Wilson House not listed on accommodation website
New hall in Waterloo takes its place
Wilson House has been removed from Imperial College’s accommodation website for prospective students. In February, it was reported in Felix that the hall could potentially be closed for refurbishment for the 2012-2013 academic year.
A new hall of residence, named ‘Xenia’ has appeared on the website. Situated in Waterloo, the accommodation website states that the hall has “recently undergone extensive refurbishment and is located in the ‘cultural heart’ of London”. En suite single rooms cost from £170-£200 per week, standard single rooms from £130-£140 per week, and twin rooms from £110-£170 per student per week. In comparison, a standard single room cost from £104.08 per week at Wilson House.
Previously, the warden of Wilson House, Dr Michael Bluck, said that “Should closure of Wilson be required (whenever that may be), other halls would likely be needed temporarily, in order to meet the guarantee we make to first year undergraduates.”
Felix will have a more detailed report on this story next week.
