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Outstanding, exceptional, kind hearted staff, cooperative, friendly, genuine, prompt and responsible. Took care of me during my stay. I will miss the team members.

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By member7113295
On 11th August 24
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Outstanding, exceptional, kind hearted staff, cooperative, friendly, genuine, prompt and responsible. Took care of me during my stay. I will miss the team members.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member12116941 On 1st October 24 verified Verified student

The experience was really very good.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 2nd October 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member11116744 On 30th September 24 verified Verified student

It is a very decent accomodation overall. Spaces are small but well organised, staff is responsive and polite, and materials provided upon arrivel are of good quality.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 2nd October 24
Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member5114218 On 30th August 24 verified Verified student

The overall experience at Blackfriars was mostly affected by the construction work that went for months. The noise was quite disturbing. The social spaces and events at other university accomodations in Glasgow are much better. What I enjoyed the most was the exceptional service by Kate and Luc. They were so professional and helpful.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 2nd September 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member7114169 On 28th August 24 verified Verified student

The staff are so lovely here. Unfortunately I didn’t have the cleanest flatmates, which tainted my experience, but that’s not the accommodation’s fault.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 29th August 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By Jerb On 23rd August 24 verified Verified student

Certain stuff were incredibly nice and helpful, when my flat caught fire and I had to be relocated, I found particular receptionists especially friendly and supportive. There were some other receptionists though that didn’t seem to know much of what they were doing, so I usually would wait until I saw certain staff members present to ask for help. Two of the ladies that cleaned the general areas were always incredibly friendly and put a smile on my face, acting cheerful even at early hours- always appreciated them!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 24th August 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member11113753 On 20th August 24 verified Verified student

Very nice accomodations. Nice people at reception.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 21st August 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member7113295 On 11th August 24 verified Verified student

Outstanding, exceptional, kind hearted staff, cooperative, friendly, genuine, prompt and responsible. Took care of me during my stay. I will miss the team members.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 12th August 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1097924 On 24th January 24 verified Verified student

Staff is excellent here, very kind and helpful.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 24th January 24
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1294669 On 8th November 23 verified Verified student

Can you move in and out access to and from block 6? because current access is not very feasible. we have to go through piles of rubbish every day and it is very uncomfortable

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Reply from Blackfriars On 9th November 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member594639 On 8th November 23 verified Verified student

Overall experience is good. Could be better!!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 9th November 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1390491 On 27th August 23 verified Verified student

这里的员工非常友善,周边的设施也很完善卫生间对我来说有一点小,其他的都没问题

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Reply from Blackfriars On 27th August 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member490465 On 26th August 23 verified Verified student

Very customer friendly, helped me acquire bedding materials at check in when I was unaware there'd be any.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 27th August 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member590378 On 23rd August 23 verified Verified student

Great experience. The team was very helpful :)

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Reply from Blackfriars On 24th August 23
Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member588015 On 23rd June 23 verified Verified student

Property was under construction for majority of my stay. Only good thing was service from Starla and Sky, they were very helpful and friendly staff.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 24th June 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1087288 On 7th June 23 verified Verified student

Great place to stay during studying, close to the city centre, so you can get anywhere you need. I really enjoy the stay

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Reply from Blackfriars On 12th June 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1185905 On 9th May 23 verified Verified student

had lots of lovely people help with any issues - sky and sharon especially. always welcoming

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Reply from Blackfriars On 3rd June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member982039 On 22nd March 23 verified Verified student

Very good! I feel it's so comfortable and valuable!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 1st April 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member678215 On 13th February 23 verified Verified student

Overall my stay at blackfriars hasn't been the best, there are a lot of disruptions this year and we are paying full price that previous tenants have had despite having no parking and being woken up first thing every morning to extremely loud work on the building. We constantly have workers in our flats and rooms which is also a huge disturbance. However, the staff here are absolutely lovely, always so helpful and kind. In particular a staff member by the name of Sky always greets students when they pass through the building in a friendly manner and is always extremely helpful whenever I come to reception for advice or support. My stay so far has not quite been what I expected, I wish I was aware of the extent of the disruption that would be caused by the work to the building and that I'd be paying full price for a lesser experience than previous years but I really can't fault the staff they have made it so much more of a welcoming environment despite these circumstances.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 2nd March 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member477279 On 6th February 23 verified Verified student

Overall a nice accommodation. Nice, friendly and, helpful staff. So far no major problems experienced and any issues I’ve experienced like my door having a low battery was Handled quickly. It’s also located in a nice place, about 7 minutes from uni (Strathclyde) and 10 minutes from the city centre. Only issue I have is the selection of Flatmates, if possible book with friends as it makes it more fun and you’re sure your friends have the same kitchen etiquette as you do.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 8th February 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1377259 On 6th February 23 verified Verified student

Good service and customer experience. Resolve any issues within time limitation. Check before renting for people taller than 6foot.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 8th February 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member577151 On 5th February 23 verified Verified student

Lachlan and Sky really helped me out. They both are very polite and helpful. Room is nice and enough. Location of the flat is so good.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1276958 On 2nd February 23 verified Verified student

It is a nice area and I love this space

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member476842 On 1st February 23 verified Verified student

Ms. Sky Hunter very helpful. Mr. Christopher as well but now in some other property. Lift was out of order for long time!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member876355 On 29th January 23 verified Verified student

Don't be like me and book a room at Blackfriars because it's close to Strathclyde and the city center. It is not worth it! It is disgustingly dirty, from hallways, laundry room, "social area", courtyard. They do not care at all about student wellbeing, so they decided to carry out all the works possible this year. They are trying to redo their cladding to make it look fancier, but it's nothing like anything they say on tehir site. Prepare for rat at the bin area (which you have to walk though to get out of the building), unhelpful staff and complete disrespect. Water temperature is really bad, the same with the wifi. Can never stay in my room to study because there always seems to be something happening outside that makes so much noise you just want to hide under a rock. Fire alarms are BAD. They tell you to go back inside and then don't turn the fire alarm off only half an hour after that, so you either sit in your room with your ear drums melting or go outside in the rain and cold.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member676338 On 29th January 23 verified Verified student

Very poor cleanliness, no proper garbage removal, no proper maintenance.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member1076069 On 26th January 23 verified Verified student

Sky was absolutely fantastic. The level of noise and disturbance from the scaffolding is absolutely unnaceptable, especially for the price. To find my studies I work night shifts, so I get tops 4 hours of sleep a night seeing as they start at 8, especially considering we were told they wouldn’t until 9. I’ve had debris through my windows, no matter how many times it’s maintained the extractor fan is broken, fire doors don’t shut properly et al.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 6th February 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member976036 On 25th January 23 verified Verified student

Living in Blackfriars feels like you're in the heart of the city. Within 30 minutes of walking you cover all important and social aspects and the local staff is always there 5o help you find places you may be missing out on!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 26th January 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member776013 On 25th January 23 verified Verified student

The rooms are great, the most I value enough privacy and here I get all I need! Customer service works always fast and great, especially I like how friendly they are. Special thanks to Sky🤗

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Reply from Blackfriars On 26th January 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1071503 On 12th September 22 verified Verified student

Staff in b.f are very friendly and helpful,they are always ready to help you solve kinds of problems.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 13th September 22
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1065922 On 2nd February 22 verified Verified student

Dear future residents, my stay in the accommodation was short but a complete one. I stayed at an en-suite which was well suited for any student be in terms of room size, bed size or the study table. I found it convenient and enough. The pantry was spacious for the flatmates to be well accommodated along with the available appliances. They have contract policy which is good and safe for both. The best experience was of the staff whom I found to be professional and friendly. They were knowledgeable and equipped with the needs of the students and always responsive and kind. I had few issues and they sorted them suitably. I would like to thank specially Lorraine and Debbie for their immense support and will miss them. Being at the city center it will be a ideal stay to explore the city and its culture. Hope you have a great experience!

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Reply from Blackfriars On 3rd February 22
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member663531 On 4th November 21 verified Verified student

Dear future residents, I would like to share my experience from Blackfriars in Glasgow, as I think my views will help you to decide your next home. First, the location is one of the greatest advantage - close to the city centre, the University of Strathclyde and the University of Caledonian, while there are ways (underground, train, bus) to go at the University of Glasgow. Second, the room (en-suite) has a big desk that makes studying more comfortable. Also, there is enough space for storage. For example, I store my luggages under the bed. Third and perhaps the most important: if you have any problem, the team management cares about it. I had a bad experience with noise (one of my flatmates used to play loudly music) and I feel much obliged to the whole Blackfriars Team, and especially the support that I have received from Ryan (the Sales Manager) on solving this issue. I definetely reccommend Blackfriars. All the best, I

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Reply from Blackfriars On 5th November 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member563102 On 22nd October 21 verified Verified student

I mean it’s located in the center of the city , so it’s a good place to live in. Also the facilities here are good.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 25th October 21
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member762416 On 20th September 21 verified Verified student

The staff is amazing! They help you with everything! The rooms are small, but clean and enough! The kitchen and flat common room is nicely designed. The general common room for everybody is unfortunately too small. It has a table tennis and 3 sofas. It is just enough for a small group. The yard is nice and there are some seatings available, but not for everybody. Maybe there can be added more in the future. The accommodation is located near the University of Strathclyde and next to the High Street Station. With a short walk you are in the city center.

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Reply from Blackfriars On 20th September 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member762330 On 14th September 21 verified Verified student

You will have everything you need for a student life (except an on-site gym). The staff is very nice and welcoming. It is a really friendly environment …

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Reply from Blackfriars On 20th September 21
Student Review: 1.9 /5
By BlueEyes2000 On 12th April 19 verified Verified student

Wifi is crap. Halls are dirty and not cleaned for arrival. They lie when they show you the 'show rooms' on open day. Crap managment and cold showers.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member825703 On 9th January 17 verified Verified student

Ignored the reviews and decided to stay here. Dont know where to start, zero effort in matching flat mates with similar interests etc. Its very boring and most people keep to themselves. The halls consists probably of 90% foreign students and there doesnt seem to be much mixing. The fact you have to pay this year way over the months rent (which means you dont pay the last two months) is ridiculous as it makes it so expensive. Also dont get a room on the side of the building facing Aldi as nobody on this side gets sunlight and youll find it hard waking up and find yourself falling asleep a lot in the afternoon.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member721075 On 17th March 16 verified Verified student

What can I say, but if you want to know what it would be like to stay in a monestry in a graveyard in the desert, then this is the place for you. 'social area' consists of a few chairs and a ping pong table with the staff at reception watching you, but at least the WiFi is reasonably good because you will spend most of your time sitting in your room because its so fantastically quiet.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member516231 On 3rd October 15 verified Verified student

Pretty good private halls, located a couple of minutes walk from the nearest uni buildings, but the common room is crap. there's not much talk between flats so far which is a bit weird. WiFi is great and it's pretty decent value for money.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member116004 On 10th April 15 verified Verified student

no effort to match you with flatmates with similar interests so it's really just pot luck. Good value for money although lacking in storage space

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