https://pressroom.prlog.org/UniversityRooms/ UniversityRooms Latest Press Releases https://www.prlog.org/13109148-celebrate-the-season-by-staying-in-an-atmospheric-oxford-or-cambridge-college-this-december.html Think Christmas and atmospheric, candlelit buildings spring to mind. That's partly because Christmas has become synonymous with cosy ghost stories. Thanks to M.R.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:45:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13105501-brits-splurge-record-amounts-on-staycations-and-overseas-holidays-but-can-we-keep-on-spending.html The last few years have been challenging for many Brits. There's no wonder we look forward to a little time away from city life. That's reflected in the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) consumer trends report.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:01:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13097399-visit-historic-attractions-in-oxford-and-cambridge-for-free-while-staying-in-an-ancient-university.html While many universities are welcoming 'freshers' and returning students this September, Oxford and Cambridge's 'Michaelmas' terms don't start until October.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:21:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13091830-notting-hill-carnival-is-back-on-carnival-goers-can-even-find-affordable-accommodation-this-year.html Earlier this year, it looked as though 2025's Notting Hill Carnival might not happen.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:40:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13085486-new-insider-guide-to-booking-university-rooms-for-the-edinburgh-festival-launches-online.html Many thousands of people are planning to visit Edinburgh's world-famous Festival and Fringe next month.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:01:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13084204-reduce-the-impact-of-spains-mass-tourism-stay-in-university-not-controversial-holiday-lets.html Local people in many areas of Spain are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact mass tourism is having on popular destinations such as Barcelona, Malaga and Granada.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:10:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078177-visit-london-or-edinburgh-with-clear-conscience-stay-in-university.html A new report from the Government's Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that bookings for UK holiday lets have soared. Demand for holiday lets meant that, last year, holidaymakers booked 90.1 million guest nights in short-term UK lets.Thu, 22 May 2025 09:37:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13072245-visit-spain-with-clear-conscience-stay-in-university-not-controversial-holiday-lets.html Spain is, by far, the favourite summer holiday destination for Brits. Last year, over 18 million of us headed there to soak up its sun, food and culture.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:43:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13069901-an-educated-decision-cambridge-colleges-make-unique-one-stop-shop-for-events-and-accommodation.html Cambridge University's historic colleges are some of the most iconic and atmospheric buildings in the world. That makes them excellent and memorable event and conference venues.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:29:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13066420-bored-of-borough-check-the-insiders-guide-to-londons-tastiest-street-food-hotspots.html Tired of tussling with tourists and dismayed at how expensive some of Borough Market's food stalls have become? The good news is that a brand new online guide to four of London's best alternative food hotspots has just been released.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:25:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064059-britains-finest-website-launched-upmarket-hotel-sites-relaunch-brings-travel-inspiration.html Britain's Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:11:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13061756-the-strangest-oxford-and-cambridge-events-visitors-shouldnt-miss-this-year.html Staying in an Oxford or Cambridge college during the summer has boomed in popularity in recent years. Increasingly, however, visitors are now discovering that it's possible to stay in many of these historic colleges throughout the year.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:25:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13057067-the-cure-for-blue-monday-is-university-break-says-expert.html 20 January is 'Blue Monday', supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Academics reportedly calculated this based on factors such as back-to-work blues, bad weather, post-Christmas debts and all those broken New Year Resolutions.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:34:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13052187-rome-alone-more-women-are-travelling-alone-at-christmas-to-exotic-locations-from-havana-to-rome.html Christmas can be a very stressful time for women as they attempt to mediate between family members and organise endless lists. It's no wonder that a leading travel expert says an increasing number are planning to take a solo trip abroad.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:27:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13050421-stay-in-an-oxford-or-cambridge-college-the-home-of-the-christmas-ghost-story-this-december.html Why is it that Christmas time and creepy ghost stories go hand in hand? M.R. James' ghost stories, many of which were first told at Christmas gatherings at King's College, Cambridge, have now become a staple of an English Christmas.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:43:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13046008-londons-seven-best-christmas-markets-and-where-festive-bargain-hunters-can-stay-on-budget.html A leading travel expert has selected London's top Seasonal Seven Christmas markets.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:44:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13041570-students-have-returned-to-university-but-bargain-college-rooms-are-still-available-for-visitors.html This summer, many holidaymakers on a budget discovered the money-saving secret of staying in university rooms out of term time. Often in central locations, university rooms are an inexpensive place to stay while students are away.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:36:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13036003-how-to-stay-in-an-oxford-or-cambridge-college-this-september-and-visit-historic-attractions-free.html While many universities are welcoming 'freshers' and returning students this September, Oxford and Cambridge terms don't start until mid-October.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:47:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13035133-now-we-can-all-have-the-true-cambridge-experience-from-punting-to-staying-in-an-historic-college.html To get the true Cambridge experience, it's now possible to stay in some of its most historic and atmospheric colleges.Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:20:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13031912-nothing-brill-in-notting-hill-relief-for-festival-goers-finding-carnival-accommodation.html In the 1999 movie Notting Hill, Hugh Grant's character, William, memorably said to Julia Roberts: 'I live in Notting Hill. You live in Beverly Hills. Everyone in the world knows who you are, my mother has trouble remembering my name'.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:20:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13029851-rule-changes-create-fringe-accommodation-shortage-but-visitors-can-still-bag-university-rooms.html Confusion over Edinburgh's controversial short-term let regulations is threatening to create a crisis in accommodation for Edinburgh Fringe visitors and performers.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:37:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13027851-one-room-to-bind-them-all-staying-in-middle-earth-and-narnia.html Hobbit lovers and fans of the magical world of Narnia can now stay in some of the Oxford colleges where the famous authors of The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia spent much of their lives.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:51:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13025858-now-muggles-can-stay-at-the-real-hogwarts.html This summer, it's easy to come out from that cupboard under the stairs and follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:17:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13023745-hotel-accommodation-for-wimbledon-can-be-racket-cheap-alternative-could-be-the-perfect-match.html The Wimbledon Championships take place on 1-14 July this year. It's never been a cheap event to attend, with Centre Court tickets starting at £90 for day 1 and reaching £275 for the finals.Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:32:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13022859-7-fewer-brits-travelled-abroad-last-year-than-before-covid-but-still-spent-16-more-than-in-2019.html Surprising new travel trend figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that, while Brits made 86.2 million visits abroad last year (significantly up on 2022's 71 million), that was still a huge 7% down on 2019's pre-Covid peak of 93.1...Thu, 30 May 2024 10:43:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13020904-university-challenge-shows-how-to-ditch-pricey-hotels-near-the-uks-top-20-free-attractions.html The latest Visit Britain list of the UK's Top 20 Free Attractions contains many inspiring, must-see places. 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