Best Arizona State University dorms

I lived in Tooker House as a freshman, am now going into my senior year at ASU. I lived there during the peak of COVID, meaning all of our classes were online so I spent a LOT of time in my dorm. Here were my main takeaways:

1) The rooms, though small, are really nice. The desk is pretty large, and the beds are adjustable for height, so you can either raise or lower them to your liking. Also one of the only dorms on campus to come with a mini fridge and microwave included.
2) The bathrooms were great- there are two rooms connected by a shared bathroom (sharing with your suite of 4, not with the whole floor!) that has 4 sinks, cabinets for each resident, and a toilet/shower separated by a locking door.
3) The dining hall is located on the ground floor of the residence hall and is one of the best on campus. The food is overall pretty good, they have rotating menus with allergy-free zones, vegan zones, etc. so anyone with dietary restrictions can still eat here.
4) Other accommodations include a gym in the building, nice clean lobby spaces, outdoor lounge areas, study rooms on every floor, full communal kitchens on every other floor, and free laundry rooms on the floors without kitchens.

Even though it's been a few years since I've lived there, the spaces have only been getting nicer and nicer. Highly recommend this as a place to live and can confidently say that this made my transition from out of state a lot easier.
- 2 years ago

I lived in Irish Hall B (I think it's the same layout as C), and it was a decent experience overall. The best part about living there were the rooms themselves. They were much more spacious and private compared to most shared dorms at ASU. Each bed could be tucked into a corner with a wall dividing each roommate’s space, which helped a lot with privacy. The room also had three large windows that let in a lot of natural light, which is rare for older dorms.

As for amenities, there’s a kitchen (though it had a weird smell that never really went away) and a courtyard...that’s about it. There aren’t any study lounges, common rooms, or tutoring centers. The courtyard was empty most of the time, and because it’s a smaller building with fewer residents, it didn’t feel very social or lively. If you’re looking for study spaces, tutoring, or a more active environment, I’d recommend a dorm like Best Hall or Hassayampa instead.

The only MAJOR downside of Irish Hall is the communal bathrooms. They were old, moldy, and constantly smelled bad. The cleaning schedule was inconsistent, and there were times where multiple weeks would pass between cleanings. Mold was always present in the showers, which had frosted doors and a single hook for items, so barely any privacy or places to put your things. I’ve heard that dorms like Best and Hayden Hall have better setups, like double curtain showers and benches, which definitely makes a difference.

Overall, an okay dorm room and building that's main downside is the horrible bathrooms. I don't have pictures of the actual building but I do have these of my side of my dorm. - 1 month ago

Decent size rooms. Thankfully no closets; only wardrobes. We were able to rearrange the entire room until we had it to our preference - cant do that with closets. The bathrooms are quite large and had so much storage space. - 4 years ago

Living at Cereus Hall was a great first year experience as a Barrett Student. I lived in a Shared Room with a Shared bath, this helped me make close friends for the rest of the year. Living on the third floor meant you lived on the same floor where there was a lounge, and it could get a bit loud if you were near it. The 6th floor had a shared kitchen space and tables to do homework, and I would go there often to do my work. However, the room itself is very dark because there are only lights on the sides of the wall, I would recommend bringing lots of lights and maybe even led strips for overhead lighting. The bathroom was in good condition and very clean compared to other halls in Barrett. The Barrett complex is farthest away from the engineering dorms though, and it also means it's far away from most of your classes. - 2 years ago

I am currently living in the Juniper Hall located in the Barrett Complex! I personally like the dorm and recommend it for anyone who is thinking of living on campus as a freshmen in Barrett. I live in a quad-format where four people have individual rooms and share two bathrooms and a common living room area. It is great because I only need to share a bathroom with one other person and the living room is often a great space for hanging out with friends. The living room includes a couch, a table of four, a sink, and a mini-fridge. I brought my projector and so I often watch movies and shows in the living room. Regarding my individual room, I think it serves its purpose. The desk that it comes with is fairly small so I brought my own foldable table from home for more work space. No complaints with the bed. I wouldn't worry about having a crappy dorm if your coming to Juniper Hall! - 2 years ago