http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent.html en-us Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. info@aptratings.com info@aptratings.com Apartment Ratings | Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent) Ratings and Reviews Collection http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent.html hourly 4 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent.html http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-830172.html From -Anonymous-: I have been living here for a couple of months now and have been pretty content. I live alone and attend school full-time, so I only have a one bedroom, which is very manageable and pretty nice, but I feel like for the cost of rent here it could be ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Content, But Could Be Better... (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-09-22T18:18:32-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-830172.html 2008-09-22T18:18:32-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-829376.html From -Anonymous-: As other reviewers have said, this place is ok, as long as you can stand hearing everything your neighbor(s) do and say... My first year here was ok, and I could live with the quiet mumblings (and occational screaming arguments) of my next door neighbors, and the occational sounds from ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): I can't stand this place anymore! Noise is unbearable! (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-09-20T14:13:52-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-829376.html 2008-09-20T14:13:52-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-789617.html From skaheadva: I've lived here for about a year and have a few things to say. Pros: Nice sized rooms, great protected and covered parking, great gym, staff is above and beyond what would be expected (especially Alexis). Cons: Noise is a big issue, Quality is also a sizable issue as the ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Not Great, but far from bad. (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-06-24T14:09:52-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-789617.html 2008-06-24T14:09:52-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-784593.html From -Anonymous-: I stayed here from June 2007 to June 2008 and have had my ups and downs on this apartment complex. The Pros: Beautiful pool, very spacious rooms, remodeled kitchen, new appliances (with washer and dryer in unit.. that's always a plus), spacious floor plans, never not ONCE seen any pests ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): 50/50 I guess (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-06-12T22:00:14-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-784593.html 2008-06-12T22:00:14-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-776106.html From -Anonymous-: The previous reviewers are right about the noise issue. We live on the 2nd floor, so we have people below us and above us. You can hear the people above us talking, walking around, their very small dogs running, etc. If you are going to live here, I would highly ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Some good and some bad (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-05-24T15:36:01-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-776106.html 2008-05-24T15:36:01-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-767177.html From -Anonymous-: I have lived here almost one year. The staff is amazing, the apartments are beautiful, but the noise is UNBEARABLE. The walls are paper. I hear my neighbors next door talking on their phone, and I hear everything--loud and clear--that goes on above me. I am not a light sleeper. ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): DON'T DO IT (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-05-03T23:58:06-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-767177.html 2008-05-03T23:58:06-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-741619.html From -Anonymous-: I echo the previous reviewer's sentiments. The change in management has definately been for the worst. They spend most of their time trashing previous management and residents (who pay quite a premium for limited space) are treated like they are lucky to be living here. The front desk assistant Alexis ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): "New Management" is the pits (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-03-06T14:41:46-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-741619.html 2008-03-06T14:41:46-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-740500.html From -Anonymous-: Hi all,the Alexander at Ghent is pretty nice place to live in. the only problem that I have is the people in the front disk, I hate them. When this building used to be Bristol, we had great people in the front disk(leasing office), but with the new owner, we ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): I hate the staff (Not Recommending) text en-us 2008-03-04T13:57:37-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-740500.html 2008-03-04T13:57:37-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-730422.html From -Anonymous-: Okay so the Alexander has some minor issues. I don't know if I was just lucky because I've never had any problems with noise from neighbors other than the occasional dog barking in the hallway. I had an apartment facing Granby Street and most of the noise came from down ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Okay Place, not all that bad as it's made out to be (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-02-10T09:03:48-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-730422.html 2008-02-10T09:03:48-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-726523.html From owlgirl234: I see a lot of negative comments about this complex, but my experience has been good. My apartment is very quiet, the fitness center is excellent and the staff is very helpful. I have lived here since Christmas 07 and am very happy with my decision. True, the management has ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): I'm happy here!! (Recommending!) text en-us 2008-01-31T22:41:46-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-726523.html 2008-01-31T22:41:46-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-711681.html From -Anonymous-: I just moved out of this hell hole on Granby Street. I am a professional woman in my 40s and at first sight this place looked like a respectable place to live. Boy was I wrong. That couldn't be further from the truth. The place is filled with young college ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Thank God I am out of there (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-12-27T16:52:58-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-711681.html 2007-12-27T16:52:58-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-706933.html From -Anonymous-: So, they cahnged managemnet companies and now they changed the name, but the one thing you can't change is that this building is crap. The place must have been thrown up in like a week's time or something as horrible as the construction is. To make matters worse our appliances ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): You Can Change the Name, but not the Complex (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-12-11T13:30:23-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-706933.html 2007-12-11T13:30:23-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-703020.html From -Anonymous-: Our apartment is gorgeous ... but our upstairs neighbors are NIGHTMARES. I am constantly calling the cops and my husband (who puts up with an awful lot) has been in constant contact with management -- whoever that may be this month -- who just tell him that the building's "poor ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Worst possible experience (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-11-30T12:22:45-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-703020.html 2007-11-30T12:22:45-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-696226.html From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living at the Bristol at Ghent. After living in the Northern VA and dealing with outrageous prices for crappy apts, Bristol wasn't bad. We aren't renewing our lease as we are moving out of the area but would have considered renewing even though our rent went up ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Can't Complain, I've had worse (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-11-09T13:05:30-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-696226.html 2007-11-09T13:05:30-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-681731.html From -Anonymous-: since we moved in we have seen two different property managing companies running this place without any improvement from one to the other. they are rude and leave notices around the building in the tone of scolding young children. they are unwilling to spend the money for upkeep for the ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): not renewing lease (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-10-03T07:52:14-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-681731.html 2007-10-03T07:52:14-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-666243.html From -Anonymous-: When we arrived the staff was very welcoming. Since that time, they have been responsive to our needs. The new staff (company) took over the management not long before we arrived, so they were learning the building and the rules as we were, but they were responsive when we had ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Enjoy Our Space (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-08-24T07:07:54-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-666243.html 2007-08-24T07:07:54-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-646976.html From -Anonymous-: Yes, Bristol has gone through its ups and downs. I know that they are a newer community and it takes time to iron out the kinks when first getting started. From what I have been seeing lately, it seems that they are really coming together. The office staff is nice, ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Different Strokes for Different Folks (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-07-12T19:49:04-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-646976.html 2007-07-12T19:49:04-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-639205.html From -Anonymous-: I have been living a the Bristol apartments for almost 9 months and have nothing bad to say other than the fact that they are taking no steps to Recycle! This may not seem like a big issue but for anyone that recycles, you will have to take your stash ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): A Big Concern (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-06-26T13:01:39-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-639205.html 2007-06-26T13:01:39-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-612700.html From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since the fall and have never been in an apartment where there is so much noise. The walls and floors are very thin and not sound proof at all. Can hear people talking next to you and it sounds like the tenants above you are always ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Building Cheaply Built (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-04-22T14:18:45-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-612700.html 2007-04-22T14:18:45-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-606122.html From RunswithSeesors: I've been living here since September, 2006. I live in a one bedroom apartment and am very happy with my home. In fact, I am transferring to a 3 bedroom apartment soon. The housekeeping here is wonderful. I see them everyday cleaning the hallways and the staff has always been ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): A Positive Note (Recommending!) text en-us 2007-04-04T13:00:53-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-606122.html 2007-04-04T13:00:53-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-605013.html From -Anonymous-: I have rented a lot of places, so I know that apartment living requires some compromise, some noise tolerance, and some patience... But, for the price I am paying I expected much better. First, my move in date was delayed by 2 months because of construction, which would have been ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Bad experience, poor communication (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-04-01T23:25:45-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-605013.html 2007-04-01T23:25:45-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-597682.html From poison0us: I understand what they are trying to do. To build up the area that is. But if that is the case why pay $1200 a month for rent when the area still sucks! I got my lease renewal and they are trying to raise the rent again. The amenities are ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Not worth the money (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-03-13T08:36:46-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-597682.html 2007-03-13T08:36:46-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-585615.html From -Anonymous-: When we were scouting for apts we were told that rent at the Bristol would include free water, washer/dryer, and parking. When we arrived with our required cashiers check it turns out the had "miscalculated" and we owed more money. It was just the beginning... Our rent quickly went up ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Misleading Office Staff (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-02-13T08:43:14-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-585615.html 2007-02-13T08:43:14-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-585131.html From -Anonymous-: For over $1000 a month, I am greeted each day upon return to my "luxury home" by the smell of trash permeating the hallways. I walk down a hall of dingy carpet, littered with cigarette butts and beer bottles and covered with pet stains. Once inside my apartment I hear ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): The Bristol Stinks - Literally (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-02-12T09:22:23-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-585131.html 2007-02-12T09:22:23-06:00 http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-579865.html From -Anonymous-: "The Bristol" advertise themselves as a luxury apt. Not so!. They are expensive but that doesn't make an apt luxururious. My biggest complaint is nose transmission. I have made complaints on four occassions and so far little results, in spite of a clause in the rental contract that assures you ... [click to read full apartment review] Alexander at Ghent (formerly The Bristol at Ghent): Not so Luxury (Not Recommending) text en-us 2007-01-31T07:29:26-06:00 Copyright 2005, ApartmentRatings.com, a division of Internet Brands, Inc. http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/VA-Norfolk-Alexander-at-Ghent-formerly-The-Bristol-at-Ghent-579865.html 2007-01-31T07:29:26-06:00