The House of Toby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Deluxe Triple Room
Bar (on property)
Reception hall
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
61-65 Swinton Street, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1X 9NT
  • Russell Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Strand
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

London

At The House of Toby you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from The British Museum and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Covent Garden Market. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel include Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 14 min walk
  • The British Museum - 4 min drive
  • Leicester Square - 6 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 7 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive

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) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Plaka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cappadocia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The House of Toby

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum
The House of Toby offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The House of Toby also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The House of Toby?

The House of Toby offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes The House of Toby a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The House of Toby.

Does The House of Toby serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The House of Toby?

No, The House of Toby does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The House of Toby?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The House of Toby?

No, pets are not allowed.

The House of Toby Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aoife

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Iain, Varese

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Mollie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Th staff were extremely friendly and polite. The room was perfectly clean, tidy and modern. Also the bed was very comfy and the bathroom was very well equipped. The only issue was very minor, there was some construction work going on that was quite loud from around 8am. Although the checkout time was 10am, so we were up anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
very very small room bed took up majority of the room matteress and pillows bad would never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The (single) room was very small but very well organised. The bed was very comfortable and the room very clean. There wasn't a good signal for the TV so not all channels were available. The reception staff were friendly and efficient. There's no lift. It is convenient for Kings Cross station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was ok, couple of annoyances
Check in and out was an absolute breeze, location is good for Kings Cross Station. Was clean and bed very comfortable, air con was great. Did have a couple of issues to be aware of though, the room and bathroom was small, to the point that the bathroom door has been removed totally. Was only me so no privacy issues. However, the extractor fan in the bathroom was on constantly and was noisy, when it wouldn’t switch off I’d seen the isolator switch to try and switch it off so I could sleep - the isolator switch did nothing so the fan was just hard wired in. The room did have a bit of a smell, but not to the point I’d make a big issue of it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Not happy guest
When we arrived the front desk manager wasn’t friendly at all . The hotel room was just a basic room a bed a table and a bathroom . The bed was very comfortable! Only one plug socket worked in our room . We got woken up by a fire alarm early in the morning ! I would not stay again the same manager didn’t let us leave until proof of id even though we both showed ids yesterday. The AC in the room was nice . Definitely over priced for what it is !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service
Good price. Small room. Old building. Creaky floors.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, MORECAMBE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and up to date. We will stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024