Why Western?

• Our beautiful campus was recognized with the "Communities in Bloom" award, the top acknowledgement for a nation-wide beautification competition that included cities, towns, parks and grounds.
  
  
• Accommodations that best suit the needs of your group... well-maintained and comfortable, traditional-style buildings with single or twin-bedded rooms and centralized washrooms; or... modern, air-conditioned suite-style facilities offering single or double bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, a lounge area and kitchenette in each unit, and all at an affordable rate!
  
  
• Bedrooms are furnished with a single or double bed, dresser, desk, chair and closet. Upon your arrival, you will find your bed made and fresh towels, face cloth and soap are provided. Housekeeping to the bedrooms is provided based on advance arrangements.
  
  
• 24 hour Front Desk customer service is provided.
  
  
• Various study rooms, music rooms and lounges in each residence.
  
  
• Telephones in each bedroom/suite, laundry facilities and vending machines throughout all residence buildings.
  
  
• Private, "in residence" dining rooms are available, with advanced arrangements.
  
  
• Western's own award-winning, in-house dining and catering services.
  
  
• Complimentary parking is available for all overnight guests within close proximity to each residence. Paid visitor parking is also available on campus.
  
  
• A wide variety of air-conditioned meeting rooms, lecture theatres and exhibit space, are all conveniently located within easy walking distance from the residences. We offer a wide range of meeting space to suit any size group.
  
  
• Conference and meeting space available for up to 175 people.
  
  
• Full audio-visual services at very reasonable rates - whether your requirements are simple or complex, we will ensure that your needs are met.
  
  
• Conveniently located in the University Community Centre, are the BookStore (including a full line of The University of Western Ontario souvenir merchandise), postal outlet, computer store, hair salon, variety store, copy centre, travel agency, film processing depot and a wide variety of franchised food outlets in the Centre Spot Food Court.
  
  
• Western houses the state-of-the-art, 8,000-seat, T.D. Waterhouse athletic stadium, ideal for soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse and of course, football. This facility also has an 8-lane, 400-metre mondo track.
  
  
• A hockey rink and indoor, 200-metre mondo track, are also available at the Thompson Recreation & Athletic Centre.
  
  
• The new Western Student Recreation Centre which opened in 2009, offers multi-purpose fitness and cardio studios, drop-in volleyball and basketball gyms, squash courts, a 50-meter, 8-lane pool and much more!
  
  
• Scenic trails along the Thames River perfect for jogging, roller-blading or simply a leisurely stroll.
  
  
• Golf courses are located just minutes from campus.
  
  
• London has it all... from festivals and events, to historical landmarks, attractions for all ages and interests, scenic parks, culture and heritage, and restaurants to suit all culinary tastes.
  
  
• Major car rental companies are located at the London Airport, and the London Transit system services many locations on campus.