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House of Toby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near The British Museum

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Reception
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Swinton Street, 65, London, ENG, WC1X 9NT
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, House of Toby is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Russell Square and University College London. The 24 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and pillowtop beds.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Plaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cappadocia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

House of Toby

Hotel with a bar, near The British Museum
Guests staying at House of Toby enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. This hotel also has a vending machine.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also standard.

Languages

English, Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

House Toby Hotel London
House Toby Hotel
House Toby London
House Toby
The House Of Toby London England
The House of Toby
House of Toby Hotel
House of Toby London
House of Toby Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at House of Toby?

House of Toby provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around House of Toby?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 14-minute walk of Russell Square. You'll also find The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral within a short drive.

Is there parking available at House of Toby?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does House of Toby feature a casino at the property?

No, House of Toby doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at House of Toby?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is House of Toby a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and a hydromassage showerhead as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at House of Toby?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does House of Toby feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

House of Toby offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will House of Toby allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at House of Toby.

Are there connecting rooms at House of Toby?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to House of Toby?

The closest major airport to House of Toby is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10.3 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 18.9 mi away (59-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at House of Toby?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at House of Toby.

House of Toby Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 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

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mehran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

INDIRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Great value for St.Pancras Eurostar trips!

An early start for the Eurostar was the reason for booking a hotel. The House of Toby was rated highly as being within 350m of St.Pancras station. The welcome on reception was warm and friendly and our room was sensibly proportioned and the shower facilities were first class. The bed was comfortable if a little small. The toilet systern needed attention as it leaked until given a gentle tap. Overall we slept well as the road in which the hotel.sits is nice and quiet. When we left our reception person wished us a pleasant day and he was cheerful and polite. Well worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The girl on reception was very welcoming. I was very tired after a day of travel so grateful for a room on the ground floor so I didnt have to carry my heavy suitcase up stairs. However my room was quite noisy as I heard every guest coming in and going upstairs at all hours of the night. You hear a lot of traffic noise as the ground floor room was literally next to the pavement, although I couldnt see as the room had no window - it had been blocked up for some reason. My window was also right by a traffic light so cars would stop at the light & Id hear their music playing and then the engine revving up on green. The main negative was a strange bad drain smell in the bathroom,, but I was too tired to complain or try and get a different room. The room was small but perfect for 1 person just needing a room for the night. It was immaculately clean but th3 pullows were pretty flat and not comfy. There is a bar and room service but I didnt use either. I'm not sure I'd stay there again. Not recommended for light sleepers!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

MOHAMMAD

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good. Room was at 4th floor. No lift and very narrow stairs. Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

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

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

Jane

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Conor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect if you just need somewhere to rest your head. Rooms are pretty small but didnt bother as was arriving late and leaving early. The room door was a bit stiff so you had to push firmer to close, making a bang. Felt it would disturb other guests. Staff were very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

aoife

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

Great stag

Friendly team couldn't do enough for us. Second time staying. It's the nicest of the budget places around kings x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

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

A very good choice - despite small rooms

I had booked another hotel but seeing it consistently got 2/10 in reviews, decided I'd better look for something else. And remembered House of Toby. I've stayed here before and was happy to return. My room on the lower ground floor was, well, compact (bathroom had a sliding door - no space for a normal door!) but it had everything needed for a pleasant stay. The bed was very comfortable. Fixtures and fittings were of good quality. The guy who checked me in kindly carried my luggage down to my room and the guy who checked me out (I remember him from a previous stay) was charming, polite and cheerful. Most importantly, the room rate was, for this area of London and for this quality of room, surprisingly low. I did find the dark grey/black decor a bit oppressive in a small room but that's really a pretty minor quibble. House of Toby - definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard, Edenbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ariel

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay here again. The staff are great but the property is dirty, tired and the walls are extremely thin. Was woken up constantly by traffic and people in the corridor (and I am really not a light sleeper). But the worst bit was their FIRE ALARM. It went off at midnight and again at 7.30am. Both times were accidental…it was just awful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fine for a night

Stayed here for 1 night before getting the Eurostar. Room was OK, small but fine for one night. Dust everywhere, I don’t think it had been cleaned properly for weeks. We stayed in the Lower Floor, it rained heavily in the night and I was awoken at 3am to a loud noise of running water outside and a smell of sewage. I think the gutter was broken and drain had overflowed. On a plus note, bathroom was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good but basic

Small room, shower awkward size so no room, also very small table with very little space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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