The House of Toby
61-65 Swinton Street · London

The House of Toby is in London · 4-star · rated 7.8 by 8,372 guests.
Charming Stay in Central London Convenient Location: The House of Toby, located just 700 meters from King's Cross Theatre, offers easy access to popular attractions like the British Museum and Dominion Theatre. Modern Amenities: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay. Exceptional Service: With a 24-hour front desk, our dedicated staff ensures your needs are met promptly during your visit. Experience the best of London at The House of Toby. Book your stay now for an unforgettable trip!
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Facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Allergy-free room
- Lockers
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
AI summary of the guest reviews below
The short version
Guests consistently praise the convenient location near Kings Cross/St Pancras, friendly and helpful staff, and clean rooms, with some also noting effective air conditioning.
Recurring complaints mention very small rooms and bathrooms, noise from streets or other areas, and the absence of a lift making upper floors difficult to access.
Written from 33 of the guest reviews below. Read them yourself — they are shown as written.
What guests said
Great Location and Great hospitality
8.0I'm impress in the hospitality of the staff especially Mr.Maulid. Thanks for being patient and kind to me and sister.
The room is too small , Not enough space to open the luggage
family_with_children · September 2026
Right by Kings Cross, perfect for a one night stay when I needed to be in and out of London
10.0Staff were more than welcome and accommodating to my requests.
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solo_traveller · September 2026
Fine for a quick stopover
8.0Location to train station, staff lovely.
We had a lower ground room which looked out onto the wall outside, this room also had a small/ tight en-suite.
couple · September 2026
Lovely, welcoming hotel
9.0Lovely welcoming hotel really close to St Pancras. Perfect for a short stay before heading to the Eurostar.
couple · September 2026
- 10.0
staff were lovely, room was clean and the air conditioning was great. comfy beds and really nice bathrooms
extended_group · September 2026
I would definitely stay again!
10.0Friendly staff and very clean rooms!
solo_traveller · September 2026
Good value for money in a great location
10.0Helpful and polite staff made this a memorable stay,
We couldn’t complain about anything really
couple · September 2026
Pleasent stay for short term.
8.0Its very near the station (King Cross) which served the purpose for the booking. The rooms are clean and staff are friendly as well as helpful.
Nothing much.
solo_traveller · September 2026
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