Waldron Tower
Waldron’s 11-storey tower contains 278 single rooms, with many featuring south-facing views of Lake Ontario. This residence is close to City Park and a short walk to the bustling downtown Kingston core.
More information about Waldron Tower
Waldron Tower was built in 1968 and is located at the corner of King and George streets, near City Park. Originally a residence for nursing students at Kingston General Hospital, it is now a mixed-gender residence with 278 single rooms. There are 240 rooms in the 11-storey tower and 50 rooms in a recently renovated section attached to the bottom 3 floors only.
The building was designed so that nearly every window (in the tower) looks south over Lake Ontario.
Room Types Available:
Single
$16953.40
Amenities:
Bathroom Type
Communal washrooms and sinks in most bedrooms
Dining
Ban Righ Dining Hall nearby. Retail dining locations close by.
Nearby
Kingston waterfront, multiple city parks, and classrooms.
Campus
Main
Community Type
Mixed gender and Study wing
Occupancy
278 residents
# of Dons
12
Flooring Type
Majority of rooms are carpet free
Internet
Wired internet. Students are encouraged to purchase a router.
Access
Two passenger elevators and stair access
3D tours
Gallery
Features:
- Most bedrooms have south-facing windows with a view of Lake Ontario.
- Close to city parks and walking distance from downtown.
- Wally’s, a retail dining location, is located just steps away in Botterell Hall.
- Nearby many classrooms and learning spaces.
Included Items:
- Adjustable bed (twin XL)
- Desk and chair
- Armoire or closet space and clothing drawers
- Curtains
- Garbage and recycling bins
- Laundry in building.
Things to Pack:
- Bedding (Twin XL sheets)
- A small fridge (3.5 cubic feet or smaller)
- Wireless router and ethernet cable.
How to Find Waldron Tower:
Waldron Tower, Kingston ON
Mailing Address
Name, Student Number,
Watts Hall
23 Lower Albert St.
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON K7L 3V1
Important Notes:
- This building contains passenger elevators.
- Queen’s has 17 unique residence buildings built between 1925 – 2022. Each building varies in size, layout, and room furnishings. Design elements such as flooring type, window sizes and window coverings, and storage solutions change from room to room.
- The photos and videos provided are a sample our room types. Please understand that your specific room may vary in size and appearance.
- Linen packages can be obtained from Campus Linens.
- The fees listed above are subject to change. Any discrepancy between fee information listed above and in the Fee Schedule, the Fee Schedule will be deemed correct.