Guys, ignore all of the haters, you will love Solent. Everyone is really friendly and it's the perfect uni if you wanna party (the courses are good too though - don't forget that)!
I've just finished my first year studying magazine journalism which I loved! Would recommend this course to anyone. The work experience opportunities are fab too so get involved with whatever you can. The journalism courses also run trips to Paris, New York and Tokyo which is amazing.
In terms of halls, it doesn't matter where you are, it's who you're with! Besides, if you really don't like where you're put, you can change it when you've moved in.
I think someone mentioned LFW and Chantry? LFW is separate flats, so you're only sharing with like 6 or 7 other people. Chantry is in corridors so there are nearly 40 to a floor, but only 9 or 10 per kitchen - so if you get fed up of people in your kitchen you can just walk down the corridor to someone else. There are more people in LFW so you do meet more people and there's always a party going on, but you get to know everyone in Chantry and become a 'little' (if you can call 200-odd people little!) family. And non-ensuite is no problem as you hardly ever have to wait to use the loo or shower as there are plenty.
Hope this helps. Have fun!