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House of Toby

3.0 star property
The House of Toby places travelers in central London near Russell Square, where historic sites beckon by day before guests return to a welcoming retreat

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Just steps from Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, The House of Toby offers practical laundry facilities and a relaxing bar. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected after visiting The British Museum, while luggage storage and tour assistance make exploring London hassle-free.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London City Centre, a neighborhood 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 Barbican Centre are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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Swinton Street, 65, London, ENG, WC1X 9NT

What's nearby

  • A large red building with a complex roof and a tall, ornate tower.
    British Library
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A park with trees, grass, a statue, and buildings in the background during sunset.
    Russell Square
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A museum interior with a glass ceiling, colorful lanterns, and a large skeleton sculpture.
    The British Museum
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University College London
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

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

  • The Scottish Stores
    4 min walk
  • Creams Cafe Kings Cross
    4 min walk
  • Honest Burgers
    5 min walk
  • The Queens Head
    2 min walk
  • The Water Rats
    1 min walk

About this property

House of Toby

  • Hotel near Russell Square
  • Close to The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road, House of Toby provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and a front desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and a lift
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and desks

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

House of Toby Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

In Na

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good for a one night stay our room was clean nice and clean bathroom no elevator front desk people very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay

Spot on for what we wanted. Myself and family slept well, beds were comfortable. The reception were very polite and helpful. Location great for Eurostar travel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2 night stay

A nice hotel with friendly staff in a good location for getting around London conveniently via St Pancras. A cosy room that had everything we needed. Perfect for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aoife

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in easy access of Kings X which is what I needed. The price and size of the room meant that it was great value for money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

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

Comfortable and quiet hotel

Very friendly staff and comfortable well-decorated and very clean room. The room is slightly on a small side, but that did not cause us any problem. The location, although close to St Pancras and King’s Cross is on a quiet side street, so had a peaceful night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely

Cosy little room, perfect. Staff were very nice. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The House of Toby was ideally located for a city break. The hotel staff were friendly and willing to go above and beyond for their customers. We would highly recommend this hotel for its central location. We were able to drop our suitcases off within minutes of being of the train at King Cross.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Work in progress

The team is very welcoming and kind however the hotel itself needs some work around painting and maintenance. The location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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