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John Tovell House

John Tovell House is a self-catered hall located on Gower Street, immediately opposite the main UCL campus.

Fees

For 2024/2025, undergraduate places are offered for 39 weeks, from Saturday 21 September 2024 to Saturday 21 June 2025. 

The fees in the table below are for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Accommodation type Fee (per week)Bed Size
Small Single below 9m²£181.30Single
Single 9m² to 11.9m²£204.89Single
Large Single 12m² and above£231.14Single or Small double (3/4)

Fees, guidance and payment 

Facilities

Building
Printing facilitiesNO
ReceptionNO
Wi-fiYES
Common roomNO
Music roomNO
Computer roomNO
LibraryNO
Study areasNO
LiftsNO
Accessible accessNO
Bike storageNO
Vending machinesNO
Laundry room (washing machine and dryer)YES
Iron/ironing board (laundry room)YES
ParkingNO
PostYES
Amazon lockersNO
Outside spaceYES
Room
ShowerNO
Adaptor plugYES
Sink basinYES
ShelvesYES
Pin boardYES
Curtains/blindsYES
MirrorYES
Bedside tableNO
WardrobeYES
BinNO
Additional chair NO
Desk chairYES
DeskYES
BedYES
Wi-fiYES
Communal kitchen
MicrowaveYES
FreezerYES
FridgeYES
BinYES
Table and chairsYES
CupboardsYES
KettleYES
Recycling binYES
Hob and oven (ceramic hob, conventional oven)YES
Recreation
TV roomNO
Children's play areaNO
Tennis courtNO
Games tablesNO
Security
CCTVNO
Reception staff 8am-7pmYES
Reception security 7pm-8amNO
Roaming security from 7pm-8amYES
24/7 security support through SafeZone AppYES

Building accessibility

Step-free access to the buildingNo, 4 steps before main entrance
Step-free access to the front doorNo
Ramp (before and/or after entrance)No
Automatic door at the entranceNo
Manual door at the entranceYes, reception is located in a different building with one set of manual doors
Staircase after the entrance to roomsYes, but rooms available on ground floor
Lift for student useNo
Blue Badge parkingNo
Outdoor space for an assistance dogYes
Hearing impaired fire alarm (DMS/HFAS/VAD)Yes (HFAS)