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The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus

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Superior Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a stained glass window.
View from property
An outdoor patio area with a brick wall, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A bar area with a granite countertop, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a wooden box on the counter.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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 (LCY-London City)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Solo Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Rooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Rooms

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

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

Superior Double Rooms

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

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

Family Rooms

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

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a hanging coat rack.

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
  • Free WiFi

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 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
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Double Standard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 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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  • Air conditioning
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  • Laundry
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Jul 26 - Jul 27
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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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 credit 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 Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London on Jul 26, 2026 start from $160, 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 - Kings Cross St Pancras, London Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the area, great for the Eurostar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money - good neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Clean room close to transport hot shower very helpful kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Clean rooms, great staff. Stayed with our family of 5 and had plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not fancy, by any stretch of the imagination, but the great staff made up for it all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great choices for food nearby, right across from the tube and the int'l train statiin. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet hotel near st pancras/kings cross
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its an ok hotel what makes it an top rating is how close it is to the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very charming and close to the Kings Cross train station and buses. The rooms were small but had everything you could need. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, funky boutique hotel near King's Cross and St. Pancras stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, plenty of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spot, clean and tidy, surprisingly modern!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fab stay!! The staff are amazing. The hotel is excellent for a night or 2 in London and very central to where you need to be for transport links, attractions and places to eat. Can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from a lovely team, perfect location for St Pancras and the wonderful Tube Network. This hotel is a real gem in London and made so much better by the lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great food selection nearby. St. Pancras and King's Cross right across the street. Very tidy and the staff were really amazing. Hoghly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Padraic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly staff, very central, no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small clean rooms,yet quaint and affordable ,great area close to public transit.What more do you need?Well done
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Perfect for a short stay and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

AlleyKat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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