For Students Only - Riverside Way in Winchester

Cleanliness and nicely equipped.

Sheets could be a little softer

The friendly welcolm

Its location

Check in was really easy. The property has a reception team where you can collect your keys when you arrive. It was a hassle free experience.

It was cheap

The fact that, even though I sent in proof of my student status 3wks ago, they didnt "approve" my stay until the day before, meaning I was worried that if they decided my documents weren't suitable I would have lost my money, and not have anywhere to stay. Upon arrival, despite having my documents approved, eventually, I was grilled by reception as he clearly had no concept of a mature student and, as I wasnt 22 in baggy jeans, and wearing headphones, I must be an imposter. The room was sparse, with a hard wooden floor and a large window looking directly onto a footpath. There was no privacy if the blind was up. The sheets weren't cotton, but some form of cheap shiny polyester. The pillows were very thin. This was just a £50 room for one night. It was worth £30, but the process suggested the owners think we should be lucky and grateful they allowed me to stay there. The helpline, which i rang during the preceeding week to chase up the booking confirmation were friendly, yet ineffectual. In the future I will pay the additional £20-30 and have a far less hassle free process, with far more facilities in the room, and would suggest, if you are not a 20yr old student, you do the same.