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I stayed 3 years at Orion Point. My experince? Amazing. I felt really safe and surrounded by the kidnest team. I loved every minute! Everyone was really understanding, especially with my financial situation and when i had to move rooms. Whenever I had a problem there was always someone very helpful. I truly belive that Jenna is the best receptionist and she is just amazing! She is very kind, friendly, funny and another plus, she is gorgeous too! šŸ„°love her so much! Another very helpful receptionist is Kamran that always chats with all the students and make sure they are safe and enjoy their stay. There is another lovely receptionist, but i forgot his name. I will write a review about him too. he deserves to be recognised!

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By member11114789
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I stayed 3 years at Orion Point. My experince? Amazing. I felt really safe and surrounded by the kidnest team. I loved every minute! Everyone was really understanding, especially with my financial situation and when i had to move rooms. Whenever I had a problem there was always someone very helpful. I truly belive that Jenna is the best receptionist and she is just amazing! She is very kind, friendly, funny and another plus, she is gorgeous too! šŸ„°love her so much! Another very helpful receptionist is Kamran that always chats with all the students and make sure they are safe and enjoy their stay. There is another lovely receptionist, but i forgot his name. I will write a review about him too. he deserves to be recognised!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member11119899 On 18th October 24 verified Verified student

The front desk staff are very friendly and enthusiastic, actively helping to solve problems. Thanks to Kamran, not long ago, because of his help, I was able to print my CV successfully and catch up with the interview.

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Reply from Orion Point On 23rd October 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6117105 On 1st October 24 verified Verified student

This accommodation is very much student friendly

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10115281 On 18th September 24 verified Verified student

The room is very clean and tidy, wifi is great and the staff (Gill) is very helpful when first introducing me the room. Lovely social space and facilities.

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Reply from Orion Point On 1st October 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member13114809 On 14th September 24 verified Verified student

Gill was really nice, very helpful and helped me unpack!

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Reply from Orion Point On 15th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11114789 On 13th September 24 verified Verified student

I stayed 3 years at Orion Point. My experince? Amazing. I felt really safe and surrounded by the kidnest team. I loved every minute! Everyone was really understanding, especially with my financial situation and when i had to move rooms. Whenever I had a problem there was always someone very helpful. I truly belive that Jenna is the best receptionist and she is just amazing! She is very kind, friendly, funny and another plus, she is gorgeous too! šŸ„°love her so much! Another very helpful receptionist is Kamran that always chats with all the students and make sure they are safe and enjoy their stay. There is another lovely receptionist, but i forgot his name. I will write a review about him too. he deserves to be recognised!

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Reply from Orion Point On 15th September 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9114581 On 10th September 24 verified Verified student

I really enjoyed my stay at Orions point! Staff have been so welcoming and supportive! Booking was super fast for me. Thereā€™s always someone to help at any hour of the day even from security staff. I particularly want to give a shout out to Kameron for his dedication shown in supporting residents. Iā€™ve seen how he interacts with people including myself, itā€™s always with a smile , friendly tone and genuine care for residents needs. From check in to check out, Iā€™m confident that he has positively shaped the experience of students here. On a completely different note, I wanted to mention how thoughtful it is to be providing sanitary products in the common bathrooms nicely arranged. First time I have seen that. Also I believe Orion point is one of the very few accommodations that have loads of laundry machines to use. Iā€™ve been in places with three blocks that have only five washers and five dryers.

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Reply from Orion Point On 11th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5114490 On 8th September 24 verified Verified student

Perfect location, friendly staff and nice room view. I have a great experience during my stay in Orion point.

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Reply from Orion Point On 8th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11114464 On 7th September 24 verified Verified student

I have a very nice experience here.

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Reply from Orion Point On 7th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11114393 On 5th September 24 verified Verified student

Tahir J is really great and very kind. I think that The Orion point is a great choice for your academic life.

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Reply from Orion Point On 7th September 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member7114151 On 28th August 24 verified Verified student

I recently reported a kitchen hygiene issue to the reception , and I was very impressed by the prompt and enthusiastic response from Yalin. The housekeeping team Kim completed a thorough cleaning and disinfection within an hour. Their efficiency and professionalism were truly commendable. Iā€™m very grateful for the excellent service.

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Reply from Orion Point On 3rd September 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member12114131 On 27th August 24 verified Verified student

An amazing property with amazing staff. Rooms are modern with often great views.

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Reply from Orion Point On 3rd September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4114065 On 25th August 24 verified Verified student

Yalin and Peter they are very nice employees ļ¼Yalin she is sweet and patient and she helped me find my delivery! She is really excellent!

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Reply from Orion Point On 26th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11113945 On 24th August 24 verified Verified student

I recently used the parcel collection service, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the process was seamless, efficient, and incredibly convenient. The booking system was straightforward and easy to use. I was able to schedule a collection at a time that suited me perfectly, which was a huge plus. The courier arrived right on time, which is something I truly appreciate given my busy schedule. The entire process was quick, and the driver was friendly and professional, ensuring that my package was handled with care. What stood out the most was the real-time tracking feature. I was kept informed every step of the way, from the moment my parcel was collected to when it was delivered.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member5113885 On 23rd August 24 verified Verified student

Everything's fine. Great location with a bus stop right on the doorstep, and the staff was very welcoming.

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Reply from Orion Point On 26th August 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member12113868 On 22nd August 24 verified Verified student

The reception staffers are amazing, friendly and helpful , like Gill and another young female staffer. But sadly, I donā€™t know her name.

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Reply from Orion Point On 26th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8113276 On 10th August 24 verified Verified student

Here I would like to commend the staff who clean the apartment every day, Kim, Madan, and Julie. They clean the apartment carefully every day and work hard. Thank you very much.

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Reply from Orion Point On 12th August 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member4112868 On 27th July 24 verified Verified student

The front desk (Yalin) provided very patient service for an hour with a very good attitude

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Reply from Orion Point On 30th July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11112362 On 10th July 24 verified Verified student

Yallin was very patient to help find the deliveryļ¼Œ and also took the initiative to open the gym's access privileges.

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Reply from Orion Point On 17th July 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member13112361 On 10th July 24 verified Verified student

If the express can not find, the front deskļ¼ˆYalinļ¼‰ is very patient to help

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Reply from Orion Point On 17th July 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1292180 On 8th June 24 verified Verified student

The staff are amazing and I had a wonderful experience with customer service (I nominate Jenna and Kamaran). The price for the accommodation was good for this year but unfortunately the price for next year has increased substantially and the flexibility of the accommodation dates of contract have become restrictive (accommodation is only allowed throughout the year instead of until July).

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Reply from Orion Point On 16th June 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member4110595 On 7th June 24 verified Verified student

The staff are amazing and I had a wonderful experience with customer service. The price for the accommodation was good for this year but unfortunately the price for next year has increased substantially and the flexibility of the accommodation dates has been more restrictive. (No option to do no summer accommodation for next year)

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Reply from Orion Point On 16th June 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8110157 On 2nd June 24 verified Verified student

Good accommodations,Charlie and Jenna are responsible

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Reply from Orion Point On 4th June 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member13109201 On 21st May 24 verified Verified student

Good for living and price, easy to find the reception for everything

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Reply from Orion Point On 22nd May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5106201 On 8th April 24 verified Verified student

I am writing to express my profound gratitude towards a remarkable member of your team, Yalin, for her exceptional assistance recently. I faced a distressing situation when one of my parcels was lost, and Yalin's support during this time was invaluable.Yalin demonstrated not just professionalism but immense patience and perseverance. Her efforts in locating my long-lost parcel went above and beyond, showing a high level of dedication and patience. She meticulously inquired about the details of the missing package and personally inspected every possible corner of the apartment complex. Her hard work ultimately led to the recovery of my parcel, alleviating my concerns.I recognize that having a diligent and helpful staff member like Yalin is a treasure.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12104691 On 19th March 24 verified Verified student

Good people to live with. Staff members are approachable and helpful especially Peter.

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Reply from Orion Point On 20th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10102705 On 1st March 24 verified Verified student

Wonderful staff, always caring and very helpful!

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Reply from Orion Point On 20th March 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member12102442 On 28th February 24 verified Verified student

Jenna and Tyrese especially, have been the highlight of my time here at Orion Point. Jena has been hospitable, always kind, polite and ready to help, like in my flats many issues and concerns, where there were altercations in our flat that Jenna organized meeting for and helped stop and find solution to. Secondly, Tyrese has always been top class, very chill, and easy to communicate with even in Face of big language barriers. He is visibly adept in being patient, thoughtful, considerate and proactive. Two times that come to mind is once where I left my bedroom window open and 3 hornets entered my room, Tyrese he bravely risked his well being by killing the big hornets in my room without hesitation. second time, I was downstairs at night when I witnessed Tyrese calmly deescalate a fight. All in all, Jena, Yousef and Tyrese have largely contributed to making Orion Point the safe and peaceful place that it is, a place where students voices are heard and students are well represented.

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11101995 On 24th February 24 verified Verified student

Jenna and Tahir J are very nice staff in the reception of our flat, they always enthusiastic on helping the student to handle the problems

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th February 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member12100780 On 15th February 24 verified Verified student

I love Orion Point, more because of the incredible team members we have like Jenna and Mandy. :)

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1298460 On 29th January 24 verified Verified student

Orion point has been a charmful and warm place to live in ever since I arrived to the UK everything is well organized and prepared well. Student lead (Jenna) is an amazing staff member where she shows excellent collaboration and social skills by welcoming everyone in a lovely and comfortable way. Orion point is lucky to have her

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Reply from Orion Point On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member998382 On 28th January 24 verified Verified student

Everything all good. The stay was great, the staff were all great, Peter helped me out a lot, very helpful oneļ¼Œ I really like peter, I wish I had renewed my studio this year!

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member697615 On 18th January 24 verified Verified student

Best accomodation, lovely receptionist with the piercing!

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th January 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1197608 On 18th January 24 verified Verified student

The staff is friendly and hospitable.

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1397373 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Jenna is very goodļ¼helpfulļ¼She has a warm heartļ¼

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Reply from Orion Point On 29th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member797113 On 13th January 24 verified Verified student

OP is a truly an outstanding choice for accommodations. Not only is it impeccably clean and provides a strong sense of security, but what truly sets it apart is the exceptional staff, with a special mention of Jenna and Laura. They go above and beyond to assist with any needs or inquiries, making your stay truly memorable and enjoyable. Their dedication and friendliness create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality that truly enhances the overall experience. Highly recommend it!

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Reply from Orion Point On 14th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1092202 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Nice and helpful staff, big rooms

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1292198 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Very good!! I think this house is very warm for every students. And I feeling like in home now. So I very like this place.

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member792197 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Very good! I think I would very miss here after I graduating. I feel like living at home now. I very like here.

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member992193 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

La struttura ĆØ situata in centro, vicinissimo alla Solent University e alle vie principali. ƈ piano di studenti cinesi, quindi potrebbe non essere facile socializzare, ma si puĆ² fare!

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member592189 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Great place to stay for university. Probably better than uni halls. Rooms are bigger too.

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member992188 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Good location nice views and nice people

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1392183 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Good service and every time can find help.

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1292180 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Orion point was definitely a big upgrade to my last accommodation! I am really enjoying my stay here and thereā€™s not many issues or problems except maybe for included cleaning services at least once a week would be beneficial

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th October 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member990983 On 11th September 23 verified Verified student

Overall good place to live - could improve on communication between staff and residents, though

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Reply from Orion Point On 12th September 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member490932 On 9th September 23 verified Verified student

A calm place, very close to my University, with a food store and multiple cheap eating out options right across the street. The rooms are very spacious And modern for a dorm. The staff is incredibly pleasant and helpful. Wouldnā€™t plan on getting any serious cooking done, as the kitchen has a couple problems (mainly fridge space for the number of people and very weak hobs that turn themselves off after 20ish minutes). The building has its own gym.

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Reply from Orion Point On 10th September 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member590911 On 9th September 23 verified Verified student

Itā€™s been a memorable experience, some days have been difficult while vacating but entirely one of the best places to live in Southampton!

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member890909 On 9th September 23 verified Verified student

It is the best accomodation a student can ask for. The team here is great and always ready to help. Had a great time.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member790903 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

Orion point is very nice student accommodation ļ¼ŒThe staff here are very kind, life in a foreign country is not easy, but Jenna always helps me, I can ask her all the questions in life, I can always turn to Jenna when I have some emergencies, thank you very much Jenna and Mandy and some other staff for their support in my foreign life, living in Orion Point was definitely my best living experienceļ¼Œthanks your guys JennašŸ’•

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1090899 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

Water problems big time. Not good

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member490898 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

very good service, and speend few time to solve the problems if i got some questions during i was living here.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1090897 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

Very good, The front desk service was very good and gave me a sense of home. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to others

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member790896 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

The best student accom in the city.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member490895 On 8th September 23 verified Verified student

Stayed for almost 5 months and itā€™s been so lovely, super friendly staff, modern and clean rooms, top notch services. Overall experience is perfect! Highly recommended!

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1190863 On 7th September 23 verified Verified student

Orion point overall is a comfortable and reliable place to live with great benefits outside the standard rooms. The gym is a massive draw and the recent 24/7 access granted is extremely appreciated and the building is in a great area of Southampton for getting to town or other important locations to me. The members of staff that I engage with (special mention to Genna and Mandy) are very friendly and a great conversation, you feel you can actually be relaxed within the building, and I know they work extremely hard. While my experience has overall been positive, I do have some negatives. Iā€™ve lived in this building 2 years in a row and things like the gym equipment and the B block lifts have never been fixed which is frustrating when these are highly used and important areas of the building. I also think the building is stupidly hot, with no ventilation or windows in the flat hallways, itā€™s just an oven during the summer. Overall, still a positive experience here.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member590827 On 6th September 23 verified Verified student

Awesome Internet, clean space and friendly reception and staffs

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Reply from Orion Point On 7th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member990794 On 5th September 23 verified Verified student

Good stuff here, good equipment

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Reply from Orion Point On 6th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1090302 On 21st August 23 verified Verified student

I have been living in Orion Point for two years now, and I can honestly say that it is the best place to stay for students. The staff are friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any requests or issues. The environment is great, with many facilities and amenities to make your life easier and more fun. There is a gym, a study room, and a cinema room where you can relax and socialise with other residents. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with everything you need to feel at home. The location is also convenient, extremely close to the university (I can wake up at 08:50 for a 09:00 lecture), and the city centre is a 5-minute walk away. I highly recommend Orion to anyone looking for a quality and affordable place to live while studying. Another great thing about Orion is that parking is available for residents with cars. This is convenient and safe, especially if you need to travel to other places or shop. The parking area is well-maintained and secure, with CCT

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Reply from Orion Point On 22nd August 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member489211 On 23rd July 23 verified Verified student

Living here has been great, the community has been very welcoming and supportive. Everything gets fixed immediately and the incentives we get is awesome. I have loved living in this safe and secure accommodation as well as getting freebies by the staff !

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Reply from Orion Point On 25th July 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member989050 On 17th July 23 verified Verified student

The best staff students could ever ask for. Property management and the value for money were all above standard levels and it was a lovely experience

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Reply from Orion Point On 18th July 23
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member688989 On 15th July 23 verified Verified student

Where should I startā€¦. If you live in B block expect there to be only 1 working lift- when the second one does get fixed- 6 months later it will just break again and again and again. Also if you live in B block expect it to ALWAYS smell like rotten food and the disgusting bins. I havenā€™t had the best time at Orion point however, if you are an international student it would be more suitable than someone who is a UK resident- you do not meet as many people as you would going to Halls and it feels quite lonely here. Another point is that the front desk isnā€™t that useful, if you have a problem they prolong the solution or do not attempt to fix your problem you are having- I do not see the point in their job when the half a** it in the first place. If youā€™re having problems in your flat they do not attempt to help or even try to move you rooms and just say they canā€™t do anything about it. Finally itā€™s over priced for what it is and you can find better for the money.

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Reply from Orion Point On 9th August 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member788715 On 6th July 23 verified Verified student

The reception stuff are very good, especially Jenna, they are alway helpful and kind us, thank you guys.

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Reply from Orion Point On 11th July 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1387544 On 14th June 23 verified Verified student

It is very good to live here. Knew some new friends in op. Itā€™s convenient to go to school, city center and train station.

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Reply from Orion Point On 21st June 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member487199 On 3rd June 23 verified Verified student

I have had the most amazing experience. The team have always been so warm and helpful, particularly Jenna. Any maintenance issues have been resolved swiftly & maintenance workers have always been pleasant. I loved my room of 2 years & will miss it very much! The only concern I had was the number of times the hot water went out this year but I am sure this has been resolved by now! Thank you for an amazing experience!

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Reply from Orion Point On 12th June 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1186991 On 30th May 23 verified Verified student

Really good experience overall Made good friends I especially enjoyed the table tennis Good place

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Reply from Orion Point On 31st May 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member680601 On 7th March 23 verified Verified student

I met here such a lovely stuff that helps me eith everything Piotr

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Reply from Orion Point On 8th March 23
Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member777566 On 7th February 23 verified Verified student

Noise: there are very thin walls which caused problems between me and my flatmate as they just constantly kept banging on my wall even though i'm whispering at times. Secondly, hygiene, my flatmates weren't cleaning the kitchen and left everything to me to clean and when i went to complain about it to staff they said i had high expectations and we all come from different 'cultural' backgrounds - in essence they used my heritage against me and then they argued against me with my flatmates when it was meant to be a fair and non-sided meeting, on top of the fact that my initial complaint was meant to be anonymous, yet they exposed me to my flatmates which is against their policy and i am yet to receive an apology about it. Third, internet, the WiFi used to be really bad at night so they told us they need a week to fix it - they didn't and now its worse. Fourth, Water just cuts out on a regular basis now?. Fifth, only one out of two the lifts work (for a while now).

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Reply from Orion Point On 12th February 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member871445 On 9th September 22 verified Verified student

the reception is very friendly The free gym is lovely facilitated But the kitchen is a totally disaster when I check in When I check out, the reception told me to clean it up which is not fair

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Reply from Orion Point On 28th September 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1371412 On 7th September 22 verified Verified student

One of the best accommodation. Best location and safe place for students to live in.

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Reply from Orion Point On 8th September 22
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1170841 On 16th August 22 verified Verified student

Itā€™s was a cool experience, the staffs are always there for you and itā€™s a really neat place you like to study

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Reply from Orion Point On 17th August 22
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By muggobuggo On 30th December 20 verified Verified student

the lifts break down all the time - I can't say im particularly happy to come back with heavy bags of shopping to realise I gotta climb up 6 flights- or 12 since theres 2 sets of stairs per floor. I suppose its a good job the gym here is free- so I can get in shape and build up stamina for just this situation.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1336795 On 27th March 19 verified Verified student

Really great location, not very socialable. I do not know anyone other than my flat

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By John120899 On 26th July 18 verified Verified student

By far the nicest accommodation Iā€™ve seen at my uni or any of my mates unis, 100% would recommend

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Reply from Orion Point (previous provider) On 27th July 18
Student Review: 5 /5
By Lejla Ibishi On 14th May 18 verified Verified student

Staff are super friendly and help you with anything! The rooms size is perfect , kitchen has everything you need. Overall great place to live compared to other uni halls in soton.

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Reply from Orion Point (previous provider) On 18th May 18
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By memberc411a On 2nd May 18 verified Verified student

Very helpful staff and a lot of additional benefits; gym and cinema room

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Reply from Orion Point (previous provider) On 18th May 18
Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member55357 On 26th March 15 verified Verified student

Great furnishing, love the rooms. Everyone was very friendly, not in the nicest area of Southampton but the halls itself have a nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend them, also great for nightlife as you can walk everywhere.

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Student Review: 2.5 /5
By member71755 On 7th March 15 verified Verified student

Too far away from uni - takes an hour to walk, or 5/10 mins to the bus stop & then 40 mins on the bus. Although it's nearer to the city centre and Bedford place for nights out, St Mary's is a poverty stricken area of Southampton with a high number of poor, homeless, multicultural, drug & alcohol behaviours. The halls are nice but the bedrooms and ensuite are small (single bed), and can be a very lonely time if you do not get on with your flat mates.

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