George Eliot

Self-catered halls

These halls are on the northern side of the main campus. These very modern townhouses offer more space for relaxing and socialising than other halls, including a lounge area and a kitchen. There are two bathrooms per landing, so you’ll share with one other student. There are 624 rooms in total in George Eliot which includes undergraduate and postgraduate rooms.

Room choices

Large bed single occupancy in townhouses for between nine and 12 students with communal kitchen and lounge area. Bathrooms are shared two to every four bedrooms.

2024/25 price: £8,199.10

The letting period for all rooms in George Eliot is 38 weeks for full-time undergraduates.

What will be in my room?

There’s furniture provided for you in the room, but you’ll have to bring a few bits and pieces yourself.

We provide:

Large bed (198cm x 137cm) with storage
fitted workstation, bookcase, cabinet and desk lamp
desk chair
fitted wardrobe
storage shelf above entrance door
shared facilities comprising a washbasin, toilet and shower
mattress protector

You’ll need to bring:

sheets
double duvet cover
pillowcases
towels
duvet and pillows

The University provide you with a mattress protector in your room. If you’d prefer not to bring your bedding from home, you can pre-order some from our friends at UniKitOut.com who will have it waiting for you on arrival. Shop now and save 10% by using discount code RHUL10.

WiFi is available in all rooms.

Kitchen

We’ll provide:

double sink with draining board
microwave
work surface
cupboard space for each student
electric cooker (oven and hob)
kettle and toaster
two fridge freezers
recycling bins and a vacuum cleaner

The kitchens are fitted with 13 amp sockets

You’ll need to bring:

cups
plates and bowls
pots, pans, roasting tins and cooking utensils
cutlery and other utensils
washing-up materials and tea towels

The kitchens are cleaned and inspected weekly, but it’s also your responsibility to keep the shared areas are clean and tidy.

Can I bring my car?

No. You can’t bring your car with you to your Halls of Residence. You can bring your car to campus for up to one hour, but if you stay any longer you’ll get a parking fine.

More information about parking on campus

Mail

All mail arrives at the Main College Post Room and is distributed to the appropriate Halls of Residence within 24 hours. In George Eliot Hall, letters you receive will be placed in the pigeonholes in the George Eliot Reception main foyer for collection. If you receive a parcel or item needing a signature, we’ll email you to let you know that it’s arrived and is ready for collection from the reception desk. Remember to bring valid ID when you come to collect your mail.

George Eliot Post Room opening times:

Term time

Monday - Friday: 9.30am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday: closed

Vacations

Monday - Friday: 9.30am-5pm
Saturday - Sunday: closed

Please make sure your post is addressed using your full name, (as it appears on your student ID card, rather than any nicknames or abbreviated names), hall address and room number. Otherwise we may not be able to get your mail to you.

George Eliot Halls address:

George Eliot Hall
Harvest Road
Englefield Green
Egham
Surrey
TW20 0BN

More about sending and receiving mail

Laundry

The laundry facilities are in reception.

We recommend using the mobile app. But if you don’t have an iPhone or Android device, your Halls reception can provide you with a laundry card which can be topped up online.

College security

Security officers are available on campus 24-7. The main security office is in the Founder's Building.

Officers monitor campus activities on CCTV and with frequent patrols responding to any fire alarm activations and disturbances on campus, as well as ensuring that areas are safe and secure.