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Everyone at the reception is really kind and helpful. James,Kyle,Julie,Ádam,…The Organizer of events she’s great too.
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Portsmouth Hall Rankings
| Greetham Street | #7 |
| Trafalgar Hall | #8 |
| Burrell House | #9 |
| Rosalind Franklin Halls | #10 |
| Langstone Flats | #11 |
| Margaret Rule Hall | #12 |
| Bateson Hall | #13 |
| Rees Hall | #14 |
| Catherine House | #15 |
| Harry Law Hall | #16 |
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Most helpful review
Everyone at the reception is really kind and helpful. James,Kyle,Julie,Ádam,…The Organizer of events she’s great too.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Margaret Rule Hall Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | PO1 2DS |
| Price from | £178.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Named after the archaeologist who led the raising of the Mary Rose from the Solent and home to 480 University of Portsmouth students. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
8 Single Studios Studio
Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
Amenities
This property offers a gym, common room, study room & vending machines (snack food). Discover more!
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Travel Times
Margaret Rule Hall is right next to Portsmouth & Southsea rail station & a few minutes walk away from Guildhall Walk area, local shops, restaurants, cafes & clubs.
University of Portsmouth
University Quarter8 mins4 mins9 mins0.5 mi
Margaret Rule Hall Biography
Margaret Rule Hall is centrally located and is between two other properties, Greetham Street and Chaucer House, creating a lively student atmosphere. Portsmouth and Southsea rail station are close by, making commuting as easy as can be. Guildhall Walk area is only a short stroll away and the University of Portsmouth Guildhall campus is a mere ten-minute walk away, meaning you have everything you need right on your doorstep.
When wanting to socialise or work up a sweat, you can make use of the common room and gym that is shared with Chaucer House. You have handy amenities and facilities to make use of, including a study room and vending machines.
Margaret Rule Hall offers a selection of modern yet cosy rooms. You have the choice of staying in an en-suite room where you share kitchen space and a lounge with flatmates, or if you prefer to have more privacy, you can opt to stay in a studio room.
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Q&A
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Do postgrads stay here?
By member1271083 On 25th August 22
Reply from Margaret Rule Hall
On 29th August 22
Great question- thank you! Generally Margaret Rule tends to be first year students, however we do offer some direct let flats on the top floor which is a real range of students, including postgraduate, 2nd and 3rd years so this could be a great option for you. Check out our other properties in the city here, and don't hesitate to drop us an email at margaretrulereception@unitestudents.com where a member of our team will be more than happy to assist you with any questions regarding the suitability of the property, that you may have :) Thanks
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Which floor is best?
By member1068194 On 14th April 22
Reply from Margaret Rule Hall
On 8th August 22
We're delighted you're interested in living in Margaret Rule! We offer two types of contract based on your academic status- we recommend applying through Student Housing if you are going to be a first year, and they will allocate you a flat! All of the floors in Margaret Rule are equally the same and all offer the same sized rooms with the same spec! kitchens vary in sizes :)
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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?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
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?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Margaret Rule Hall Reviews
Good room overall, good location but the cleaning is absolutely despicable, it wasnt cleaned over the entire of summer and there was food and dirt when we arrived, because of this it is littered with spiders, flies and silverfish, bugs absolutely everywhere, kitchen, rooms, common rooms, constantly seeing them and constantly got your skin crawling. shame because if it was clean it would be a 5 star but more like a 2, would go somewhere else if I had known
Desk people are really nice :)
We will pass the kind words on to the team! Thank you for your review :)
The bedroom was really nice and the staff are very kind to you. But there was mold in multiple places in my room, there was spiderweb covering the window when I arrived, there’s no curtain or anything covering the shower and some things are very old. The stove didn’t get hot enough to boil water in a pot even though I had it on the highest setting for 30 minutes. It’s really not worth it, you can get much better places for the money and I really don’t think it’s okay that they let students pay for and live in rooms like this.
Thank you for giving us your feedback. We apologise for your experience so far with Margaret Rule. Please could you come to the reception desk to discuss this with us or send us an emailing referencing review 200771 so that we can deal with your complaints and rectify the issues as soon as possible.
Everyone at the reception is really kind and helpful. James,Kyle,Julie,Ádam,…The Organizer of events she’s great too.
Thank you for your kind review- will pass the message on to the team! we are glad you love the events!
Kyle and Julie are always very helpful
This is music to our ears! We will pass the kind words on to Kyle and Julie :)
I have had to move flats due to the issues I have had with the previous ones, but, since moving to the new flat, I’m more than happy with my accommodation and the team they have working here, especially Julie and CJ
We are so pleased we managed to sort this out for you and that you are enjoying your new home at Unite Students! We will be sure to pass the message onto the team members! Thank you for your review :)
I love living here! The gym is great and James, Kyle and Julie at reception are so nice
This is amazing! We are glad you are having a fantastic student experience here with us at Chaucer House! We will be sure to pass the message on to the team at Chaucer!
Such a great place to live, James, Julie and Kyle at reception are all super friendly and helpful!
We are so pleased! We will be sure to pass the message on to the Chaucer Team and let them know your kind words! Thank you :)
Really good location for everything students need, clean, well maintained and friendly staff - Julie on reception was great help when I lost my room card, kind and friendly. The only let down to this accommodation is the laundry as it always seems to busy and is part of a separate company ‘Circuit Laundry’ which is run through an app and regularly crashes.
Thank you for your kind review! We are pleased to hear your experience so far has been positive living with us! We will pass the kind words on to Julie! We are sorry to hear the issues you have been experiencing with Circuit Laundry. We endeavour to look into improving these services.
No social spaces. Was slightly difficult to make friends if you did not like your flat mates.
It has been revamped since I lived there, excellent location
Positives: private toilet, good size room. Negatives: shared kitchen was small and there were not enough seats for everyone to sit together, the person in the bedroom nearest the Kitchen could hear all the noise from the kitchen, got charged a ridiculous amount after leaving small blue tack marks on one of the walls.
Very nice room but very few social spaces
Cheap halls but pretty good quality. Lots of flats with decent rooms and a good shared kitchen in each
During my experience through the year 2019-2020 I had to live with silverfish (bugs) , I asked 3 times for this to be sorted throughout the year however all they done was put more traps down. There was a night where they gave me keys to another room, I was not surprised that I was also greeted by silverfish (bugs) in that room. My flatmates were awful making our kitchen a mess all year long even though I tried to come to terms and keep it tidy.
The best halls for making friends for life. Couldn’t recommend it any higher. Amazing
My building is good value for money when you compare it to other accommodations as there are other buildings which are more expensive but worse than mine, it is located right by the town centre which is good as it is only a 15 minute walk max to the furthest university building. It is right next to the nightlife making it a lot safer to travel around during your first year. The staff are all friendly. The only downside is the cleaners barely clean our kitchen when they come to do it and we are not sure as to why but they also took our curtains!!
The location is fab - and the rooms have recently been updated to modern-esk style!
Was good value for money had we everything I need and a I got a big room for the price I was paying
Definitely b****** enjoying ur midnight cooking roommate n constantly ringing fire alarm. Everyday you can get free exercise cuz the lift will take u five minutes to walk there. Best selling point is that u can chilling as hell during the winter time, thanks to the economic heater. PS, your bed is just below the window, wind will be good for ur health
Really good location, lovely helpful front desk staff. Not a very good sized kitchen/social space for the 7 members of my flat.
It was horrible and effected my health. Dangerous black mould all over walls, damp mattress, awful experience.
Its alright, better than some of the other halls but the majority of the kitchens are too small for the entire flat to be in there, although they're done up nicely. The heating doesn't really work so its freezing all the time, and there is also nobody from unite working in the building after the desk shuts and on weekends. If you have a problem, you have to go across the street to another accommodation building and hope theres someone there. But the furnishing is really nice and there are study rooms and a higher ratio of laundry services :students than in other buildings. It's quite expensive for what you get.
Great halls, right near the uni, the city centre and the train station. Loved my time there.