door left open all night, letting anything go in and out of that room. The staff are lovely and the people are lovely, however, it has not been a great experience so far.
The rooms are big, double bed a lot of space and the toilet is small but better than sharing. I really like the kitchen its big and has a TV and 2 couches. The location is good because its close to uni. However if you are looking for real halls experience this is not the place for you if you are a first year. All my flatmates are quiet and we barely talk and when you see someone from the building they are not sociable at all. There is no social area and nothing ever goes on. You have to be VERY lucky to get great flatmates because its mostly quiet people and not first years. The good thing is that you are 2 min away from Murrano student village which is where all the great parties are so you get to go to good parties close to you. The flat it self is great its good value and things dont break however in termsof social is horrible.
Awful place toilet broken,management were awful,been released from contract but can’t get the deposit back,although been promised it’s return for the last 5 weeks .Treated my daughter really badly,for a 18 year old student it is quite a eye opener to the real world.Check your contract before signing it,we had 2 different cancellation times ,14 days on one form and 7 on the other!
I rebooked my room for a second academic year at Firhill Court because I loved my experience so much! The staff are so friendly and inviting to all new students. I really feel that this has added to my amazing experience at this accommodation because staff go above and beyond their job description to keep students happy. I am really grateful for all of the information and continuous support they provide. No request is too much and I never feel unwelcome. Additionally, the accommodation facilities are excellent value for money and I was very impressed by the kitchen/living room area. Because I have a car, the free parking with a locked gate has been a real plus- although it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk to three main shops. I also have a view of the canal from my room which makes it feel like I am away from all of the busyness of the city, without being far away. Communal areas are always kept clean and I really cannot recommend Firhill Court enough!
Terrible student accommodation- tiny bathrooms, lots of problems with toilets, TV doesn't work, I lived above bin area which was always overflowing so cant open window. Far better alternatives.
Overall good accommodation, but don't expect to get a bigger room if you choose the 'premium' ones! There is a price mis-match because of this. There are no social areas, aside from a communal smoking area. The WiFi services provided are mostly reliable, although there is a limit of two devices unless you want to pay more. The location is atrocious due to the distance from the university or nearby shops, definitely bring a car if you're going to live here. The maintenance of services and cleaning is always immediate and very prompt, the staff are also always on hand to help.
The area and the price being demanded don't match up. The internet is decent but you have to pay more if you want it to be fast, and even so it's throttled in the evenings. There's no common room whatsoever, and they don't have enough chairs for all the occupants of the flat in the kitchens. There are window restrictors on all of the windows, so it frequently gets too warm on hot days. Overall, if I was paying half of what I'm paying, I'd be reasonably happy, but overall the value for money is poor.
Great looking halls with lovely people, terribly managed by a team / owner clearly looking to extract as much profit as possible.
I'm in block D, and apparently they put grads and international students there, so it tends to be quieter. That's not really what I wanted from halls, if I wanted quiet I'd have looked into a flat share. En suite is excellent, but not too easy to keep clean. Shower curtain was filthy when I arrived, reported it 3 times before it was changed. Kitchen/shared room is good. There's a TV and 2 couches. Only problem is our oven doesn't work very well and although we've reported it they aren't fixing it. Management / overseers or whatever you wanna call them are very friendly in person but our flat finds their emails can be a bit cheeky. We're also really bothered by how often they check our flat, check out rooms, our water, fire checks, showing folk etc and they come in without knocking. Sometimes it's a guy, and this makes some of the girls (who requested a female only room) uncomfortable. One of my flatmates nearly got caught coming out the shower by an inspection, no knock first.
Fantastic a bit more money and further away but definitely worth it
Everything is lovely and clean. The view is quite nice, and the kitchen looks out on the Firhill Stadium. It's quite a walk to campus, so make sure you never sleep in, or that you have a good grasp of the Murano bus schedule. The kitchen is quite nice in our flat, although we're a little pressed for space in the fridge. The management team are great - they can help you out with pretty much anything you need, so go and talk to them (the office does close early, so if you have late lectures I wouldn't count on coming home and then heading to the office). There's no cleaning service - probably better that way, as we'd send them into fits at the sight of our apartment on some nights. There are no common areas besides the kitchen, but if you're okay with a packed space you're gonna be fine. There was 10 of us in a 4-person kitchen one night, and it gets rather warm, and loud, but it's fun. I'm not having any problems with the free Internet so far - it's def better than campus Internet.
Internet is really bad so I ended up paying for a better connection which is much better.
Rooms nice and spacious, but no common room for block. Expensive laundry facilities. Not provided with kitchen accessories (not even a bin..) Front desk generally helpful (when actually open)
The room itself is absolutely lovely: so much nicer than I was expecting! We were provided with the general facilities in the rooms such as a desk, wardrobe, shelves etc. It's a 3/4 sized bed as well, so a small double, The en-suite is small but it does the job, just be careful as there isn't a brilliant amount of space to store things. The kitchen is lovely as well, again, so much nicer than I'd thought it would be. Depending on the size of your flat (I'm in a six person) you will get either one or two fridge freezers and what should be enough cupboard space to meet your requirements. The location of the residence could be better. It's a 20-25 minute walk depending on what roads you take and how fast you walk, whereas some of the accommodation is only 5 minutes away. The nearest shops are a Tesco Express (10 minutes away) and a Cooperative (nearer 15-20 minutes away). We're not brilliantly social people here, most people seem to keep themselves to themselves.
Top notch residents and staff, large light and open rooms which mostly have a great view. No common rooms provided other than laundry and smoking areas but parties held so regularly that other flats become the social areas. Overall great experience, would recommend!
My room is the best part. There is no social space but can make do with having to socialise in the kitchen.
Firhill has really nice rooms and is generally well equipped and modern looking, with each flat having its own licensed TV. However, with no cleaning, it is really down to whoever is living in the flat to keep it in an inhabitable condition. So probably here more than even more than most halls, your experience really depends quite heavily on who your flatmates are. As for location, it could be a lot better but it's no worse than any of the other UofG halls, really. Big Tesco and Lidl nearby, about a 20-25 minute walk from the Uni. As far as halls go, Firhill really is rather good. But there comes a time I think when you realise the importance of the 'As far as halls go' part of that.