The Bank, Southampton

It is a great spot in central Southampton, It's close to both universities, shops, and more.The rooms are lovely and spacious and regular social events help build a great student community. The staff are professional and friendly, making the building feel safe and well-managed! :)

Despite the complaints of scaffolding and hot water issues- WHICH WERE SOLVED- I have enjoyed my time living at The Bank. Scaffolding was in place to ensure that the building remained safe to live in, which honestly I feel is more important than a blocked view- which I too had. Safety of students and staff is very clearly of high importance to the building manager. When the hot water had an issue the accommodation manager communicated effectively- despite what the reviews imply- and what was even better she was able to come up with a solution in conjunction with another accommodation so that we were able to have hot water. A simply fix for the summer was to buy a small fan- which I myself purchased- to keep the rooms cool as the windows were large to provide the view so of course solar gain will occur. All simple fixes that can be done personally. The events that were organised by the manger I thoroughly enjoyed and attended all possible. The washing machine facilities are more than enough for a small accommodation and worked all year round. If there was ever lint left in the dryers from previous people’s usage I took it out myself and disposed of it accordingly- not a difficult thing to do. The fact that bills are included- outside of laundry which is a small cost to pay when not paying for utilities- makes this accommodation reasonably priced. I have never once’s had a serious issue that was addressed and sorted effectively with clear and quick communication. Living in the centre of Southampton gives you the opportunity to explore the ports, ocean village, shopping centre, restaurants and close to the train station where you can go for day trips or longer to anywhere you so wish. Kelly is a LEGEND and is always there for you. Long and the short of it is if you want a lovely place to stay, a manager that cares about you and your safety stay here I couldn’t recommend it more. If you love your Disney as well you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Disney Fantasy from your window!

I’ve only recently begun staying at The Bank; however, my experience so far has been nothing but positive. The room is incredibly spacious, making it a great area to host friends without feeling cramped. I love how modern the building is, and I especially adore the bean bag chair that came with the room, which has quickly become my go-to reading chair — a small but thoughtful detail I’ve really enjoyed. There is also an impressive amount of storage for my belongings; in fact, I’ve had to spread some of my things out to fill the shelves. Being located on the high street, I was initially concerned about noise, particularly as it’s opposite Standing Order, but this hasn’t been an issue. The noise has been minimal, and once the window is closed, most of the sound is blocked out. Overall, my experience at The Bank has been highly positive, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.