Williamson, Tuke and Butler

Self-catered halls

These halls are on the southern side of the main campus. They are modern, en suite bedrooms with large beds, and shared kitchen/diners. In total, there are 74 rooms in Williamson, 184 rooms in Tuke and 209 rooms in Butler.

Room choices

Tuke - 30 week contract

Large bed for single occupancy, en-suite rooms in eight room flats with a shared kitchen/diner.

2024/25 price: £6,905.52

You’ll need to vacate your room and take all of your belongings away (or put them in storage) over the Christmas and Easter Vacation periods.

Room choices

Williamson, Tuke and Butler - 38 week contract

Large bed for single occupancy en suite rooms in eight room flats with a shared kitchen/diner.

2024/25 price: £8,344.85

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
en suite 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 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 Williamson, Tuke and Butler Halls, letters you receive will be placed in the main foyer at the Hub. 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 Hub post room. Remember to bring valid ID when you come to collect your mail.

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.

Williamson Tuke and Butler address:

Williamson, Tuke or Butler Halls
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham
Surrey
TW20 OEX

More about sending and receiving mail

Laundry

The laundry facilities are in the basement of Tuke.

We recommend using the mobile app.

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.