Swinton Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (2967 reviews)
18-24 Swinton Street , London , gb
+442078371451
swintonhotel@hotmail.com

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Bed bugs reported

Categories

Cleanliness
5.31
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with dirt, mold, and lack of cleanliness in the bathrooms.
Service
8.28
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, though service was standard.
Location
8.82
Location received positive remarks for convenience and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
6.27
Rooms were noted as basic with some experiencing issues like small size and noise.
Amenities
6.3
Mention of limited amenities and issues like lack of hot water and basic tea/coffee facilities.
Value for Money
9.26
Good value for the location and price, as per some reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Noted proximity to food options, but no specific positive mention of food service.
Overall Experience
7.68
Average experience influenced by both positive aspects and substantial complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:22

Property Description

Convenient Location near King's Cross St Pancras Station
The Swinton Hotel, just a stone's throw away from King's Cross St Pancras Railway Station, welcomes you with free WiFi and snug rooms. Ideal for exploring central London, the bustling West End is a mere 5-minute Tube ride from the station.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each room at Swinton Hotel boasts showers or baths, TVs, telephones, and tea/coffee facilities. For a touch of luxury, selected rooms offer direct garden access. The hotel also features a 24-hour reception, a peaceful garden, and a lift for upper floor convenience.

Relaxing Garden and Fitness Centre
Enjoy a continental breakfast in the charming dining room overlooking the garden. Additionally, make use of the on-site fitness centre with exclusive garden access for a rejuvenating stay.

Book now for a delightful London getaway at Swinton Hotel.

Important information:

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Please note that for group bookings of more than 5 rooms, different cancellation and payment policies apply. Guests should contact the property directly prior to booking.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LTN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2967 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.31
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 6.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 7.68
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David Young • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Great kocation

Cons:

Small rooms

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Koko • family_with_children • jp
6
Great staff and location
Pros:

This was my second time staying at Swinton hotel. The location is good, not too far from the King's Cross station and pretty good food options nearby. The staff are always very nice.

Cons:

The windows for the bathroom did not close fully so we had to take shower with the windows half open. Although the buildings are not too close, it's still facing some apartments, we felt a bit insecure. The wifi was weak - maybe because our room was on the 3rd floor since when i stayed last time, the wifi was ok.

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Fraser • solo_traveller • gb
1
For me, The worst
Pros:

Location wasn’t the problem

Cons:

That One night has caused so much discomfort. Bed bugs have made my week hell, bitten beyond belief. 1st time I’ve ever come across that in my life. It totally ruined my overseas trip that followed. Been the worst stay & week

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Laralee • solo_traveller • us
6
2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo traveller • gb
10
Good value, great location
Pros:

My second time staying here. Good value for the location. Room was clean. Staff are so kind. Will stay here again:-)

2025-07-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo traveller • gb
5
Good location, very basic but clean so did a job for a good price
Pros:

Good location, clean

Cons:

No hot water or toilet roll in the room.

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Auriel • solo traveller • gb
10
Good value, good location, comfortable room
Pros:

Nice little en suite room convenient location within walking distance of kings Cross and tube. Pleasant view of garden. Friendly staff.

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Hendrik • family with young children • nl
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good bed, good location.

Cons:

Located near very noisy street, no pillow case on my bed, very large and heavy key ring for the doors, no tea in my room, garden wasn't open when we stayed but that may not be the property's fault.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Wee • young couple • sg
2
Very poor
2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • family with young children • it
5
Ok for short period. 1-2 days max, very basic
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Location

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • family with young children • gb
8
A very convenient spot, comfortable, with friendly staff
Pros:

The location of the hotel was perfect, a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross with plenty of places to get fast food, groceries or brunch nearby.

A check-in time of 1.30pm is a little unusual and very handy.

The reception staff were friendly and happy to store my mobility aid so that I didn't have to keep it in my room.

The garden area is a welcome feature and part of the reason I booked this hotel over other similar places. Having a peaceful outside space with lots of options for seating and conversation was lovely.

Cons:

Yes, the room was small, stairs to the entrance, no aircon, this is all pretty standard for a non purpose-built hotel in London. As is traffic noise, to an extent.

But the traffic noise in a ground floor, street-facing room was significant. Even with the double windows closed it was maddening at certain times of day and late into the night. The road outside is part of the A501, and it shows.

Another thing I'd point out is that there is work going on in part of the building that is closed off, but detritus seems to have spilled out into the garden so it was quite untidy in places.

Finally, the bathroom was way past its best and in dire need of updating, so whilst it may have been as clean as possible it still looked grubby due to age, rust stains etc.

2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • solo traveller • gb
6
Pleasant
2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Shalyn • with friends • gb
5
Unpleasant and dirty
Pros:

I didn’t like anything about this property

Cons:

Not Clean - the bathroom was very small and the shower door had visible dirt and mould in the corners and door. Water in the bathroom sink would not flow and the carpet leading to the room was very dirty.
The place is located on a road with frequent traffic. We could hear large trucks passing by and any pedestrians that passed our room.
There was no air conditioning or a fan in the room and it was a hot day/night making the room very very hot.
Honestly not a great stay.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo traveller • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

N/a

Cons:

N/a

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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David • solo traveller • gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Non

Cons:

Room was infested with bedbugs

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Daly • young couple • gb
3
Dirty. Moldy.
Pros:

Room was nicely decorated for the size.

Cons:

Tv didn't have freeview as advertised. Dusty. Black mold in the bathroom. Sheets felt stiff and dirty. Tea and coffee facilities had disposable cups for some reason.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Rikke • young couple • dk
10
Exceptional
2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • family with young children • np
6
Price Value is okay, but hotel can use some renovation
Pros:

We had room downstairs with doors to the small garden at the backside of the hotel. That was good so that we good sit outside and that we couldn't hear the traffic passing by in front of the hotel.
The hotel is near King's cross railways station so easy to reach by walk
The staff gave us a small fan to cool down the room.
We had one double bed and one single bed. Matrass was comfortable.

Cons:

The corridor to reach the room is very narrow and the carpet in the corridor is very dirty and old.
When we arrived the room was very warm. The heating was on, while it was 28 degrees outside!
The garden behind is okay to sit in but could do with some more flowers and clean ashtrays.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • solo traveller • ca
3
Poor
Cons:

No A/C, no fan in room, different from photos.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee