Baker Hall East
Ohio State University-Main Campus, Columbus, OH
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About Baker Hall East
Baker East is a five story residence hall with resident rooms on the ground, first, second, third, and fourth floors. The building has a hall desk staffed 24 hours a day, recreational/gaming equipment, a study and lounge space on each floor, laundry facilities, and single-gender weeks.
Gender: CoedResidents: Undergraduate StudentAmenities at Baker Hall East
- 24-hour front desk services
- Vending machines
- ADA compliant
- WiFi
- Laundry room
- Study lounge
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Resident Reviews of Baker Hall East
- Sophomore | July 21
- Freshman | November 16
Shithole
- Freshman | November 15
- Freshman | January 4
2 shower stalls, 2 toilet stalls, and 3 sinks for 12-14 girls in the hall. I've never seen both showers being used at the same time and have never had to wait for a toilet or sink. The bathroom is always clean and the cleaning staff is kind. My single room is more than enough space for me and the desk and dresser combine for one long desk space. The bed isn't too high and I can put plastic dressers underneath. The window is a good size and opens with a permanent screen. West building has a large bright laundry room and East has an alright one. There's a full kitchen in East lobby and food and drink vending machines that take BuckID, credit, and cash/coins. You need to swipe your ID to get into the building and each room has a physical key. Packages go to the front desk, mailboxes are in the lobby, and there's a printer in West lobby. The building is across the intersection from the union which has the Union Market, Sloopy's Diner, Woody's Tavern, and Espress-OH Cafe (my favorite places to eat/ cafe on campus). It's down the street from the Kennedy Traditions dining hall, Mirror Lake Eatery (like Cane's), and 12th Avenue Bread Company (sandwiches and coffee) - all within a five minute walk. Also within a short walk is South Rec (the south campus gym) and dozens of restaurants on High Street. Within a 10 minute walk south is another marketplace, multiple coffee shops, CVS (takes BuckID), on campus Starbucks, and a couple restaraunts. The South Oval is the view from my window. There is a bus stop in front of the Union where busses come every few minutes that go all across campus. There are bike parking spots in front of and behind the building. There's a courtyard behind East, West, and a large yard with volleyball next to the building and basketball courts a block south.
- Alum | December 26
Room Types at Baker Hall East
- Traditional Room, 1-person
Rooms are single bedrooms and share a corridor bathroom with the hall. Room includes one lofted bed, one file cabinet, one chair, one microfridge, and one wardrobe.
- Traditional Room, 1-person
Rooms are single occupancy and share a corridor bathroom with the wing. Rooms contain one lofted bed, one chair, one file cabinet, one dresser, and one closet.
- Traditional Room, 2-person
Rooms are double occupancy and share a bathroom with the wing. Rooms contain one bunk bed, two desks, two bookcases, two file cabinets, two chairs, two wardrobes, and one microfridge.
- Traditional Room, 3-person
Rooms are triple occupancy, with one bunk bed and one loft bed. Rooms contain 3 beds, two desks, three chairs, two bookcases, three wardrobes, three file cabinets, and one refrigerator/microwave.
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