House of Toby

Hotel with a bar, near The British Museum

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Swinton Street, 65, London, ENG, WC1X 9NT
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to House of Toby. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Russell Square. London Eye and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University College London - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honest Burgers King's Cross - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Plaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cappadocia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dim Sum Duck - ‬4 min walk

About this property

House of Toby

Hotel with a bar, near The British Museum
A bar/lounge, concierge services and dry cleaning are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
House of Toby offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar
Laundry
Room service

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Is House of Toby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House of Toby?

House of Toby doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at House of Toby?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at House of Toby?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is House of Toby located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Russell Square Underground Station is 12 minutes.

House of Toby Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need at a hotel is here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , friendly staff, very comfortable bed , clean place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, clean and the service is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Very well kept hotel, clean and good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Comfortable, good value for money and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Loved the location and surrounding neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel

Hotel is excellent but the rooms and bathrooms are too small. All the rooms bed linens towels are fresh
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

London Stay

Stayed in a triple room which wasn’t massive but everything we needed. Service was excellent and very clean hotel. Location was great so would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff and reasonably priced for London. Close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

In Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A excellent stay

Was really good, the staff were very welcoming, kind and the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Loui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent ! The staff were great!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop in London before catching the Eurostar. The hotel is perfectly located near St Pancras Station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avidly enjoed my stay at this hotel, would come again. Thank you for having me
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay in a lovely hotel in Kings Cross

Had a lovely short stay here, the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The room was clean, modern and bed was very comfortable. Location is great, quiet, away from the hustle & bustle of Kings Cross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and accommodating. The hotel is conveniently located close to Kings Cross train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Ideally suited for Kings Cross. Room was compact but if good quality and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, clean, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great friendly little hotel. The welcome you get is so warm and every time you go in and out the lovely gentleman take time to speak to you. Room great and comfortable and the breakfast a welcome bonus.

6/10 Okay

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was tiny, but clean and enough comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and reasonably priced and very close (10 minutes walk) to transport hub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to kings cross station
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good and close to train station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022