Vita Student First Street - Student Accommodation Manchester Reviews Summary

Accommodation and Amenities

Pros:

• "It was a beautiful Accommodation with a gym, free breakfast and cinema in a great location."
• "The rooms themselves were of a modern standard fitted with everything you can expect in a studio."
• "The gym has a lot of different types of machines, and it's free!"
• "It has a wide variety of amenities including a gym, study room, movie room, table tennis and billiards."
• "There was a big movie room, a study room, laundry room and even a fully equipped gym!"
• "It has free working day breakfast, movie room and gym."
• "Vita offers amenities that other student accomodations don't offer such as weekly cleaning service, free breakfast, individual room heating system, free dishes and cutlery and many more."

Cons:

• "The activities that they provide are alright but they have activity rooms for you not to spend too much time in your room. because rooms are so small."
• "It is a little distance from the school South Campus and it always takes 15-20 minutes."
• "The individual rooms are relatively small, so it’s also something to take into consideration."
• "First of all you dont have any privacy in your own room. the staff and security has access to your room anytime."
• "The kitchen extractor fan and ventilation fan in his room produce loud noises throughout the day, making it impossible to live comfortably."
• "Some kitchen tools were missing also I was told they are included when I made the booking."
• "The room service is not cleaned well, and you need to do everything yourself."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Laura's work ethic is unparalleled; she is incredibly diligent, efficient, and always ensures that everything is spotless and tidy, exactly how I like."
• "Maintenance service at Vita is one of the best I have experienced; everything is handled by the easy to use Vita app."
• "The staff is helpful and very nice people!"
• "All of the staff are extremely helpful!"
• "The staff is lovely, especially Tim and Sophie, and every issue I've had has been solved pretty much immediately."
• "The staff is really kind and willing, always ready to give an aid when necessary."
• "The reception staff is very friendly and always there to help if you need."

Cons:

• "They are always trying to get more money out of you and they change their policy all the time."
• "Staff offer are not willing to help."
• "The worst part is the attitude of the staff."
• "The maintenance staff's attitude is equally appalling."
• "However the managers are always not there when I actually need them."
• "Every manager is dishonest, promising to assist in resolving the situation after each complaint, but nothing is ever done."
• "The only slight problem is the reception staff is not always available."

Value and Cost

Pros:

• "Definitely value for money."
• "After all this, it is also good value."
• "The rent is comparatively expensive but it's worth it."
• "You get what you are paying for, amazing customer service, clean rooms, friendly staff, good cleaners, great gym, study room and movie room, good facilities."
• "Their service is world class and I would absolutely recommend this place to students planning on studying in Manchester."
• "Have been living here for six months, definitely value for money- the staff is very friendly and supportive."
• "I absolutely recommend that place because of them and because is Covid free they are disinfection surfaces every single hour that's amazing."

Cons:

• "It’s not worth its high price."
• "Although I’ve come to doubt the cost efficiency."
• "Absolutely not recommended for anyone studying in the UK to reside here."
• "If I came to Manchester as student again I would better rent not a student accommodation in the city but not in Vita First Street."
• "Its the worst accommodation in Manchester."
• "Not recommended for foreigners."
• "The prize is very expansive to an uncomfortable place."

Security and Safety

Pros:

• "Security was a very important factor for me and was important for Vita as well, hence why they have invested heavily in an intensive system of electronic key fob locks, security cameras at every floor and entrance."
• "I've never felt so safe in a city."
• "The security does a good job. it's a safe place to stay."
• "This place is absolutely Covid free!!!"
• "Security was very good as well as the covid precautions at the time."
• "The security here is not a problem at all."
• "The security is the accommodation is h24/7."

Cons:

• "Big nightmare in Vita residence, it's very difficult to sleep because of the noise, every time and every night."
• "Lastly, the environment around is not safe for walking at night."
• "There are many construction areas, and I personally felt insecure walking silently at night."
• "First impression was terrible - room was dirty, old-furnished with dust, scratches and rust."
• "Staff have access to your room and sometimes get in when you’re sleeping or occupied (did not hear the knock)."
• "It means my luggage was lost for free because I went back to my country for 3 months."
• "The environment is extremely unpleasant, and the management is exceptionally poor."

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "They are located in a very good space, close to the train station, restaurants and pubs."
• "The surrounding location is also very good with lots of bars and restaurants, a local sainsbury and is within walking distance of the city centre."
• "Top location surrounded by chill bars, restaurants, theatre & cinema."
• "Being only a 5 minute walk to Deansgate/Bridgwater concert hall; with easy access to the city centre, Oxford Road train station, and anywhere else necessary for daily life, this accommodation's location is both perfect and well known, so you never got lost in a taxi; whilst still being able to have a silent place to sleep."
• "Great location, lots of restaurants, bars, and convenience stores nearby."
• "Location of the building was such that a walk to the university was only a 15min from First Street."
• "It is near to everything so you do not have to ride buses to go to the uni or come back to vita."

Cons:

• "It is a little distance from the school South Campus and it always takes 15-20 minutes."
• "If I came to Manchester as student again I would better rent not a student accommodation in the city but not in Vita First Street."
• "There are many construction areas, and I personally felt insecure walking silently at night."
• "Lastly, the environment around is not safe for walking at night."
• "First impression was terrible - room was dirty, old-furnished with dust, scratches and rust."
• "The environment is extremely unpleasant, and the management is exceptionally poor."
• "The kitchen extractor fan and ventilation fan in his room produce loud noises throughout the day, making it impossible to live comfortably."

Student Life and Social Experience

Pros:

• "The events at Vita Student are excellent - They are really varied and cater to all cultures and nationalities."
• "I had the best time in vita!!"
• "The atmosphere they created for there students was phenomenal."
• "The events AMAZING!!"
• "Events are occasionally organised by Vita and one of my personal favorites were the 1920s themed Casino night complete with a live Jazz band!"
• "There are always events going on like the recent Fondue and fizz."
• "Love taking part in all the events in VITA!!!!"