Forbes College Main Reviews
Princeton University Forbes College
Reviews Summary
Forbes College Main offers a diverse variety of dorm experiences, balancing pros and cons based on location and room type. The newer wing of the dorm boasts spacious rooms with ample natural light, walk-in closets, and better privacy, though it lacks air conditioning and occasionally hosts a few roaches. In contrast, the main inn section has smaller rooms but benefits from a central location for dining and communal activities. Rooms like 216 and 268 offer private bathrooms with fantastic views—216 faces the sunset over Forbes backyard, while 268 overlooks the front lawn. However, room 268 has experienced plumbing issues due to its position beneath a third-floor men's bathroom. Dorm aesthetics vary, with some rooms feeling a bit dungeon-like, although customization with putty or command hooks is possible without damaging paint. While tile flooring is standard, carpets aren't necessary, and heating is notably efficient. Overall, Forbes College Main presents a choice between larger, more isolated rooms in the new wing, and smaller but centrally located options in the main inn.
Large Rooms
Natural Lighting
Occasional Roaches
When students lived here
Freshman Year
3
Sophomore Year
3
Overall rating breakdown
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Building
Location
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Browse 5 Student Reviews
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2 years ago
so nice. huge room on third floor main inn and the location is a touch annoying because you have to take the elevator to get down to main inn like dhall and whatever else since the third floor new wing is the only unconnected floor. however, the rooms are massive and tons of natural lighting with a pretty view of the backyard of pink house. communal hall bathroom on third floor new wing but its not shared between very many people so its always empty and cleaned multiple times a week!
Verified Student
2 years ago
Room 268: double + private bathroom
PROS of this room:
- overlooks the Forbes front lawn, good sunlight
- room shape and size is terrific
CONS of this room:
- right underneath a men's 3rd floor bathroom, had some ceiling leaks and plumbing issues as a result
- freshmen room (269) shares a wall
would recommend drawing into 267/266 instead
PROS of New Wing (compared to main inn)
- larger rooms, walk-in closet, bathtub, rectangular room makes for easy setup, more privacy
- heating system is much better than main inn
- no mold in the bathrooms, less musty overall
CONS of New Wing:
- occasional roaches
- no air conditioning
- less communal areas to fill a water bottle
for new wing vs. main inn -- decide if the occasional large annoyance is wort...
Verified Student
2 years ago
Room 216: double + private bathroom. At first, we bunked the beds but later unbunked and arranged them in an L-shape along the back and left walls. I'd recommend stacking bookcases on top of the drawers to optimize floor space, but there’s enough room if you choose not to. For reference, we could comfortably fit a queen-size air mattress on the floor with our two desks on the right and left wall, beds in an L-shape at the back, drawers on the left and front wall, and a minifridge near the door. Lots of wall space and never had a problem with duct tape, putty, or command hooks on the paint. Note that the flooring is tile, but we didn't really need a carpet. Had a problem with ladybugs in the Spring, but they leave after a few weeks. Great vi...
Verified Student
2 years ago
Room 220. The best room in forbes by farrrrrr. double connected to another double by a jack-jill br.
Verified Student
3 years ago
A decent room all-around; no insects or AC issues, although it is a bit dungeon-like in its aesthetic and lighting. I lived in this double by myself, so I can see it being a bit cramped as a double.
