De Neve Gardenia Reviews

Deluxe Double configuration. Lots of space to move desk and bed around. Is a quiet location that many students don’t know it’s location. It can get very loud since my room faces Gayley Ave, where there is a frat across the street that throws every Thursday. They also blast music loudly anytime they play basketball outside (very often). My AC went out so I have to open the windows for cool air which means I have to listen to their music which can get annoying when trying to study. Another con to this is that many partygoers will end up in a bathroom somewhere in Gardenia, throwing up or rushers washing off the nastiest scent after a hazing. There is lots of light, for any room facing gayley ave, there will be a lot of sunlight unless you hav... See more

Overall a good building to live in if you want a deluxe. Ended up here because my roommate and I wanted a deluxe double but the ones in sproul go fast. Pros: -dorm rooms, bathrooms, trash room, stairs, and lounges are all clean but obviously also depend on your floormates -dorm rooms are pretty spacious relative to other dorms -location is much closer to westwood, frat row -elevators never break down -pretty close to campus -building feels and looks new -since its on gayley, you dont have to drive up the hill during move in which saves a lot of time -4 toilets and 4 showers which are enough 99% of the time Cons: -not a lot of sunlight on the north facing rooms -feels somewhat removed from the rest of the hill -can get loud during the w... See more