Burton Hall has exclusive bragging rights to have in its basement both of Oberlin College's student-run newspapers, The Grape and The Oberlin Review. These offices sit right alongside the usual amenities of a laundry room, kitchen, spacious lounge (including pool and ping pong tables) and computer lab.

With a capacity of 175 students from all four years, Burton offers the opportunity to meet a variety of people from many different backgrounds. Additionally, Burton has an all-female fourth floor. Located on north campus, the hall has quick and easy access to the North Quad, Stevenson Dining Hall and Philips Physical Education Center. Some students find the vaulted ceilings, large windows and lack of cinderblock walls to give Burton the homey feel they want in a residence hall.