Welcome to College Hall

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Posted 14 hours ago

Thu 30 Jul, 2026 12:07 AM

Everything you need to know about living in College Hall

College Hall is located in the heart of Bloomsbury and provides accommodation for more than 350 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Ideally situated on Malet Street, the hall is within easy walking distance of Senate House, University College London (UCL), SOAS, Birkbeck, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and several Royal Holloway departments. Residents also benefit from being close to some of London's most iconic landmarks and amenities, including the British Museum, the British Library, Regent's Park, the Bloomsbury garden squares, St Pancras International and King's Cross.

Your safety and wellbeing are our priority. College Hall offers a 24-hour reception, secure keycard access, an on-site Warden Team, and a dedicated Hall Management team, ensuring support is always available throughout your stay.

Your accommodation inventory:

Each 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
A 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
A 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

A small waste bin

Central dining hall serving breakfast and dinner daily, with brunch available on most weekends
Communal pantries equipped for preparing light snacks and hot drinks
Dedicated laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers

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

Common room with comfortable seating and games facilities
Cinema room
Small TV room
Music room
Zen courtyard
Terrace 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 College Hall.

As College 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.

Communal pantries are available for preparing light snacks and hot drinks and include:

Microwave
Kettle
Communal refrigerator
Iron and ironing board

You may also bring your own refrigerator (up to 50 litres), provided it is removed when you leave the hall.

We recommend downloading the Food at UAL app (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. College Hall has an on-site laundry room equipped with modern Forbes washing machines and tumble dryers.

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 In App customer support

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

Yes. You are welcome to bring your own television.

Please note that bedrooms do not have traditional TV aerial sockets. If you watch or record live television on any device, or use BBC iPlayer, you are legally required to have your own valid UK TV Licence.

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

Before connecting, you will need to create a Glide account 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 notification 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 use the following address format:

Your Name

College Hall – Room Number

Malet Street

Bloomsbury

London

WC1E 7HZ

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

College Hall is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of London's most renowned academic, cultural and historic districts. Surrounded by leafy garden squares, world-famous museums and leading universities, you'll be perfectly placed to experience everything central London has to offer.

Within a short walk you'll find:

The British Museum
Senate House
The British Library
Regent's Park
St. Pancras International and King's Cross
A wide range of cafés, restaurants and independent coffee shops

College Hall is exceptionally well-connected to public transport. The nearest Underground stations include:

Euston Square - the closest (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines)
Goodge Street (Northern)
Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)
Warren Street (Northern and Victoria)

All are within approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk, providing convenient access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

For groceries and everyday essentials, The Brunswick Centre, near Russell Square, is just a short walk away. It offers: