Reviews of Howard Winchester Hotel
9-10 Argyle Sq, Camden, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom
#473 of 1,010 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2140 hotel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Melanie
Australia1 review9.0“Thoroughly enjoyed the comfort and cleanliness of this hotel and the helpfulness of the staff who are there 24/7. Th”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no lifts so if you have a heavy suitcase be prepared to carry it up a couple of flights of stairs. Although a very helpful member of staff did that for me on this occasion. 😃
Cosy, warm and clean accommodation that is so accessible for those needing to get out and about in London.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom14 reviews7.0“I slept there then departed- it suited the purpose”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
On arrival I was told I could have a twin instead of the double, which was available, if I paid more money- not good, helpful or nice
Close to KngsX which is why it was booked Room and ensuite small but functional - it is fine for laying down your head to sleep
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Lisa
Bermuda10 reviews7.0“Decent and convenient hotel really close to train stations.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Extra Single Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No ice machine and face clothes in bathroom
Location, clean and easy.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Kate
United Kingdom15 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Clean, quiet, safe and comfortable. Room was small but compact.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Gill
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Fairly cheap and cheerful. Ok for one night.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of lifts. Room was very warm and the heating wasn’t even on. Room doors were very close together which meant a lot of noise when other guests returned to their rooms. Walls not very sound proof.
Easy to find, clean and presentable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Richard
United Kingdom49 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Excellent value hotel near a major rail link.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only room facilities and narrow stairs. A construction project nearby of no real consequence.
Great location. Extremely helpful and polite staff. Perfect for an overnight stay. A very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Georgina
United Kingdom27 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Good place for an overnight stay. Convenient location and well presented.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not very soundproof.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Boguslawa
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good hotel for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower was low.For US was ok but a tall person might have a problem.
Good location,friendly staff.We could leave the luggage before check in and after check out.The room was clean and the bed comfortable.Short walk to King Cross Underground and to the St Pancras International Station.Even thought the hotel is near street at night was quiet and you can sleep well.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Marc
Australia68 reviews19 helpful votes8.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Housekeeping was very poor. Bins not emptied. Beds not made. Bathroom was extremely small which is ok but very very wet which was made worse by housekeeping not coming daily.
Great location.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom6 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“All good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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Great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Neil
United Kingdom17 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“I would stay there again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Though the facilities were good and everything else was god too the room was pokey
Location excellent
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Océane
France1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room in the back of the hotel, level minus 1 : should be indicated when booking and a discount should be applied.
Very good location for a short stay in London Not too noisy but could be better Room was fine for a 2-night stay
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Steven
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location. Clean and tidy. Bed comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Tammy
United Kingdom15 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was tiny with no windows and had a strange door which you could see inside through the large gaps with the sink outside the bathroom inside the sleeping area which didn't feel right but despite this not being my preference it didn't hinder our stay at all. With our room on the ground floor right next to the walk way and reception area we experienced a lot of outside noise late at night with passers-by and the squeak of the main front door. You could feel the vibration of the tube beneath when it passed through so if you need silence this may not be for you.
The hotel was a short walk from main train stations Euston and Kings Cross with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores situated nearby. The hotel is a small but suitable sized room for the two of us and had what it needed for our two night stay over. Staff on the reception area were really friendly and happy to help.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Melanie
United Kingdom33 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Conveniently located near to the station for solo female traveller. Friendly staff and very clean. Second visit and will”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Friendly staff, great location close to tube. Very clean and comfy bed. Good shower.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Quinty
Netherlands3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“An amazing stay in the heart of London for a reasonable fare”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is very efficiently decorated
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Isobel
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A comfortable, convenient place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was perfect for us, there are no lifts which may be a problem for less able people, however there are not many stairs to climb.
The hotel was exceptionally clean, housekeeping to be congratulated. The room was small but it had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. The proximity to St Pancras/Kings Cross was ideal for our early morning trip on Eurostar. Staff were helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Milo
United Kingdom1 review1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent location, clean no frills hotel, perfect base for solo London explorers”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
As a tall guy, the staircases could probably use some signs to mind your head as ended up hitting a few doorways as they are quite low.
Incredible location and exactly what we were looking for, no frills hotel perfect for solo travellers on work trips, clean small room with private bathroom, great place to use as a base when you are going to be spending a lot of time out and about in the city and need a comfy bed to return to at night. 24 hour reception who look after keys so always someone on hand if needed. Incredible water pressure and better than expected shower. Just far enough away from KingsX to be able to get a quiet nights sleep.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Emily
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Fantastic hotel and location for KX trains!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place to stay ready to board a train from Kings Cross!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Sandra
Germany10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was very small. Didn’t mind the sink in the shower but the door and the toilet have been very narrow if you‘re on the bigger side.
Great and very convenient location to explore London.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Peter
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were there for such a short time, we never got the full benefit
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Chris
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Great location and room very clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Stairs to the rooms are fairly narrow.
Great location near Kings across station. Room on small side but very clean and comfortable. Staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Maruša
Slovenia4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“A great choice for those prioritizing location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Tiny room but ok for travelling as you only sleep in it. All I really missed was a small fridge to keep my water cold.
Excellent location near Kings Cross and St. Pancras, making it incredibly convenient for getting to and from the hotel. The room was small yet comfortable and had a TV and a safe. No problems with check-in and check-out, and the staff were very friendly. Great for the price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Comfortable, clean and well priced”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No toiletries in room, but I always take my own. Room at top floor with no lift, but I knew that on booking so no issue.
Very clean and well appointed. Quality for the price was exceptional. Staff were happy and helpful. Iron and ironing board available. WiFi had a strong signal. TV had lots of channels. Ensuite bathroom good for the price.
Stayed in April 2024
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