THE CROSSING 1778, London

The Swinton Hotel sits on a quiet street a short walk from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, offering direct access to Eurostar, national rail, and six Tube lines. The West End's shops, bars, and theatres are about 5 minutes by Tube; walking takes around 30 minutes. Numerous restaurants, cafes, and mini-markets are within a 5-minute walk. For drivers, there is no on-site parking, but street parking is free from 18:30 to 08:30, and a nearby car park on Britannia Street costs £18-20 per day.

Room types include single, double, twin, triple, and family rooms (sleeping up to 4 adults and 1 infant). All have private bathrooms with shower, flat-screen TV, telephone, and complimentary tea/coffee with biscuits. Some rooms feature garden views or direct access to the garden. Sound insulation varies: rooms on the garden side tend to be quieter, while street-facing rooms may experience traffic noise. There is no air conditioning, but fans can be provided on request. Daily housekeeping restocks towels and refreshments. Some rooms have been recently refurbished; decor and size vary. Note that wardrobes are not available in all rooms, and hairdryers can be collected from reception.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 09:30 (can start as early as 06:15 on request). The continental buffet includes bread, croissants, cereal, yogurt, fruit, boiled eggs, cold meats, cheese, and a choice of juices and hot drinks. The cost is £6.50-£7.90 per person, depending on the rate. There is no on-site restaurant or bar for other meals, but the area is well-served by a variety of eateries within a short walk, from casual cafes to international restaurants.

The fitness centre is compact but equipped with modern machines and opens directly onto the garden. The garden is a quiet green space with outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a sun terrace, ideal for relaxing. There is no swimming pool, spa, or sauna.

WiFi is available free throughout the hotel. The front desk is staffed 24 hours and offers concierge service, express check-in/out, and lockers. Luggage storage is free both before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping and ironing service are complimentary. A safety deposit box is available at reception. The lift provides access to upper floors (occasionally out of service). Cots can be requested, and one visitor per room is allowed. Pets are not permitted. The hotel is non-smoking, with a designated smoking area. Accepted payment methods include Visa, JCB, Maestro, and MasterCard.