7 months ago
“The bed is bigger, and we also got an added common area.”
Rated 3.30/5 by students across 57 verified reviews. 14 min walk to University of Essex.
Matthews Quay is a 161-bed accommodation in Colchester. It is operated by Essex (University of).
57 verified student reviews currently contribute to this page. Find it at Matthews Quay, Lightship Way, Colchester, CO2 8GY.
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Based on 57 verified student reviews
“The bed is bigger, and we also got an added common area.”
“It’s pretty far from the university, and I’d love to see more premium options available for students.”
“My flatmates have zero respect for the shared spaces and for the other residents.”
“The recycling and trash setup really needs a lot of improvement.”
“It would make living there a lot more enjoyable than living in a place like a library of silence. Also, they should help improve the facilities at the right time.”
“The building’s infrastructure could definitely be better. I’ve had ongoing problems with the hot water and the heating.”
“We’re always getting told about problems at the very last minute, like power shortages, no water, or false fire alarm alerts. But honestly, it would be a lot better if those issues just didn’t happen in the first place.”
“I’d redesign the shower area. I’d split the toilet and the shower so they’re separate. Even hotels in the UK manage to do this without needing much extra space. Plus, it would give you free control over the heating.”
“Instead of a single bed, it would have been better to have a double one.”
“The heating is pretty bad. Most of the time it’s really cold, even when you use the fan heater.”
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Matthews Quay is located in Colchester, CO2 8GY, around a 14 min walk from the nearest campus and approximately 0.6 mi away.