University of Westminster Wigram House in Westminster

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Wigram House is a late Victorian mansion block - which has retained many of its original architectural features. The hall offers single and twin study bedrooms, all with washbasins and shared facilities at a ratio of about 1 to 6. Fully carpeted, the rooms are arranged in traditional hotel style around pods of bathrooms, showers and WCs, which are never far from your bedroom. There are 3 fully equipped kitchens on each floor for self-catering, supplied with fridgefreezer, a microwave, crockery and cutlery, a kettle, and a toaster. On the ground floor, the tastefully decorated TV loungecommon room is a good place to meet people and make new friends. Clean bed linen and towels are provided and the kitchens, bathroomsshowerWCs are cleaned daily. The Hall has 126 single bedded rooms and 41 twin-bedded rooms with some bedrooms and bathrooms suitable for people with physical disabilities.

Located in a quiet residential street, off the paved piazza of Westminster Catholic Cathedral and the lively commercial district of Victoria.
Wigram House is at the very heart of the London tourist sights.
Westminster Abbey, The Palace of Westminster, dominated by Big Ben and its famous clock tower, the London Eye and the River Thames are less than a 10 minutes walk away.

All the rooms are very basically furnished and have no facilities. The building belongs to the University of Westminster and all the bedrooms are study rooms during term time and are thoroughly cleaned prior to letting in the summer. They are, on average, small in size. There are fully equipped kitchens on each floor where hot snacks and drinks can be prepared.

There is no restaurant on the premises, therefore a boxed breakfast is served in the bedrooms. The hall has a comfortable common room on the ground floor with a TV and video.

The lobby is very small and leads directly to the bedrooms.

This is a late Victorian mansion block, which has retained many of its original architectural features.

This is basic accommodation, with an extraordinary location and is ideal for those travelling on a tight budget and the student market. (03/05)

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Located in a quiet residential street, off the paved piazza of Westminster Catholic Cathedral and the lively commercial district of Victoria, Wigram House is at the very heart of the London tourist sights. Westminster Abbey, The Palace of Westminster, dominated by Big Ben and its famous clock tower, the London Eye and the River Thames are less than 10 minutes walk away. A stroll across Victoria Street will take you to St James? Park, a haven of peace and tranquility, edged by the majestic faade of Buckingham Palace on its west and the Palace of Whitehall to the east. The huge expanse of Trafalgar Square just stretches behind it. These and many, many other attractions are all within 10 minutes walking distance of the hall! Such a feast of history, all on your doorstep!!This residence is particularly popular with independent travellers, students on holiday or working in London and groups on long or short stays. Nearest Tube: VictoriaWestminsterNearest Railway: VictoriaNearest Coach Station: VictoriaDistance from Heathrow airport by the tubeHeathrow Express: 1 hourGatwick Express train from Gatwick Airport arrives in at Victoria Railway station