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#5 out of 27 halls at University of Reading

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My time in Wessex Halls was memorable and enjoyable. I met a wide range of people and had a great experience. The clearers were fantastic and the internet was really quick. The walk into campus isn't the closest of all the accommodations Reading University offers but it offers a view of the lake which is really nice in the spring/summer months. The Ice House was closed the entire of 23/24 which was a shame but there were other social areas and a study room which was quite all year around.

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My time in Wessex Halls was memorable and enjoyable. I met a wide range of people and had a great experience. The clearers were fantastic and the internet was really quick. The walk into campus isn't the closest of all the accommodations Reading University offers but it offers a view of the lake which is really nice in the spring/summer months. The Ice House was closed the entire of 23/24 which was a shame but there were other social areas and a study room which was quite all year around.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member5116470 On 28th September 24 verified Verified student

My time in Wessex Halls was memorable and enjoyable. I met a wide range of people and had a great experience. The clearers were fantastic and the internet was really quick. The walk into campus isn't the closest of all the accommodations Reading University offers but it offers a view of the lake which is really nice in the spring/summer months. The Ice House was closed the entire of 23/24 which was a shame but there were other social areas and a study room which was quite all year around.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member9115684 On 23rd September 24 verified Verified student

The value for money was most probably the best thing. The price was decent and definitely a lower budget option. Cleanliness was also fairly reasonable and shared areas were cleaned regularly. Everything else was either mediocre at best, or just generally not great. The wifi was probably the worst thing, I had to report it at least twice and it was still quite unreliable even after it had been ‘fixed’. The heating was often very intense and didn’t have a way to turn it down.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member7115194 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

great accommodation for first year university student who is sociable

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Bossman21 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

Wessex Halls was a great experience, I met many new friends there and had some great times. I did have concerns with the shared bathrooms, but in reality there were actually pretty good and didn’t cause me any issues at all. The halls were cleaned and well looked after. Staff there were very polite.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member11115165 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

Great experience, very social halls, football team great as well UTW

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member7115154 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

I enjoyed living at Wessex and met a lot of amazing people there that I have created long lasting relationships with. The cleanliness of the building however, could be better the bathroom were always almost dirty and so was the kitchen but overall living there was comfortable

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member9115153 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

Room is great but the building is very open so people from outside your flat can use designated bathrooms as they are shared. Kitchens are nice and bathrooms and well kept.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member591766 On 30th September 23 verified Verified student

Best halls at Reading uni, layout of the halls means that you are constantly running into neighbours who you probably would have not met if it was in the traditional flat format. Had just been refurbished before we moved in which meant that it was definitely value for money. Perfect distance from uni buildings on campus as it is not too close and not too far unlike other halls. Couldn't recommend more highly :)

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member586749 On 25th May 23 verified Verified student

Would recommend Wessex to anyone! I have met friends for life in this accommodation. I’m sad to leave as it’s genuinely the best accom to live in. So social, and you get to know everyone, this being due to the open corridor layout. I would say that security do love to be annoying during Wednesday union pres. we’ve had noise complaints left right and centre. Most being around 10:30. Security do get very rude, even when you try to be level with them. As a group of girls who love to party, this part of the accom I do not like. Therefore if you’re after a more quiet accom this isn’t the one for you. Wessex has a study room, which is great for exam season, and in all honesty throughout the year for assignments. It’s always quiet and everyone is wanting to work. Overall I would say if you’re wanting to make the best of friends this is the accom for you.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member884861 On 24th April 23 verified Verified student

Would always recomended wessex, best social aspect, met so many people I am friends with still after 4 years. Very modern for the price too. Shared bathrooms are fine don’t let that put you off!!

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member582649 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

You get what you pay for with Wessex Hall, the facilities are what you would expect. The rooms are modern, the bathrooms recently upgraded, but often not as clean as I would have liked. the social experience very much depends on who is in your flat, but the open corridors allow you to meet more people in the building.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member982531 On 28th March 23 verified Verified student

Not the cheapest but is acceptable to live in

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member763474 On 3rd November 21 verified Verified student

Had a great time, social life was great even with Covid! Facilities were basic but price reflected that

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member947189 On 7th April 20 verified Verified student

Wessex is the best halls at Reading! The JCR are always amazing at making sure that there are cracking nights out and socials for you to go on! Not the place to live if your not up for a night out or dislike hearing people doing pres, it’s noisy but far more social than any of the other halls in Reading. Christmas social is a great night and definitely say get involved in everything that there is in Wessex! The football teams are a lot of fun! As long as you’re willing to go through a bit of hazing it’s totally worth it! Internet can be a bit spotty at sometimes. But nothing to bad.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member446915 On 23rd March 20 verified Verified student

living in wessex was the best first year ever, made so many amazing friends n memories, all open corridor so made loads of friends compared to other halls, socials, good facilities 10/10 would recommend wish i could go back

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member438551 On 26th May 19 verified Verified student

Loved my time in Wessex, it’s a shame some of my flat mates were c****!

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member636142 On 17th February 19 verified Verified student

Really well maintained hall with constant maintenance checks. If something needs to be fixed it’s done immediately. A bit isolated but a good sense of community within

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1233073 On 24th July 18 verified Verified student

Cheapest at Reading. Great socially and less than 5 mins from centre of campus

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1132990 On 21st July 18 verified Verified student

Amazing halls, great social atmosphere. JCR plan fab socials/nights out! Wouldn't have had such a good first ear without it.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member829289 On 5th December 17 verified Verified student

I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better hall. Very social and friendly, been able to get absolutely plastered most nights, either in Ice House (which is f****** sick and very well-priced) or just in the kitchen as some have sofas which is extra cotch. The JCR is one of the best out there as they are fun, friendly and very reliable, whether you need someone to talk to or to get you back into your bed safely after a messy night. The layout is very sociable so you can mingle easily with other kitchens, plus events and socials are also held to bring everyone together. If anyone s*** talks Wessex it’s probably because they’re jealous they didn’t get to stay here. The cleaners make sure you do tidy the kitchen up a little (makes you feel like an adult with responsibility) but they do a good job themselves. Also kitchens have two ovens with hobs and two fridges/freezers so there’s plenty of space. If it could, Wessex would get more than 5 stars.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1326964 On 10th July 17 verified Verified student

Such a noisy hall - security seemed to be lacking to stop the constant screaming down the hallways. Grateful I was on the 3rd floor so at least I could get some sort of phone signal, and didn't have people stomping above me. The smallest kitchen possible - couldn't fit 3 people in there cooking, let alone the 11 it was meant to serve. The toilets regularly ran out of paper, and over the weekend were horrific. Half way through the year took away all but like 3 hoovers from the floor, so trecking up and down to an unlocked cupboard to try and find a hoover was never fun when you wanted to clean your room. Cleaning staff very friendly and the kitchen was always lovely on a Wednesday, just the hall itself and it's non-existent social spaces were not.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member726177 On 30th March 17 verified Verified student

The home of the "lads". I enjoy a good night out but if you choose wessex prepare to have a lot of sleepless nights as people are very loud and the walls are paper thin. plus the beds are really uncomfortable, so i suggest buying a mattress topper

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member625020 On 9th December 16 verified Verified student

Best halls in the world , so sociable and much cheaper than other halls. Has the most fun in social events and everyone on the halls is very patriotic !!!!! No no no seriously folks , it's the best!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member425005 On 8th December 16 verified Verified student

Always something to do if you're a football lad

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member725003 On 8th December 16 verified Verified student

The best halls for social purposes, never dull, however toilets and bathrooms could do with updating and the feel of the halls is slightly old.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1325002 On 8th December 16 verified Verified student

Best decision I've ever made was to choose Wessex.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member425001 On 8th December 16 verified Verified student

Wessex is the best halls because its so social! I've made so many friends from other kitchens and halls because the corridors are open. the jcr are also amazing and I just love it. Its also been done up so its the best value for money!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member423668 On 18th August 16 verified Verified student

No other halls in Reading has the social energy that Wessex does, the friends you make in halls will be your friends for life. There is an electricity and excitement about the place every day you stay there.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1020623 On 9th January 16 verified Verified student

The best place to spend your first year in Reading

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1019269 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

The best halls on the whole of campus! Social aspect is brilliant, a nice short walk from camous and the local co-op and the bus stop. Perfect.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member718908 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Wessex Hall was the only hall I could afford with my student loan, but I'm glad I am here! The social atmosphere is incredible and everyone in my kitchen is really lovely. I'm in a basic room on the first floor and I find the facilities are more than adequate. The cleaners do a great job as well, and I've never had to wait for a shower as there are plenty. We also have the best JCR and the warden is very helpful and caring.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By Ellie Chaston On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Wessex Hall is the cheapest of all Reading's on campus accommodation, but you most definitely get a good deal! You share bathrooms and showers but they are cleaned every weekday so they aren't often dirty, and you get your own washbasin in your room. The kitchens have good fridge and cupboard space between 10 people and the social spaces (common room etc) are especially good for freshers and other social events. The halls hotline is usually very responsive and works well to resolve your complaints, the security staff are always on hand, and the cleaners come regularly and work efficiently! There's wifi and direct internet throughout the building and the layout of the building itself means it's very sociable and open plan.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member is very good On 20th October 15 verified Verified student

So much good. Its a pleasure to have this good hall. Everything is very good.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1211457 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

The best year of my life! The open plan layout means getting around and getting to know everyone was so easy. The social vibe and the jcr were excellent along with the strongest community spirit if any of the halls. Also with the strongest halls football team and the prettiest grounds, which help to make up for the lack of athstetics that the other halls thrive off, this is undoubtably the best hall for any prospective student

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member1011334 On 17th July 15 verified Verified student

Literally the best halls ever so open and everyone becomes like a family

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member108839 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

A really fun hall, where its ridiculously easy to make friends. Has the best social life and JCR in the uni and has some of the best nights out. Plus it has its own bar.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member78615 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

If you're going to live here be prepared to get none of your deposit back. The younger students who live here are careless and costs are coming in almost every week that people probably won't fess up to so you're going to get charged for their screw ups.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member118521 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

Best community spirit of all Reading halls

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member78501 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

The best hall for socialising and meeting people, rather than being restricted to only knowing and living with people in a flat.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member78495 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

Good situation not far from central campus. Comes with library, common room, cocktail bar, cinema and large hall featuring activities and dance classes. Sociable corridor style. -Compromises: Not the newest. It has everything you need, but not of highest quality. Would still recommend!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member108434 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

Have loved living here and have a beautiful room for the price I have paid! (2nd Floor)

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Rachel with an el On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

Wessex doesn't have the best facilities but it is definitely a sacrifice worth making for the incredible atmosphere that Wessex has. The layout of the hall means that I have made many more friends than I would have done if I had been in a self contained flat and as Wessex is one of the cheapest halls everyone is of the same mind when it comes to money. I absolutely love my upgraded room and the halls are never cold in winter :)

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member76104 On 12th April 15 verified Verified student

Amazing- one of the best decisions of my life!

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member124781 On 21st March 15 verified Verified student

Really great hall, wouldn't want to pay any more or be anywhere else. Not the newest or even the nicest but everyone is so friendly and a real sense of community here.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member42251 On 14th March 15 verified Verified student

The best halls for social interaction and getting to know lots of different people.

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