Forster Hall Student Accommodation Bradford

Admin cleverly positioned the sofa, tables & chairs to cover burn marks during my check-in process, and subsequently charged me during my checkout for burn marks left by previous occupants. #Smart

If you ever bother living here, make sure you move every piece of furniture and make sure every single burn/cut/rip is written down.

Not happy with the management staff. Half way through the tenancy was told not to keep a fridge in my room despite calling in to ask before buying one. Therefore lost my booking fee of £150 for the following year as I decided not to stay there anymore. Been 19 working days since moving out and still awaiting deposit refund with no assistance from the accommodation management. Finally had to get in touch with the head office to resolve this. I would not recommend staying at Forster Halls if you're looking for a professionally managed student hall (which we all need for a peaceful mind, especially if you're new to the town and away from home).

I don't know what deluded people are making those 5 star reviews, because I lived there and the only positive thing was the plain curtains! The website is misleading as they made it seem as if the offer things that they actually don't, where it's situated is horrible, especially at night, they had a mice infestation problem for months, and there are only a few hoovers to share between the entire complex! That's just some of problems, would be here all day making a list. So good luck if you decide to live there, and if you live there after reading this then you obviously don't love yourself...

Moving away from home can be daunting at first, however when I saw all the friendly faces when moving into Forster halls it totally eliminated my worries. Returning for my second year and after viewing all the other accommodation facilities nearby; I can confidently say Forster Halls is easily the best value for money student accommodation in Bradford. This was confirmed when I visited friends living at The Green who were paying a lot more and getting a lot less in return.
One of my favourite aspects about living at Forsters is how secure it is, with big metal gates at the entrance, the only way of entering the premises is by using a fob, which other nearby accommodations don't offer. This was important for my parents especially, whose main worry was my safety, however when they saw how protected the accommodation was, it put their minds to rest knowing I could live safely and comfortably . As well as this there is 24 hour security, with friendly approachable security guards always available and happy to help if you have any issues (or your locked out your flat!). Secure parking is also available at a very reasonable cost.
Forster Halls is perfectly located on Great Horton Road, with a 5 min walk to the uni and 10-15 min walk to the town centre and coach/train station. Conveniently it's also close to host of restaurants, takeaways and desert parlours which are opened till late - right on your doorstep!. There is also a number of supermarkets nearby including Sainsbury's, Asda and Al-Halal which is perfect for grocery shopping. The location is excellent.
The accommodation provides a communal area, laundry facilities and a gym which all have 24 hour access at no extra cost. Even if you'd prefer to use a different gym there is Muscle Factory next door and both the Unique and Exercise4Less gyms are a short 5 minute walk away. The student themed communal area contains a large TV and various games which is perfect for relaxing after a long day or making new friends with other students. The laundry room includes a washer and dryer, which can be used at very affordable costs.
The welcoming staff soon made my student living experience feel like it was a home away from home, as the supportive staff are always there to offer their help, whether it be personal or educational issues you are having; there is always somebody there for you. Staff regularly keep you up to date on life at Forster Halls through email and social media, from fire drills to the best Halloween costume, you won't miss a thing! The maintenance team also do a great job and fix any issues your having as soon as possible, all you have to do is log the issue online and the team take care of the rest. For example a bulb needed replacing in my bathroom which I logged in the evening and the following morning this was fixed.
The modern rooms are all en suite containing a double bed and is very spacious. Each room is provided with a large desk which includes a shelf and plenty of storage space for stationary and folders which promotes studying in a calm and relaxed environment. A wardrobe as well as draws underneath your bed allows plenty of space to place your clothing and belongings. Each cluster of 6 rooms is provided with a large kitchen containing 2 fridges, alongside a communal area that contains a TV and comfy sofas to give you a perfect setting to relax and socialise with your flatmates. The internet provided is very fast and I've had no issues with it whatsoever, which is was always a concern for me as I'm always online. Another worry I had was how I'd collect my post as I do a lot of online shopping, however this was quick and simple as all you do is collect it from reception from large parcels to small letters.

Uni students love this place, safe and well maintained as compared to some others around, lovely location