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Howard Winchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum

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Howard Winchester Hotel in central London offers free in-room WiFi and a smoke-free environment. Guests enjoy a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and attentive staff. Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road are just steps away for easy city exploration.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Extra Single Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Extra Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room with Shared Toilet

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Argyle Square, London, England, WC1H 8AS

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Howard Winchester Hotel

Hotel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum, Howard Winchester Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Winchester Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Winchester Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Howard Winchester Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howard Winchester Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howard Winchester Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Howard Winchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for overnight stay near the stations and walking distance to new shopping and restaurants behind the train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ckean and friendly. Would definately use this little gem again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Great location for King’s Cross, nice clean hotel for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the price and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arturo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Budget hotel, it’s literally just meant for sleeping, showering. Don’t expect anything else. Staff nice but getting extra things was a pain like a blanket or paper
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shady characters at night around the square. But hotel experience was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring London
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel that looked like recently renovated at the heart of King's Cross. I would definitely come back to this hotel next time in London if the prices are as fair as they are.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Always a great stay!

Staff are very friendly. Fantastic stay as always. This is my first choice hotel now for my London trips and will always book here first before trying other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

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

Would recommend this hotel

Very comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful Lina helped me with my esim and made me feel so welcome. The chap on checkout was super helpful too. Such a nice quiet location, yet so close to st pancreas and an amazing french bakery around the corner. Look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location that’s only a short walk away from major train stations, & the staff is friendly, accommodating and very helpful! The rooms are quaint but well updated. Although the rooms are small, this is to be expected in Europe and they still had absolutely everything you need even for a longer term stay. We would absolutely book here again for the location convenience, but also the comfort of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arindam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to King’s Cross, close to Theatre District. Rooms are tiny, but very clean and comfy. No a/c or fan, but the window provided a breeze. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Clean and nice Hotel. Highly Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to trains and tube
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prices are very good, location is perfect, and the service is amazing. Don't expect Hilton, you get a great deal here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the train station. Nice and clean space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Perfect place for an overnight stay, just a short 3 minute walk from King’s Cross St Pancras station but in a tranquil square away from the traffic. Very clean and comfortable. No lift but only had a small suitcase so stairs were manageable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Faina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible room. Extremely small even for one. Laying in bad you looking directly into the toilet. Very unplesent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Nice hotel with friendly staff

Nice little room only hotel with very friendly staff on duty 24 hrs. Close to King Cross and St Pancras stations and not far from Coal Drops Yard with lots of places to eat or drink. There is no lift in this accommodation and if you’re in a 4th floor room it’s a bit of a climb, particularly with luggage. Rooms were clean and tidy with a lovely little wet room. Nice and quiet and would definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
The park across the street smells of heavy Marijuana and is sketchy to say the least. No elevator is highly inconvenient for luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Walking distance to St Pancras International. The beds were comfortable although the rooms were relatively small. No lift so tricky with heavy luggage although some assistance was offered. Would stay again en route to Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location as we were catching Eurostar the next morning Lovely clean room and bathroom The only downside is the noise from the street but it’s not too bad unless you need to have the window open
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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