(One of Wash U's Five Best Bathrooms.)

Like several other Washington University buildings, such as Prince and McMillan, Eads Hall was built as part of the first wave of construction on Hilltop Campus. Erected in 1902, Eads Hall is one of the only early campus buildings (other than the ones that form the Brookings Quadrangle) that does not show its age. Indeed, Eads was recently completely renovated, and, as a consequence, its interior looks (for better or worse) much like that of a "new" building. Although one can argue endlessly about the merits and downsides of the last twenty-or-so years of campus architecture, it seems irrefutable that it has been a good thing for the campus's bathrooms. The bathrooms in Eads Hall are among the best on campus.

What is most strikingly good about the two pairs of bathrooms in Eads (the sets of restrooms near room 105 and 205 are identical) is their ambiance. Their color scheme, featuring white and gray tile and stall dividers in different shades of deep blue is comfortable and soothing. A large frosted window provides illumination that is ideal: ample, but soft.

The facilities, though unspectacular (they lack exceptional amenities like showers), provide, in good quality, anything a bathroom patron could want. The mirrors are large and well-placed, and the handicapped sink gets its own mirror, which is advantageously placed. Disabled patrons are also able to take advantage of a nice-sized handicap stall. Seat covers are provided (and seemingly frequently restocked) and a shelf with coat hooks allows for personal-item storage while one is using the facilities.

The bathrooms' floor plans are also considerate, with ample urinal space in the men's room and general roominess in all stalls. Additionally, the bathrooms are generally clean, despite fairly heavy traffic. The Eads bathrooms on the first and second floor are highly recommended.