Mertz Hall Reviews

Pros: If you live on the 6th floor or above, you can count on a pretty nice view of the L, the lake, or the city! There is plenty of space to store your things if you live in a double; however, if you live in a triple like I did, there are only 2 closets so I'd recommend some extra storage bins/shelves. Also, you will likely get a corner room if you are assigned to a triple which means double the windows! You don't have to worry about buying your own toilet paper, hand soap or cleaning the bathroom yourself since they are communal. There is plenty of wall space to personalize your area, too. There is a communal laundry room and kitchen as well as tables to study, couches and a TV on the first floor. I always ran into someone cooking/baking,... See more

Mertz is the freshmen dorm at Loyola (although not all freshmen stay there). Each floor has 4 communal bathrooms with 2 showers, 2 bathroom stalls, and 2 sinks each. There's a laundry room, kitchen, and hangout area on the 2nd floor. My room was pretty small but I think it got the job done. I think the best thing about Mertz is definitely its location. It is located right in front of Damen Student Center, Damen dining hall, AND right in front of the Loyola red line train stop. It was just so convenient having everything really close to the dorm. It especially came in handy when I had classes on the lake shore campus and it would only take me 5-8 mins to get to class from my dorm room. Also, since there are SOOOO many freshmen who live in Me... See more

Mertz Hall is the largest hall at Loyola. 19 floors of only freshman and only 3 elevators with only 1 working 50% of the time. Bathrooms are communal and are disgusting even if its on the girls floor. Laundry room only on the first floor, but the location is great. Also, you will meet everyone here. I can give Mertz that.