University Quays · Colchester

The Quays is a student accommodation located on the Colchester Campus of the University of Essex in the UK. It features 780 rooms, including standard/superior single - rooms, double - rooms, and exclusive apartments for postgraduate students. It is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Location

It is about a 15 - 20 - minute walk from the city center of Colchester.

Close to Hythe Railway Station, providing convenient access to London.

It takes about 15 - 20 minutes to walk to the campus center.

It takes no more than 5 minutes to walk to Essex Business School, bus stops (Hythe and Wivenhoe Railway Stations, Colchester city center).

It takes no more than 15 minutes to walk to North and Causeway Teaching Centers, Tesco supermarket, and Hythe Railway Station.

It takes no more than 30 minutes to walk to sports stadiums, gyms, lecture halls, and the Students' Union store.

Apartment facilities

All room types have private bathrooms (ensuite) and are equipped with a desk, a chair, a single bed, a wardrobe, a shelving unit, a mirror, a table lamp, and a trash bin, etc. The kitchen is shared by 4 - 8 people and is equipped with a stove, an oven, multiple refrigerators/freezers, a kettle, a microwave, a vacuum cleaner, and an ironing board. There is a laundry room on - site (Hawkins Quay House 1) with washing machines and dryers. Detergent needs to be provided by oneself. Only Saint Houses 4 and 5 are equipped with elevators. Each room has an individual mailbox and key, and parcels can be collected at the front desk of Matthew Quays House 1. There are Amazon lockers on campus.

Surrounding environment

Adjacent to Colchester Campus, it is convenient for attending classes and seeking medical treatment (campus medical center).

Close to the historic city center of Colchester, where one can enjoy bars, restaurants, and part - time job opportunities.

Large supermarkets are within walking distance, meeting daily shopping needs.

One can enjoy the view of the River Colne, which is suitable for cycling and walking.

Close to Hythe Railway Station, providing convenient access to London.