Howard Winchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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9 Argyle Square, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Extra Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room with Shared Toilet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Leicester Square. St. Paul's Cathedral and Oxford Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Winchester Hotel

Hotel near The British Museum in London
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Howard Winchester Hotel offers 48 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Winchester Hotel to the airport?

Howard Winchester Hotel is 9.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Winchester Hotel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Winchester Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $221, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Howard Winchester Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Winchester Hotel.

Does Howard Winchester Hotel offer free breakfast?

Howard Winchester Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Howard Winchester Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Howard Winchester Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Howard Winchester Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Howard Winchester Hotel have a pool?

Howard Winchester Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Howard Winchester Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Winchester Hotel to downtown London?

Howard Winchester Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Howard Winchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tahnee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was helpful. Room was lovely and beds really comfortable. Very central to Train and Tube stations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel close to St Pancras. Very clean and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, spotless, extras included such as tea and coffee and slippers, great price and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to public transport which was helpful for an early international trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and convenient for St Pancras. The rooms are small, however functional and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always my go to hotel in London. Staff are always welcoming and rooms great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect! Room was spotless, staff very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and the room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed, toiletries and tea/coffee available, lovely staff, great location and amenities. Amazing, definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, tiny (by American standards) rooms. We were there only on Christmas Day but it felt like a safe, quiet, walkable neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great hotel to stay at. This was my 5th stay this year alone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice hotel, had everything I needed and convenient location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My third visit, good value, comfortable bed and neat little bathroom. Always very clean. Very good double glazing keeps room quiet. Desk staff are all welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Convenient location, spotless room and bathroom. Staff were warm, friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfortable, I was able to control the heat in the room (turn off) and open the windows (I like a cold room!) so I had a restful sleep. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was kind and helpful, the room was nice, the area felt safe and was very convenient for St. Pancréas, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jinling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stuff is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
CLEAN, STAFF EFFICENT FRIENDLY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and tidy. Good night's sleep. Close to St Pancras Station. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small rooms but friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walkable area, great access to transport through St. Pancras, room was nice, staff was kind
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for stations, friendly staff, rooms in good condition, but noise travels easily between rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

wong

Liked: Staff & service
The location is convenient but a bit noisy at night!! The room is small but overall acceptable. However, the towel provided is so dirty with hair from previous user?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026