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The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus

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Superior Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Interior detail
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Solo Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Solo Rooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Rooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Rooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Rooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Townhouse Group Suites | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Townhouse Group Suites

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. London Eye and Hyde Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 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 - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop at The Standard - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus
As a guest of The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London offers 60 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

California Hotel London
California London
The California London, England
The California London
The California
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel
The California - London Kings Cross London
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London to the airport?

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London is 10.5 mi (48-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 The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London on May 3, 2026 start from $151, including 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 The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London.

Does The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London have a pool?

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London does not have a pool.

Does The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London to downtown London?

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London is 1.5 mi away from London.

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t get the breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quiet for central stay, my room was accessible and close to reception so expected noise but slept soundly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, plenty of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will hear trains in the basement but I loved it'
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was very small, but everything necessary was there building is quite old, but overall good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was too small, there's no lift, no sound proofing, internet was hit and miss and the hot water was unreliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff - truly kind, approachable and ready to help with anything. The property was immaculate - credit to the cleaning staff. Not only the rooms themselves but every corner of the property was clean - above and beyond - and well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room was more spacious than expected and very clean. Amenities such as coffee and tea are provided, and two bottles of drinking water are replenished daily. Breakfast is excellent and is served a la carte at the neighboring Spagnoletti restaurant. Some people complain about noise from the subway that runs beneath the hotel, but my room was on the first floor and I didn't experience any noise there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located close to kings cross. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was simple but clean, stylish and well-equipped. However, beware that many rooms (including the double room I was in) are in the basement where the underground can be heard very loudly through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

TAYLOR

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nothing like was pictured above. Was on the lower ground floor Room 101. The bathroom was extremely dated, however shower was good. Immediately we could hear people walking around on the upper level which was reception so that continued into the early hours and first thing in the morning. We could hear the underground going past well into the early hours. We could hear staff talking at reception through the ceiling, baring in mind reception is open 24/7. In the morning we were woken again at 6am by other guests and staff due to thin walls and walking around upstairs, the cleaners were extremely noisy in the morning as the cleaning cupboard was opposite. They were slamming doors and shouting between themselves. We were then woken again by the fire alarm going off at 8:00, we were not informed there would be a test before hand. As we left the room we had to navigate around all the cleaners equipment and other rooms dirty bin bags. To access the stairs. There was a sign in the desk stating a fire alarm test would be done the Monday, but this was the Sunday. Wouldn’t stay here again and have had much better experiences at bigger brands, I didn’t feel especially safe staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was good, matress comfortable but the floor was dirty and there was no light switch by the beds, or a lamp. I found this highly uncomfortable and risky, as there was a step between the beds area and the rest of the room. Regarding the floor, I spilled a bit of drinking water so I used the feet mat to dry it and the mat was really dirty after! Also, no hooks or rails for the towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Port Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here before and would definitely stay again. Good location. Room was pretty big. Love that the bar is open all the time too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025