King's Cross London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Steampunk townhouse curio
Whimsical steampunk curiosities meet Victorian townhouse architecture in an eccentric hideaway overlooking the quiet greenery of Argyle Square.
What it’s good at
Notable
Repurposed Victorian coal-hole tables, airline trolley vanities, and Scottish textiles shape Henry Chebaane's whimsical townhouse interiors.
Notable
Three Grade II listed 1850 Victorian townhouses face Argyle Square, retaining period masonry proportions and original layouts.
Listed
The dedicated TOAST resident lounge pairs morning pastries with evening drams from seventy Scottish whiskies.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel faces the leafy center of Argyle Square, just a five-minute walk from King's Cross and St Pancras International.
The rooms
Solid oak floors, slate palettes, and Argyle-stitched headboards pair with repurposed coal-hole tables, while select suites add sunken soaking tubs.
Treatments
- Treatments
- On-demand in-room massage therapies and bespoke facials.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
A self-service pantry keeps fresh fruit, morning pastries, and hot drinks laid out along the metal counter.
How it began
Three 1850s Victorian townhouses were converted into a surreal narrative world centered on a fictional time-travel rift at St Pancras Gasworks.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.