Welcome to our new 2011-12 Residents!

Congratulations on gaining a place at (without doubt) the best Hall that Imperial College has to offer! We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 1st October and have a program of events and activities to help you settle in.

On this website you will find useful information about the Hall (like where we are, and how to get here), an introduction to some of the people here to help you get the best start to your career at Imperial College as well as other useful features that will come into their own over the course of your year here.

IMPORTANT: Everything is being set up to welcome you all on Saturday 1st October, and we will be expecting you all to arrive between 10am and 5pm. If for any reason this will not be possible (e.g. because there are no flights on Saturdays, or you break down en route) then please telephone +44(0)7739 299516 or email the Wardening Team on resd-eghb-egwj-wardens-dl(at)imperial.ac.uk so that we can make suitable arrangements. More useful information is in the Warden’s Welcome Letter that you should have received with your confirmation of offer.

Welcome to Holbein & Willis Jackson Halls!

“Holbein and Willis Jackson”, or “HWJ” to its friends, is an Imperial College Hall of Residence, based in a set of beautiful Georgian townhouses in Evelyn Gardens, South Kensington, London. HWJ is one of Imperial College’s larger halls of residence and is known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and large garden. The hall is a great place to live, at the centre of a cosmopolitan hub of cafes, bars, restaurants and cinemas, yet only 10-15 minutes’ walk from the main Imperial College campus.

We are divided into two adjacent buildings, Holbein with about 70 residents, and Willis Jackson with 120 (check the links for 3d tours and other official Accommodation Centre info); most shared facilities are in Willis Jackson (aka ‘Willy J’), making Holbein marginally less convenient but more peaceful, and a few metres less distance to walk to College.

HWJ has a Wardening team whose role is to help residents get the most out of their year in Evelyn Gardens.  We organise fantastic parties, outings and other events, provide help and advice, as well as generally keeping an eye out for everyone living in Hall. Most importantly, we organise fantastic parties, outings and other events. Through the first weekend we will be selling our barginacious Events card, offering discounts throughout the term – make sure that you get yours.

For help planning your arrival, check out our Hall Location  section, with directions, maps, and faqs. We look forward to meeting you all soon.