Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings
18-24 Swinton Street, Kings Cross, Camden, London, WC1X 9NX
Swinton Hotel, London
We are located a few minutes from London's bustling King's Cross and offer accommodation at very affordable rates. The Swinton Hotel is located in the centre of... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 6/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 7/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 6/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on October 18, 2008
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Anonymous ( Other)
on October 16, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Not a pleasant experience, didn't want to shower because of the smell in the bathroom, slept on top of the bed covers as the lower sheet was badly stained. Floor was obviously a stranger to a 'hoover'." (107781486)
Continental breakfast was better than expected
Dirty floor, obviously not been cleaned recently. Debris apparent. En-suite bathroom clean, but very smelly ? drains ? didn't want to shower in it. TV not working Broken electric wall plug - could see live wiring. Bedding was clean, but stained
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Andrea ( Group of work colleagues)
from Sunderland , GB on August 21, 2008
Not very clean in hall ways and very old decor/carpets. No mirror in one of the rooms.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 17, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"not enjoyable. Needs some effort from staff to make this a more welcoming place to stay." (108072156)
comfortable bed, tea/coffee making facilities
reception scruffy, room very small, breakfast not served early enough so we couldn't have any, no air conditioning
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 13, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"very enjoyable and easy access to the undergroung" (107376668)
1 excellent location 2 very friendly staff 3 excellent service at breakfast time 4 towels renewed daily 5 delighted with the tea making facilities
would benefit from a general overall
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on November 11, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Could not have been a worse experience" (107548553)
no good points
Room appeared to be a very small prison cell with no air conditioning and the beds were too small to sleep in without falling out.
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Mohammed ( Solo business traveller)
from Birmingham , GB on November 11, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"poor did not enjoy" (107969973)
Room had a very bad smell , could do with a clean and some air freshner
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 19, 2008
Although very old it was very clean
Hotel is very old with some very old furniture and interior, needs renewal urgently
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Bryan ( Family with older children)
from Ulverston , GB on October 27, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"ok " (107225399)
rooms nice and clean service good breakfast room a bit crammed
decor of double room poor tvs did not work properly
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 13, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Poor" (107330580)
Broken Tiles on the floor in the bathroom, shower was very small, breakfast was too basic.
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Colin m ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Liverpool , GB on October 12, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I had not stayed in the area for several years but the Swinton was exactly what I expected from previous experience. Staff were efficient and friendly. I would have preferred a full English breakfast to be available, but that is a minor criticism, although it could lead me to look elsewhere in future." (107155843)
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Saint charles , US on September 30, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"With little exception the worst hotel we stayed in throughout our visit to the UK. The management of the hotel was marginal, the problems we had were rectified on request, but should have been corrected prior to our observing the problem. We specifically chose this hotel because it had a lift, but then found it didn't work. Just plain horrible !" (107245468)
Hotel Location
Lift was not working Shower Drain did not work TV remote had no batteries On last day of stay the Coridore light was out
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Keighley , GB on August 12, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"It was an enjoyable experience. The staff were very good, the breakfast was good, plenty of it. I will be recommending this hotel to my friends and family." (107124076)
Pleaseant and attentive staff
Room was very hot, couldn't find any way of cooling it down bar opening the window, being on the bottom floor, it posed a security question.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 12, 2008
Proximity to Kings Cross
Room very small. Quite noisy due to traffic
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Donald ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Downham market , GB on September 27, 2008
bed clean and well made. Pleasant breakfast pleasant dining room staff.
Scruffy, needs a brush up
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 9, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"The single room was very simple, but it's close to the centre and with the breakfast together generally it's ok." (108074180)
Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good! (Very important how you start your day.) King's Cross St. Pancras station is just a few minutes walk.
Heavy and noisy traffic front. (Motorbikes were pretty unbearable...)
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Chris ( Solo business traveller)
from Plymouth , GB on September 22, 2008
room cleaned well
Miserable desk staff, quite apalling really, although breakfast staff very friendly. Hotel is rather shabby with tight corridors
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on July 30, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I will recommend this hotel to others" (108096095)
Performance of staff, Breakfast
One of the three beds was inconvenient, Water was falling from the ceiling in bathroom, Metal stand in bathroom was roasted
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Linda ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Anaconda , US on September 20, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Okay, but I'd never stay there again. There were a lot of better options in the area." (107196332)
Free internet access to guests - can't get in some rooms, but can access in the lobby. A lot of places charge you 10 pounds a day or more to access the internet. Also within easy access of King's Cross station which is a central hub for the tube which was very helpful. Great sport's pub around the corner.
Everything was very dirty - daily cleaning services very poor. Bring your own towels and wash clothes as towels were few and far between and wash clothes non-existent. Lift was broken for most of my stay so be prepared to hoof it with your luggage.
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Duma ( Young couple)
from Basel , CH on July 29, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"it was okay." (108084530)
the location of the hotel was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
we found the hotel untidy, dirty and too compact.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 16, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Very dissappointed in overall impression of the hotel. Lack of cleanliness, poor decor, condition of en suite/wet room." (107183382)
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Paul ( Young couple)
from Norwich , GB on July 9, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I would never stay at this hotel again & certainly never recommend it. I am actually a hotel manager for a very popular & successful chain & the only reason i did not stay in one of my own is convenience of location. This hotel was so substandard in comparison to any others i have ever come across." (97849294)
The breakfast staff were accommodating
The welcome was absolutely shocking, staff encountered on reception did not once smile, or offer any friendly conversation at all. The rooms we stayed in, 15 & 19 were filthy and the basic facilities did not work. I got scolded in the shower as there was no cold water & had to wash at the sink with a trickle of water which was coming straight out of the u-bend under the sink onto the floor. The plug in the shower was full of hairs & fluff & was evident it had not been cleaned. I didn't take my shoes off through the stay as i was not confident of the cleanliness. Thick dust covered the tv & cobwebs covered the curtain pelmets.
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Stephen ( Group of work colleagues)
from London , GB on September 12, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"PLEASANT STAY" (107241309)
STAFF HELPFULNESS - EASE OF CHECKING IN - CLOSS TO KINGS CROSS STATION
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Nick ( Solo business traveller)
from Nuneaton , GB on September 12, 2008
clean and cheap
dull, depressing
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Dean ( Young couple)
from Selston , GB on May 28, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"From getting out of the car the outside of the hotel looked like a dumping ground with rubbish down the steps and at the side and also a broken window. I was still feeling optimistic about the inside as you don't tend to judge a book by it's cover but as I walked into reception it looked like the hotel had had a fire as the chipwood white wallpaper was black and grey with dirt. I proceeded to check in at reception to be welcomed (not!!) by a dirty clothed man who had no idea about customer etiquette, needless to say we didn't even go to find out what the room was like if the entrance was that bad then I dread to think what that was like. We ended up going out to find alternative accomodation and ended up getting a 5***** hotel for £10 more than The Swinton Hotel. How they have managed to stay open for so long is a mystery to us, not only is it over priced but the website is VERY misleading." (97884033)
Where do I begin??? Everything.
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Philip ( Mature couple)
from Basingstoke , GB on August 29, 2008
Clean
Noisey
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on August 26, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"ok for transit or overstay." (107141335)
Free internet access and cable tv. Quiet because my room is not facing the road.
there is a little stench in the room but still bearable.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 25, 2008
Easy to find aswell, location good for transport areas
rooms just a bit untidy/shabby, in realisation, that it is a old building.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 3, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"For the price it was entirely "adequate". Do not stay here if you are looking for somewhere to spend any time. Do stay here if you are looking for somewhere cheep and comfortable to crash during a capital visit." (97501812)
The price and location were Good. The room was clean and surprisingly nicely decorated.
The first impression of the hotel (prior to seeing the room) was poor. All of the corridors and reception stank of cigarette smoke.(Our understanding was that the entire hotel was no-smoking. Reception and corridors have a seedy feel to them.
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Roger ( Group of adult friends)
from Ingar㶠, SE on June 9, 2008
The best ting with this hotell it is staff. They are fantastic.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 24, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Quite nice" (97870818)
friendly helpful staff/ clean /reasonable price / convienient to tube station / quiet neighborhood
very lumpy bed / wi-fi connection could not be established in my room (#1)
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 22, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"actually good price, good place, friendly staff, good service. but very small room and the most disturbing fact, you can't sleep because of the traffic noise. just complete good service with thicker windows..." (108002390)
very friendly staff
very noisy (traffic noise from the street), couldn't sleep well
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 15, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Comfortable bed in a small but perfectly acceptable single room, with a shower, wc, tv, fan and fridge. Very convenient for an overnight stay. Check in after 1pm and check out by 11am. Reception and access was available 24hrs. If what you are looking for is just a comfortable, safe and convenient place to stay in London at a reasonable price then this is ideal." (108030842)
Comfortable, easy to find and good location. Excellent breakfast and waitresses. Would definitely stay here again.
wc and shower were a little old and "tired" but perfectly acceptable but, for London, I found this hotal good value for money and will use again.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on May 29, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I stayed almost 80 nights past one year and this is the worst hotel I ever stayed. Such a small toilet I really missed the fun of having in a holiday." (97995856)
The hotel is very bad. The toilet is very small and feel like we will struck inside.While sitting on the closet there is a lot of inconvience .Batch room door opening and closing is a real chaalenge.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 8, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"for " (97657971)
staff were lovely, very accomodating.
very small room, small bathroom and shower. stairway and corridors to the rooms are very small. Difficult to get down stairs to access room with suitcases.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on May 2, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"There was no lock on the windows in my room. Fire escape was right outside the largest window. Obviously not much sleep as worried everytime I heard a noise. Fridge right next to the bed also kept me awake. Bathroom smelt really bad. Shower holder broken so had to hold shower head. Electrical sockets not conveniently placed. Room could do with a good clean." (97142014)
Breakfast was good value, plenty of hot water
Room
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 7, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"My stay was overall favorable and it was close to the British Library and Kings Cross. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was basic but there was plenty of it. I would stay there again. " (108017620)
The bed linen and towels were spotless, the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast staff were cordial and efficient when dealing with guests.
No real bad points, other than minor gripe's, like there was only one pillow on the single bed, and the bed was make up of some foreign material, like an incontinent mattress, as it was loud when one tossed and turned. Actually it contributed to a disturbed sleep.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 2, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I thought the room was ideal for my needs. " (99975393)
Clean, perfect for what I had in mind.
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Jason ( Group of work colleagues)
from Guernsey , GB on July 1, 2008
This is by far the worst hotel i have ever stayed in.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on July 1, 2008
Too much noise from the street
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 1, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Adequate for a very short stay. I didn't have breakfast so I can't comment on it." (108003646)
Reception and checking-in was fine.
Hotel is situated on a very noisy road so I didn't sleep very well.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 21, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Unpleasant" (97692971)
Security Large parking place
Error in booking confirmation Slow treatment in check in process Inferior TV
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Aarno ( Family with older children)
from Parola , FI on June 17, 2008
With breakfast there wer cereals and milk, but no youghurt. I eat cereals with pleasure, but I am not able to drink milk.
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Raghvendra ( Solo business traveller)
from Ottawa , CA on June 12, 2008
economic. good location.
no interaction with the customers.poor check out.
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Dawn ( Solo business traveller)
from Insch , GB on June 10, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"very good, helpful staff, clean room" (97967770)
clean, good shower, friendly staff
lift very small, breakfast room crowded, no hairdryer available
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 1, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"not a 5 star hotel but can definitely spend one or two nights there " (97367686)
good train connections; free wireless;
weird window and shower
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David ( Solo business traveller)
from Burton on trent , GB on April 24, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I was welcomed in a friendly and informal manner and also the staff readily gave information to me for the various places I needed to visit ~ ie Bus Routes, locations etc.. The continental breakfast was good and the Dining Room small and friendly. All in all the hotel was basic but more than adequate for my needs, and I would definitely book again. Obviously, I can only speak as a 'solo' visitor I do not know what the facilities are like for families or couples." (97874250)
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Gary ( Solo leisure traveller)
from The woodlands , US on August 19, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I felt the room was excellent for the price and conviently located to help my visit be easy" (107291385)
Excellent beautiful rooms
too small
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Anonymous ( Other)
on August 16, 2008
Swinton Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Overall an excellent hotel with great staff. Good location and a very comfortable, relaxed experience. Very reasonable rates. I would definitely recommend it to others and stay there again myself" (107169818)
All staff were great - courteous, friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and in good working order. WiFi internet worked trouble free. Bed was very comfortable.
Traffic noise due to location - recommend requesting a room facing away from the street. Coffee at breakfast was instant.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on May 28, 2008
Central for Kingscross Station
Very very basic, wildlife in bed,had to brush down then sleep on own towel, very noisey at front of hotel
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