premium room >standard room???? at reading

I felt the same looking around Reading! I really liked it but was surprised at the price of the accommodation - you can get a premium room at Kent for pretty much the same as a standard room there.

The premium rooms were really nice, I was especially impressed with the kitchen but personally I wouldn't spend almost £150 a week for it. I'm probably not being too helpful as I didn't actually see a standard room at Reading, but unless there was a huge difference in the size/quality of them I really wouldn't spend the extra £20 or so it costs a week for a premium.

Another thing to bear in mind is that the accommodation is only guaranteed for first-years if Reading is your firm choice and you apply for the accommodation by a certain date. That shouldn't be too much of a problem if Reading's your firm, but I know there are other unis which guarantee first-year accommodation regardless of whether it's your firm choice.

Hi guys,
I previously posted this in anotger forum and got no replies so i thought i'd try again here lol.
I absolutely loved reading and my course (psychology) how its taught,the facilities etc. I also loved the town centre and was pleasantly surprised at how lively it was. The only thing I'm a bit unsure of is the accommodation, I really liked the premium ensuite rooms but the standard rooms are a lot cheaper and the rooms are just as nice the main difference is the kitchen in the premium flats are newer and the beds are bigger.
I really like reading but compared to other unis accomodation that's the same price as the standard room is much nicer (Liverpool) for example. I'd love some other opinions because I think it'll bey first choice
Thanks

I'm in bridges hall at reading with a premium room with shared bathroom... It's 120 a week self catered and the en suite on is 155 a week self catered, save yourself the money and don't get an en suite. Sharing is perfectly fine!