Mayflower

Reviews

Anonymous

Best rooms of all the halls (maybe apart from the new glen eyre rooms and chamberlain) The rooms are spacious and cleaner than most. socially it’s lacking a bit because you cannot prop flat doors open to allow people to mix with ease but location makes up for this as all clubs and bars are very close

Anonymous

Nicest rooms out of the lot in terms of cleanliness and space i’d say, alongside the newest glen halls such as chamberlain. Reception services are great, they’ll sort out any issues you have asap, without the hassle. The social atmosphere however lacks in comparison to other halls, i feel this is because you can’t prop open doors, making it harder to socialise with other flats and about 2/3rds of mayflower are international students who face a language barrier when it comes to socialising. The location however is perfect for getting about southampton, in the heart of the city centre it’s easy to access clubs, shops, pubs and restaurants - DEFO A BONUS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD SHOPPING (as other halls have to take a bus to get shopping)

Anonymous

Unlike other halls, it's locate right in the centre. Everything is in walkable distance, such as train station, shopping malls, Asda, Ikea, gym, restaurants etc. It's brand new and comfortable. Stayed there in first year and rented a house in second year. Regret the house so much so I went back to Mayflower again third year. The only downsides are the increasing prices and noise level. The hall fees are definitely not the cheapest (probably the most expensive in Southampton) but they are okay compared to similar student accommodation in other cities. The noise level can vary depending on the direction of your room (facing the courtyard or the street) and the block you are staying in. Be sure to ask for advice when requesting for specific block to stay.

Anonymous

I stayed in Mayflower during the first year that it opened (2014/15). The building itself is a nice design with good sized flats. The presence of an en suite was important for me although you obviously pay more than other halls for this luxury. The gym is very ideal (although didn't open until the end of my year) but I do still attend it despite living in private rented accommodation. It is a well located halls next to west quay and some clubs.

Anonymous

Room was nice but far to hot and stuffy and can’t open The window En suite room is nice Kitchen is big and plenty of space and cleaned twice a week Sadly got places in a flat as the only English in a flat of 6 chinease which I don’t think was good planning

Anonymous

Next to city centre for easy shopping. Close to asda. Gym on the bottom floor and co-op. Next to Southampton Central train station. Clubs like oceana and other pubs are in walking distance

Anonymous

Great location for first year students. Close to the city centre but only a 15 minute bus ride into campus.

Anonymous

Only thing I would complain about it the state of the kitchen and that the cleaners don't actually clean everything, they just take the dirty and clean things and put them all together on the table which means you have to wash things again

Anonymous

Nice modern halls great location. Good gym facilities and co op downstairs. Common rooms could have been used more. Halls committes could have put on more events. Layout of halls made them quite antisocial as you couldn’t see into each others flats - made it hard to meet people

Anonymous

Nice modern halls great location. Good gym facilities and co op downstairs. Common rooms could have been used more. Halls committes could have put on more events. Layout of halls made them quite antisocial as you couldn’t see into each others flats - made it hard to meet people

Anonymous

Lovely halls and lovely staff - feels like a hotel! Really clean toilets and really close to West Quay. BUS is free is first year which is a bonus really. Would highly recommend Mayflower - my favourite place!

Anonymous

What i like most about the halls is that everything is super close. I have asda 5 minuted away however there is a cheaper alternative such as Lidl, still quite near. The social aspects amazng- all the clubs are super close so I don't have to spend money on taxis. The halls are modern, and the bathrooms are very nice

Anonymous

The rooms are a suitable size. There is plenty of desk space as well. There are quite a few events held. Also the ‘purple people’ are extremely helpful if and when you need them

Anonymous

Even though mayflower is slightly more expensive than some of the other halls it is worth the extra money. It’s central location means that many clubs are within walking distance and a vast number of shops are a 5 minute walk away. The halls consist of 3 tower block buildings, all very modern, en suite bathrooms and large shared kitchens.

Anonymous

Great ensuite and kitchen facilities Convenient to have gym and co-op as well as location in town Good bus access into the hospital as I'm a medical student On the more expensive side