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4.09 / 5
4.09 / 5
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Just moved in last month, as an international student, the move felt kind of overwhelming in the beginning, however with time things started to mellow down and I settled in well and now it feels like home. Jackie honestly feels like a parental figure and she handles everything of the building. The maintenance requests if any are solved as soon as possible too. The security for the building is also great because there’s multiple doors you will have to go through and there’s rules and regulations for guests that you have to abide by. I love that the building is nice, quiet and peaceful. It’s located at a good location as well as the bus stop is 6 mins walk from the accommodation. The internet has been great with around 200 mbps over wifi. The cellular network however can be really bad and you will have to walk out of your room or possibly out of the building to receive a call over mobile network which can be quite a hassle. Overall, great place to stay!

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By member8121356
On 21st October 24
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Just moved in last month, as an international student, the move felt kind of overwhelming in the beginning, however with time things started to mellow down and I settled in well and now it feels like home. Jackie honestly feels like a parental figure and she handles everything of the building. The maintenance requests if any are solved as soon as possible too. The security for the building is also great because there’s multiple doors you will have to go through and there’s rules and regulations for guests that you have to abide by. I love that the building is nice, quiet and peaceful. It’s located at a good location as well as the bus stop is 6 mins walk from the accommodation. The internet has been great with around 200 mbps over wifi. The cellular network however can be really bad and you will have to walk out of your room or possibly out of the building to receive a call over mobile network which can be quite a hassle. Overall, great place to stay!

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By member8121356
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5122667 On 29th October 24 verified Verified student

I like Hydrogen but wouldn't say I love it purely because the rent is too high and it is too secure as you have to give notice to the manager that family e.g. friends are staying the night. The company expect students to pay for the price of what it is. However, the students are absolutely lovely and the staff as well especially Jackie who is the Accommodation Manager. She even agrees that the rent is too high! Everyone is very friendly and there is a nice comfortable social space to unwind. Hardly any maintenance issues yet as it's modern. Even if there is the maintenance team are very good at responding usually within a day! A great place to live but the rent is too high! So remember to check it out before you decide to get it...

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member12121697 On 23rd October 24 verified Verified student

Management are super friendly, and very prompt to respond to any issues that may arise. Location is perfect as you are right in the middle of town, near shops and bus stops/train stations.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 24th October 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member8121356 On 21st October 24 verified Verified student

Just moved in last month, as an international student, the move felt kind of overwhelming in the beginning, however with time things started to mellow down and I settled in well and now it feels like home. Jackie honestly feels like a parental figure and she handles everything of the building. The maintenance requests if any are solved as soon as possible too. The security for the building is also great because there’s multiple doors you will have to go through and there’s rules and regulations for guests that you have to abide by. I love that the building is nice, quiet and peaceful. It’s located at a good location as well as the bus stop is 6 mins walk from the accommodation. The internet has been great with around 200 mbps over wifi. The cellular network however can be really bad and you will have to walk out of your room or possibly out of the building to receive a call over mobile network which can be quite a hassle. Overall, great place to stay!

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Reply from Hydrogen On 22nd October 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7105605 On 26th March 24 verified Verified student

I love that the accommodation is in the middle of the market street and just a 10 min walk to the bus stop.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 27th March 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member13102912 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Clean modern rooms in a very convenient central location in town for getting around.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 5th March 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member12102406 On 28th February 24 verified Verified student

I really like living at Hydrogen. I enjoy being in the center of town and the space is clean and well-managed. Maintenance is always quick if needed and the rooms are well-suited to your needs. It would be nice to have more opportunities for meeting people and being social, but other than that, I like it here!

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Reply from Hydrogen On 29th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4101917 On 23rd February 24 verified Verified student

Great value for money, bills included, tenancy all year round in a great location in Falmouth on high street, short walk to bus and train stops as well as the beaches at Gylly/Castle. Duty manager is really accommodating and happy to help whenever queries/issues arise and there's space downstairs to study + socialise

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Reply from Hydrogen On 26th February 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member5101894 On 23rd February 24 verified Verified student

Hydrogen has been so welcoming and Jackie is so kind. There’s always onsite support if you need it, overall a great place!

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Reply from Hydrogen On 26th February 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1295887 On 1st December 23 verified Verified student

My experience has been really good so far, I feel safe here and the staff in reception are always very polite and friendly, making me feel welcome. Occasionally the WiFi, hasn’t work for a little while, but by-and-large, it’s as fast as they claim, all the time. The location is also very good, being right in the centre of town means you’re close to everything, but with the windows closed you wouldn’t think it with how quiet it is.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 4th December 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member495668 On 28th November 23 verified Verified student

Management has been amazing & the apartments are great value for money (same price as uni accommodation and you get your own studio apartment). Highly recommend to any international students studying in Falmouth.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 29th November 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member795573 On 27th November 23 verified Verified student

Hydrogen is a great quiet, clean open space for students. Jackie and Ian are especially helpful and super friendly. A main thing I like is the high end security and safety maintained outside and inside the building. The only thing I wish, as a first year student, would to be more events within the building to get to know other students living in the building too. :)

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Reply from Hydrogen On 28th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member792695 On 16th October 23 verified Verified student

Good place to live, handy location

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Reply from Hydrogen On 28th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member592694 On 16th October 23 verified Verified student

Really friendly environment, nice area and convenient for town and university. Security and staff on site 24/7 and good facilities

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Reply from Hydrogen On 28th November 23
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1092668 On 16th October 23 verified Verified student

it’s a good spot to live, could do with more washing machines

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Reply from Hydrogen On 28th November 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1387353 On 8th June 23 verified Verified student

The main issue with Hydrogen is the security and guest policy - no guests are allowed (unless pre-approved by Jackie) after 11pm and security are hired to prevent unapproved entry. Security work every Friday and Saturday as well as random days throughout the week. Tenants must show their keys and provide their name to get entry to their rooms and certain security guards require that formal photo ID is shown too. Due to these rules, Hydrogen is the least social accommodation Falmouth has to offer - forget inviting over a significant other or friends if you haven’t already asked Jackie 9-5, Monday-Friday. These procedures contradict our tenancy agreement. Tenants joke that Big Brother is always watching because of the frequent and inappropriate use of CCTV - photo stills have even been distributed by Jackie to friends of tenants (data and privacy breach). Ultimately a fantastic place to live has been ruined - you couldn’t pay me to live here next year.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 21st June 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member878299 On 14th February 23 verified Verified student

Rooms are clean and well fitted and corridors and communal areas are well maintained. The office staff are friendly and helpful and do their best to help with any issues or concerns in a prompt manner. Good location directly off the high street, and yet no issue with noise. Some wifi issues but jackie is working hard to resolve them. With key fob access, gate, security and cctv building feels secure.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 14th February 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member478204 On 13th February 23 verified Verified student

Since moving in in September 2022, these are the problems I have faced. Only 2 washing machines and 2 dryers for 120 students. Wifi is temperamental at best and currently on day 4 of no WiFi at all and seemingly no fixes coming and no offer of a refund or anything. Installation of meters to track how much electric and water we are using following our move in, with the possibility they may start charging extra in the coming weeks, even though the contract is all bills included. Other residents here have no regard for others, loud and smoke inside the rooms half the time making the hallways and sometimes my room smell of cigarettes and / or weed. The rooms are designed more for looks than functionality, definitely not worth the money, even more so as prices are going up for Sept 2023. The pros Staff here are lovely and help as much as they can. Good location, in the centre of town, walk to Falmouth campus in 20ish mins and easy access to buses to Penryn Campus.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 4th April 23
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member578185 On 12th February 23 verified Verified student

Jackie in the office is brilliant. Wifi is extremely hit or miss, we’ve currently had no wifi for 4 days now and there has been no discussion of a refund or when we will be back online, I have missed a few important University calls due to there being no wifi! I love my room but I would agree with other reviews and say that they are very expensive for what you get, I guess that’s what you get with living in the town and the rooms being studios. The social spaces are nice with comfy seats and a massive tv but you can only sit there most of the time if you know most of the people that live here cause otherwise you get glared at until you move. Some of the residents do ruin living here for other people by being noisy in the early hours of the morning when they’re coming back home from nights out on the weekend and just being inconsiderate of others. Most residents also don’t seem to understand how the recycling scheme works in Cornwall so some days our rubbish doesn’t get collected.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 13th February 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member573797 On 29th November 22 verified Verified student

Jackie is super great, and all the RCs too! Some residents do ruin it for the rest of us though, and the WiFi is hit and miss

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member473796 On 29th November 22 verified Verified student

I reccomend, is spenny but if you can afford it's worth the space

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Reply from Hydrogen On 28th November 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member872193 On 7th October 22 verified Verified student

Friendly, kind and welcoming are how I would describe the environment at Hydrogen and its staff. From when I first moved in Jackie was there to listen and help any issues I have had. She continues to be a friendly face to greet no matter the day. The building and rooms itself are stunning and the best and nicest place I have ever lived. The rooms are pretty and spacious, feeling more like a place I live then a place I sleep. I would recommend this place to anyone that was looking for accommodation, but in particular anyone looking for first time accommodation. I have lived in many different student accommodations, and I can't think of a single that was better or that is comfyer for your first time away from home.

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Reply from Hydrogen On 7th October 22
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member871897 On 29th September 22 verified Verified student

An amazing location with the ability to socialise with others but also time to yourself if needed. Issues are dealt with in a timely manner and the communication between the office and us students is great. Perfect for my year of study and for us to be able to explore Falmouth and the surrounding area!

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Reply from Hydrogen On 29th September 22

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