Voorhees Hall

Voorhees residential hall
Building Information
72 East 10th StreetHolland, MI  49423-3516

Voorhees Hall is a co-ed residence hall that has 53 rooms and houses 114 students. It is named after Elizabeth Voorhees, who, with her husband, was a supportive donor in Hope’s early history. Originally completed in 1907, Voorhees was the first building to be lighted by electricity and was the first residence for women..

Room Features

  • Beds can be bunked but not lofted (bed safety rail provided)
  • Carpeted floors
  • Window blinds

Furniture Provided

  • Extra long twin beds (80-inch mattress)
  • A closet with shelves along the top
  • Desks 
  • Desk chairs

Other rooms in Voorhees Hall include a computer lab, laundry room, kitchen and lounges.

Tour a Room

Hold your curser down and move around inside the photo below to see a 360-degree view of a standard double room in Voorhees Hall. 

  • Exterior of the front of Voorhees Residence Hall from 10th Street
  • Close up of exterior of the front of Voorhees Residence Hall from 10th Street
  • Close up of exterior of the back of Voorhees Residence Hall from the Pine Grove
  • Lounge in Voorhees Residence Hall
  • Bedroom in Voorhees Residence Hall
  • Bedroom in Voorhees Residence Hall
  • A standard double room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring carpeted floors, window blinds, two extra-long twin beds, a closet with shelves along the top, two desks with desk chairs, and a window providing natural light. The room also includes two sets of drawers and wall-mounted shelves above the desks.
  • A standard double room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring bunked twin beds with blue mattresses, carpeted floors, window blinds, a window with sunlight streaming in, two wooden desks with chairs, and a closet with shelves.
  • A kitchen in Voorhees Hall featuring wooden cabinets, a white stove, microwave, refrigerator, sink, and countertop appliances including a toaster and coffee maker. A window above the sink lets in natural light. A trash can is located below the countertop.
  • A laundry room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring four front-loading washing machines and two stacked dryers. The room has a concrete floor, a window with blinds, and several instructional posters on the walls. A folding table is visible on the right side.
  • A cozy lounge area in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring wooden coffered ceilings, large windows with blinds, and carpeted floors. The space includes a patterned sofa, several cushioned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, and a tall grandfather clock. Sunlight filters through the windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • A spacious common area in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring red couches arranged in a U-shape, brick pillars, and string lights hanging from the ceiling. The room includes a wall-mounted TV and a small table with chairs. The area is well-lit with natural light from a window and overhead lighting.
  • A room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College featuring a ping pong table in the center. The room has carpeted floors, a wooden door, and mailboxes along the wall. Sunlight streams in through two large windows.
  • A standard double room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring two extra-long twin beds with blue mattresses, wooden bed frames, and drawer units underneath. The room has carpeted floors, window blinds, and two windows letting in natural light.
  • A standard double room in Voorhees Hall at Hope College, featuring carpeted floors, window blinds, desks, and desk chairs. The room has extra long twin beds, one of which is partially visible in a bunked arrangement. Shelves and a closet with top shelves are also present. Natural light enters through a large window, illuminating the room.

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A map showing the location for Voorhees Hall