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Arriva Hotel, London

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From69US$ /night
Check-in
01Apr2025
Check-out
02Apr2025
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room
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About the Hotel

47-55 Swinton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9NT

The Arriva Hotel is a two-star accommodation located in London's Kings Cross district, approximately a six-minute walk from both Kings Cross and St Pancras International stations. It features 75 comfortable guest rooms designed for both tourists and business travelers, offering budget-friendly rates. The hotel is situated close to notable attractions like the British Museum and the British Library, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.

Location

Situated on Swinton Street, the Arriva Hotel benefits from excellent transportation links. King's Cross underground station is just a five-minute walk away, providing access to multiple Underground lines. Nearby attractions include the British Library and the British Museum, both within a short walking distance, while public transport offers quick connections to other parts of London.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of room types, including single, double, twin, triple, and quad rooms. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, cable channels, and complimentary WiFi. Rooms also feature tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, and basic toiletries for guest convenience.

Eat & Drink

A continental breakfast is served daily in a spacious dining area within the hotel. The dining area provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals. The arrangement enhances the overall experience of staying at the Arriva Hotel, catering to both early risers and leisurely breakfast guests.

Leisure & Business

The Arriva Hotel includes amenities such as free WiFi throughout the property and a communal garden for guests to unwind. For business travelers, practical services like a tour desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage are available. Staff members are multilingual and accessible at the front desk to assist with local area inquiries.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
Max:
1 person
12 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
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Triple Room
Max:
3 persons
10 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Quadruple Room
Max:
4 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
London 2.5 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 14.4 km
London Heathrow (LHR) 29.8 km
Train
St Pancras Railway Station600 m
Kings Cross Station600 m
Underground
King's Cross St. Pancras tube500 m
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

47-55 Swinton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9NT
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47-55 Swinton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9NT
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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
80%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Lack of modern amenities
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
8.3
Location
9.3
Service
8.7
Dining
6.4
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 18 reviews
2.5/5 based on 916 reviews
7.1
7.1/10 based on 5889 reviews
#983 of 1,199 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor
James
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops providing easy access to various parts of London and is a short distance from the city center. The rooms are spacious with a perfect shower but lack a convenient kettle for guests. The dining options are minimal, offering continental-style dishes without pastries or marmalade. However, the service is excellent, especially with efficient housekeeping and tour assistance. The facility provides traditional regional homemade products but lacks some modern amenities.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious with a perfect shower, but a kettle would have been a nice addition.
Service
9.0
The service is superb, with efficient housekeeping and helpful tour/ticket assistance.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops providing easy access to various parts of London and is a short distance from the city center.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are minimal, lacking pastries or marmalade for a more varied experience.
Facilities
7.0
The facility offers traditional regional homemade products but could benefit from more modern amenities.
Greg
United States, February  2024
8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops and railway stations, making it easy to explore various parts of London. It is also situated next to two charming English pubs offering good food. The rooms are consistently clean and come equipped with a convenient charging area, perfect showers, and plenty of beds. However, the dining options are limited with a minimal continental-style offering and no pastries or marmalade. The homemade bread stands out as a positive feature.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were always kept clean with a perfect shower and featured three beds.
Service
8.0
The housekeeping service was attentive and tours/ticket assistance was readily available.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location near bus stops and railway stations provides easy access to different parts of London. It is also conveniently close to the station and surrounded by two lovely traditional English pubs.
Dining
6.0
While the dining options were minimal without pastries or marmalade, the homemade bread was a notable highlight.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities that meet the essential needs of guests.
Edgar
United States, January  2024
8.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were spotless and had all the essentials like a kettle and a perfect shower for a comfortable stay. The hotel's proximity to traditional English pubs and easy access to transportation made it very convenient. The dining experience was a bit lacking, with minimal options, but overall, it was a good value for the price.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were always kept clean and equipped with everything I needed, such as a kettle and good charging facilities.
Service
9.0
The service, including housekeeping and tours/ticket assistance, was excellent and attentive.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, with easy access to railway stations, traditional English pubs with great food, and bus stops to explore various parts of London.
Dining
7.0
Although the dining options were a bit minimal, the classic Italian dishes served were enjoyable.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, making it a great choice for travelers looking for convenience.
Roger
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.0/10

This hotel is a gem tucked close to Kings Cross Station with easy access to traditional English pubs and the tube. The rooms are cozy with comfortable beds and a perfect shower setup, but lacking in modern amenities like phone charging points. The service is top-notch, especially with prompt housekeeping and helpful tour assistance. However, the dining options are minimal, missing out on pastry delights and marmalade. The hotel's location is superb for travelers seeking convenience and local dining experiences.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are cozy with comfortable beds and a perfect shower setup. However, they lack modern amenities like phone charging points.
Service
9.0
The service here is top-notch, especially with prompt housekeeping and helpful tour assistance.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is superb, close to Kings Cross Station and two lovely traditional English pubs with good food. Easy access via the tube makes it convenient for travelers.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offers a minimal continental style, lacking pastries and marmalade.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers limited facilities, missing out on more extensive dining options.
Great location
Limited dining options
Alf
United Kingdom, December  2023
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a great location close to transport options. However, the dining experience lacked variety in offerings. The hotel provides good value for the price paid.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were always kept clean and had comfortable beds for a restful stay, with convenient amenities like phone charging points. The complimentary breakfast was a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The service, including housekeeping and tour assistance, was top-notch, ensuring a hassle-free experience during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was convenient, with easy access to nearby transport options, including bus stops and the subway, making it simple to explore different parts of London.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were satisfactory overall, but the breakfast offerings lacked variety like pastries and marmalade. However, the fresh pasta was a delightful surprise.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were well-maintained, providing the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
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