House of Toby

Hotel with a bar, near Russell Square

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November 2025

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December 2025

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

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Deluxe Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Separate bedroom

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Swinton Street, 65, London, ENG, WC1X 9NT

What's nearby

Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Honest Burgers - ‬5 min walk
‪The Lucas Arms - ‬1 min walk
‪Cappadocia - ‬2 min walk
‪Cafe Plaka - ‬3 min walk
‪Dim Sum Duck - ‬4 min walk

About this property

House of Toby

Hotel near Russell Square

Close to University College London and The British Museum, 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), a vending machine and tour/ticket information
Luggage storage, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, 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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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 a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum 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.

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House of Toby Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

8 Feb 2025

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

Abhishek

13 Mar 2025

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

Jack

23 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

3 Nov 2024

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

Chris

16 Sept 2023

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

9 Nov 2024

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

aoife

24 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

30 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful decor, small as expected in London but perfect for Eurostar access. Fantastic shower and very quiet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

michel

24 Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

11 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent in everything and beautiful

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

23 Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

24 Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

8 Sept 2024

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

20 Jun 2023

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

Reastaff, disabled parking bays de and car park very close yllly gg

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shamila

8 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic little gem

The House of Toby is a fantastic little gem of a hotel. Super close to kings cross, rooms were clean and modern styling. There was a heatwave during my stay and the Aircon made all the difference. Overall I had a fantastic stay and if I come to London again, this will be first on my list!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

HIEN

16 May 2024

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

Staff was excellent and attentive. Breakfast was good in value and price. Very clean. Only problem: room is very small. I guess we can’t expect bigger room in London, especially in such central and convenient locations.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

22 Mar 2024

Nice stay & great loc

I enjoyed my stay at Toby’s - super centrally located, amazing and kind staff, I felt safe and well cared for. The room was small but as soon as I’d settled in it didn’t bother me at all: very cozy and the dark blue panelling is a classy touch. Compared to London’s hotel offering I felt the value for money was spot on. As you should expect when in central London, there’s city and traffic noises, but with earplugs I slept well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ivy

30 May 2024

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

We stayed in a 4 person room. It had all been recently renovated. Room was a little tight but most London rooms are so adjust your expectations. There are some nice nuances such as a light over the mirror where the hairdryer was. Bathroom was fully renovated but was a tiny bit damp but we were in the basement so that could have been a factor. Overall I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

3 Apr 2024

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

Disliked: Room comfort

Clean and stylish but very small.

Room was nicely decorated but was very small and got incredibly hot through the night. The bed was very small (I’m not the tallest person) but my feet touched the wall when laid down. My sleep wasn’t great, primarily due to a guest setting off the fire alarm but appreciate the hotel has little to do with this. All the staff I encountered were really friendly and helpful and the hotel was generally clean and well presented.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

1 May 2024

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

The room was small but perfect for one person. It would have been nice to have at least a complimentary bottle of water. Also, there is no elevator on the property. This wasn't too much of an inconvenience for me since I only had 1 piece of luggage, but this could be a problem for those with a lot of large luggage and mobility challenges. The property is a short walk to the King's Cross-St. Pancras subway station. The hotel area is quiet but close to shopping area, food and cafes. I recommend this hotel for short trips.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Avoid until construction works next door finish

Massive construction project works happening literally next door to the building and my room! Clearly should have been offered some kind of discount, luckily I had to leave early otherwise I would have been waken up when the building started and if I was on a leisure trip that would have been very frustrating.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

23 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The room I was given was pretty much a cupboard. It had a false wall with a main door behind it and so much noise came in. The room was freezing cold and the aircon was on the whole time and I could not turn it off. The room was also very untidy with paint everywhere.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Dean

21 Jun 2023

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

No contact could be made prior to arrival. Phones not working. I needed to confirm late check in. No lifts offered to me. Room was not clean as should have been. Smoke alarms went off at 4am. Cost was extortionate for the level of this hotel. It was a back street B&B at best.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

24 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The stay was awful, the room stank of sewage and the toilet was unbearable. I asked for a new and told there wasn’t one. The receptionist knew there was an issue as he just left us standing there at check saying nothing and came back with air spray.l which he tried to hide at the bar. It was late so couldn’t find anywhere else to move. There was a leak at the back of the toilet with water and no plug for the sink. I would like some compensation and this was a health and safety concern and no help from the staff. Not his fault but not helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023