Welcome to Connaught Hall

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Posted 13 hours ago

Thu 30 Jul, 2026 12:07 AM

Everything you need to know about living in Connaught Hall

Connaught Hall is a beautiful 19th-century building overlooking the historic Tavistock Square Gardens. Home to around 230 students, it offers a welcoming community and the convenience of fully catered accommodation in the heart of Bloomsbury.

Ideally located within walking distance of Senate House, University College London (UCL), SOAS, Birkbeck, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and several Royal Holloway departments, residents are also close to some of London's most iconic landmarks, including the British Museum, British Library, Regent's Park, the Bloomsbury garden squares, St Pancras International and King's Cross.

To help you make the most of your time at Connaught Hall, you'll have access to a dedicated Hall Management team, Warden Team, Resident Advisors (RAs), and a 24-hour reception and security service, providing support whenever you need it.

Your accommodation inventory

Each standard and large single en-suite room includes:

Single bed with a comfortable mattress
Dedicated study area with a spacious desk, chair and desk lamp
Built-in pinboard
Wardrobe, drawers and shelving for storage
Private en-suite bathroom with a toilet, washbasin and shower
Window curtains
Small waste bin

Each double en-suite room includes:

One double bed with a comfortable mattress
Dedicated study area with a spacious desk, chair and desk lamp
Built-in pinboard

Wardrobe, drawers and shelving for storage
Private en-suite bathroom with a toilet, washbasin and shower
Window curtains
Small waste bin

Each single room with a shared bathroom includes:

Single bed with a comfortable mattress
Dedicated study area with a spacious desk, chair and desk lamp
Built-in pinboard
Wardrobe, drawers and shelving for storage
Washbasin in the room
Access to shared bathroom and shower facilities
Window curtains
Small waste bin

Residents staying in a single room with a shared bathroom have access to individual shower cubicles.

Connaught Hall offers a range of shared facilities, including:

Central dining hall serving breakfast and dinner daily, with brunch available on most weekends
Communal pantries equipped with a microwave, kettle and communal refrigerator for preparing light snacks and hot drinks
Dedicated laundry room with washing machines, tumble dryers, irons and ironing boards

Residents staying in a single room with a shared bathroom also have access to individual shower cubicles.

Residents also have access to a variety of shared spaces to relax, socialise and study, including:

Common room with comfortable seating and a communal TV
Cinema room
Quiet study space
Music room
Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

Your room includes a mattress and mattress protector, but you will need to provide your own bedding, including:

Duvet
Pillows
Bed sheets
Pillowcases

If you are travelling light or arriving from overseas, you can order a bedding pack online before your arrival and have it delivered directly to Connaught Hall.

As Connaught Hall is a catered residence, you will not need extensive cooking equipment such as pots and pans. Breakfast and dinner are served every weekday, with brunch available on most weekends.

We recommend downloading the Food at UOL app (available on Google Play and App Store), where you can:

View daily menus
Access allergen information
Request a packed meal if you are unable to attend breakfast or dinner because of academic commitments

Yes, Connaught Hall has an on-site laundry room equipped with washing machines, tumble dryers, irons and ironing boards.

Current prices are:

Cost per wash: £2.50
Cost per dry: £1.50

We recommend downloading the Airwallet app which allows you to:

Pay for your laundry
Check machine availability
Report faults
Contact Airwallet customer support

If you require further assistance, please email Info.Connaught@london.ac.uk.

Connaught Hall provides high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building via Glide Resident.

Before connecting, you will need to create a Glide account through the Glide Sign-Up portal using your preferred username and password.

We also recommend downloading the Glide app, where you can:

Manage your account
Access 24-hour customer support
Find connection guidance

Letters and small mail items are delivered to your secure mailbox located near the main reception.

Larger parcels are accepted by the reception team on your behalf and securely logged into the parcel management system.

You will receive an automated email from the Hall Team when your parcel is ready for collection. Parcels can be collected from the 24-hour reception desk by presenting your student ID card.

To ensure your mail reaches you, please us the following address format:

Your Name

Connaught Hall – Room Number

36-45 Tavistock Square

Bloomsbury

London

WC1H 9EX

Your Key Contacts

💌 Hall management | General hall enquiries & maintenance issues

💌 Warden Team | Pastoral, community & conduct matters

💌 Duty RA (contacted via reception) | Out of hours support

Local life & travel

Connaught Hall is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of London's most renowned academic, cultural and historic districts. Overlooking the peaceful Tavistock Square Gardens, the hall is surrounded by leafy green spaces, world-famous universities, museums, cafés and restaurants.

Within a short walk you'll find:

Tavistock Square Gardens
The British Museum
Senate House
The British Library
Regent's Park
St Pancras International and King's Cross

Connaught Hall is exceptionally well connected to London's public transport network.

The nearest Underground stations are:

Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)
Euston (Northern and Victoria Lines)
King's Cross St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines)
Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines)

All are within approximately a 10-minute walk, providing easy access to destinations across London.

For groceries and everyday essentials, The Brunswick Centre, located just a short walk from Connaught Hall near Russell Square Underground station, offers: