Residences At Manchester Place

I have lived at the Residences for almost a year and a half now, so I think I have a pretty good grasp on the living conditions at this complex. So, let me break this down for you…
Pros:
The people who work there are super nice. All the staff know me on a first name basis. They are always amazingly cheerful so you know they’ve been filling their Prozac regularly.
Location, Location, Location. Seriously. This complex is downtown and on the corner of Bridge and Elm. You can’t get better location than this. If you plan on going MCPHS, are from out of state, and don’t know how to drive in snow, this place is perfect for you. You literally do not have to drive anywhere.
Good security. There’s a guard on duty at night who drives around in his cute little security guard car. Never once has a hobo broken into my basement. Mainly cuz I don’t have a basement, but also cuz security dude is out there patrolling.
Huge ass windows. The windows in my room is like 6 ft tall. Lots of light.
Open floor plan. I think this is a must.
In suite washer and dryers. There’s also a dry cleaners across the street if you’re that lazy.
There’s a gym downstairs. I haven’t been there since someone stole all the free weights to sell for scrap metal. But I do see people working the treadmill all the time. There’s also an activity room that you can rent out for parties.
Free heat! This is a big plus during the winter. Sometimes in mid January, I crank it up to 100 and pretend I’m vacationing in Africa.
Cons:
There is no fan in the bathroom. I know, right? It’s weird. I’ve learned to love and rely on Febreeze.
The kitchen counter-​tops are laminate. At this price point, I kinda expect everything to be marble/​stone. Granted, some of the counter top is stone like in the bathroom. However, most of the kitchen is laminate.
Parking is a test in your faith of others. Meaning, the parking garage is super narrow. All the spots are narrow. The driving is scarily narrow. It’s difficult to tell if there’s another person around the corner. But hey, at least you get parking in this area of town.
Appliances are mediocre. Again, at this price point, I was hoping for stainless steel appliances. Maybe I’m being too picky.
Summary:
I really like it here. The biggest determining factor for me is the friendliness of the staff and the location. Both of those you cannot beat. I’m sure I can find a better deal somewhere else, but I don’t plan on moving. Moving is hard and I’m lazy. I’m gonna give it 5 stars because of that. Also cuz they’re gonna knock off some money on next month’s rent. Right? I know you’re reading this, Nancy and Monica.

I love living at Manchester Place! I moved up from Florida a few months ago and living here has made the drastic transition much easier. The convenience of the location as well as the amenities make it well worth the cost to live here.
Having a parking garage is especially helpful in the winter months, and it is in close proximity to many restaurants, bars, and cafés.
The management staff is helpful; Monica is very accommodating and friendly. The maintenance staff is friendly whenever I’ve seen them, though I haven’t needed their services yet.

Best location in town! Walking distance to all the restaurants and bars you could ask for. Easy to hop on the highway and head down south to Boston, head north to the mountains, or east to the beach.
Very friendly and helpful management. Monica and Nancy are always available to meet any needs. The maintenance crew keeps the place tidy and looking very nice.
Great sized rooms. New/​working appliances. Very large windows are a plus.
Overall I have enjoyed my short stay at Manchester Place and I can’t wait for many more months here.

I recently moved here for graduate school from Boston and I love everything the Manchester Place has to offer. It is conveniently located on Elm street. There are a plethora of very nice restaurants/​bars within walking distance and all of the places I tried had been phenomenal.
The Manchester Place is very clean. The courtyard is well taken care of as well as the lobby area. The units itself are also very inviting. The floor to ceiling windows gives the apartment a luxurious feel that you can only get in Boston at three times the cost of what you pay at Manchester Place. The living room and bedrooms are very spacious. The unit comes with a washer/​dryer, which is very handy especially during the unforgiving New England winter season. Also, their giant garage is also very nice during the winter.
In addition, the concierges are great. They go out of their way to make Manchester Place a truly great living environment, such as throwing random events to thank the residences and well as offering free coffee around the clock. If there is any time I find an issue, I can always speak to Nancy or Monica at the front and they are very accommodating.

I have been a resident at The Residences at Manchester Place since April of this year. In the 6 months I have been living here I have had nothing put positive experiences, even in «negative» situations. Whenever I have needed maintenance or help with anything the team at Manchester Place has been nothing but helpful and friendly.
I looked at several different apartments in the Manchester area before choosing Manchester Place. This building was the most reasonably priced for what is provided, and also includes garage parking.
My only complaint is that the residents tend to be younger and add to the noise level in an already noisy neighborhood.

After typing up a scathing review for the apartment complex I currently live it got me thinking about Manchester Place. I decided in contrast to my recent experience it’s probably a good time to put together a review for them.
I lived here a couple of years ago. The view from my unit could not be beat if you’re looking at units here try to get above the 6^th floor looking north towards the dam. You’ll pay a bit more, but it’s worth it.
As far as «upscale» communities go, our experience here was OK. The staff is friendly and addressed problems right away. A word of warning however; this place is full of young single professionals that still go out late and make a bunch of noise. I remember at least one occasion when someone threw up in the elevator and another when it smelled like someone urinated in it. The maintenance team cleaned it up quickly, but unfortunately I leave for work early and was probably among the first to encounter the mess. If you can deal with other tenants occasionally forgetting they don’t still live in a college dorm, it’s not that bad a place to live. Access to downtown is great and fireworks can be watched from the top of the garage.