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Reviews of Swinton Hotel 2 stars

18-24 Swinton Street, Camden, London, WC1X 9NX, United Kingdom

#656 of 1,007 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2632 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sonorization of the rooms could improve. I could hear the person in the next room snoring, but it was a minor detail. Other than that, it was great.

    The hotel is well located, near to London King Cross Station, so it's easy to move around the city. Although I booked a small room with a single bed, the mattress was extremely comfortable, so I was relieved about that. Also they left me some courtesy cookies, coffee and tea which I thought it was quite nice. The room was extremely clean and well lit. It was a good balance between price-quality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hairdryer, asked at reception but unfortunately none were available

    Ease of booking and checking in. 24/7 desk. It was quiet and the hotel was well located

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very bad quality, even if it wasn't expensive, I don't recommend it. I travelled for business, so I lacked a desk in my room.

    Comparing to other places in that location of similar price, it had nice interior of the room. It was clean, staff was very kind and location is superb.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room below the canteen area, so the staff started to prepare tables and food at 5:30am.

    Location and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    6.0
    Nice room, uncomfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the bed let it down. We slept OK but certainly wasn't the most comfortable bed. The foam mattress had a large dip in the middle and the pillows were small and flat. The curtains were hanging on by a thread which made closing them bit of a task without pulling them down. Definitely wasn't a terrible stay but was definitely a budget hotel that could do better.

    The staff at reception were polite and welcoming. The room was nice and clean. It had a good shower

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was located near King's Cross so great for commuting. Spotlessly clean and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is quite old school. The elevator was a little scary at first, but there is one if that's something you care about. Room was very small, even by small room standards. There was no real desk room for me to be on my computer for a little bit. The system to leave your keys with the front desk instead of taking them with you was a bit strange.

    The hotel is very close to King's Cross and was decent value for London. All the people on staff I interacted with were super nice as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was incredibly small. Kettle provided which was good, but had to either be placed on the floor or tiny bedside table to plug in. Curtain hanging off so was very light in the room all night and loud noises every time someone used the staircase.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Good but basic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic facilities

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was at downstairs

    Personnel was very kind and helped a Loy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn't a big fan of the fact that you can't lock the door once you're inside the room. I mean, you need a key to enter, but seeing that I was a solo traveller I sort of wanted something else to keep the door locked. The WiFi wasnt very consistent.

    The location was very convenient as it was close to king cross station as well as angel station (which is what I needed) and the reception was open all the time, which was great. The bed was surprisingly comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely atmosphere rooms very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very welcoming

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed mattress sagged in the middle making for a slightly uncomfortable sleep

    Ideally located for our plans. Clean hotel friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside of hotel a bit dull try some hanging baskets with flowers

    Location near Kingscross rail station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Good economical and comfortable stay for one night while traveling through London
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, we thought it was a great value

    Nice location near Kings Cross station

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a room on the ground floor facing the street and it was a bit noisy for a light sleeper as me. The room and the bathroom are on a tiny side but it was enough for two nights.

    Good location within a short walk from the station. Staff is very friendly. We were not only able to leave the bags in the morning but they even offered us water for the way back home. We didn't have breakfast in the hotel but instead we found an amazing breakfast restaurant very close to the hotel (Cappadocia cafe). Overall I recommend this hotel as it served its purpose for the price we paid.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice little hotel
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real breakfast offerings but close enough to lots of options

    Staff were friendly and supportive, as soon as they spotted that I walk with a stick they moved us to a ground floor room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Could be better. Not what we paid for unfortunately.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities, the excessive noise and the uneven flooring.

    The staff really were lovely, but on our second night we got no sleep at all. Our room was on the ground floor near reception and all night we had a LOT of noise and disruption. Mostly from people wandering the halls at 3am but we also was woken up at about half 5 by someone unpacking a delivery in the hall outside our room. There was a lot of banging outside our door. Our room was also on a slant which was very disorientating and the bathroom was so tiny we couldn't fit too well in there comfortably. The photos made the place looks a lot smarter than it was, but again, can't fault the staff and the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good place for an overnight stay when travelling to/from Kings Cross/St Pancras
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very small. Fortunately, we had a room with a (small) double + a single bed, otherwise the night would not have been comfortable. Vent in the bathroom not working, hair dryer not working and no hooks etc to hang towels - mentioned to staff on checkout, they promised to look into this.

    The hotel is perfectly situated not far from St Pancras / Kings Cross station. Close to restaurants. Our room was towards the garden, so not bothered by any traffic. Coffee/tea facilities and biscuits in the room appreciated :) Breakfast ok - would have liked proper coffee instead of instant coffee though.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Stayed 1 night, staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was exceptionally clean, would return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close and accessible to King’s Cross station. Literally 5 minutes walk to find the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I was told I could check in early but had to wait

    The location was great and I never got bothered all weekend by staff they seemed to wait til I was out before servicing the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, good facilities and very clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size meant the double bed was against the wall on one side, although it was comfy and we managed fine with this

    Friendly staff, good communication, nice extras like tea,coffee biscuits. Room was very clean and well equipped

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Short stay. Clean convienient for eurostar. Always request a end of corridor and none road facing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    347 is on the road side which is very noisy. To make it slightly easier may I suggest the hotel messages guests to advise if they are coming by train from st pancreas station they head towards McDonalds then walk up the street where Nandos is on your right. Do not cross over to Nandos. How to get there from St Pancrease, I arrived in the dark at st pancrease and so did have some issues as my phones GPS got confused with so many roads all connecting at one point. Once you have the right st your phone should navigate you easily enough.

    I had a new room which was done nicely. Bed was comfortable. I was in room 347 would recommend 346 as both rooms are at the end of the corridor so you would not hear people walking past your door Staff were very pleasant and I was very thrilled they have a lift as it is an old building. Arrived late and checked out early so didnt have breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Staff helpful and friendly. Very clean, good shower, excellent position for St Pancras sand Kings Cross Station, perhaps
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps the price hike compared to two or three years ago. More the three times the price.

    Very clean and nicely decorated. The staff very friendly, Yas checked us in and he was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Made us feel at ease, also in morning we had a lovely staff member see us off, friendly and helpful. We left early to catch Eurostar, so can’t comment on breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

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