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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus

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Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

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

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

Double Room

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

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room (Large)

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

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

Family Room

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

Family Suite

  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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
  • 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
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus
As a guest of The California - London Kings Cross, 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 - London Kings Cross 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 - London Kings Cross 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 - London Kings Cross to the airport?

The California - London Kings Cross 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 - London Kings Cross?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - London Kings Cross on Mar 8, 2026 start from 93.49, 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 The California - London Kings Cross have an airport shuttle?

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

Does The California - London Kings Cross offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The California - London Kings Cross, 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 - London Kings Cross?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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 - London Kings Cross?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The California - London Kings Cross have a pool?

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

Does The California - London Kings Cross have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

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

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it is Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room nice but mattress very hard , difficult to sleep, location for train station is excellent tho
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabytha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Can’t beat it’s location close to Kings Cross station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff , beds comfortable. Only downside is you likely will not be able to check in early so be prepared to leave you bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware. Photos do not show how small the rooms really are. A family room barely has room to walk. There is no lift. Don’t plan on bringing luggage. The room has no ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AlleyKat, Toronto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gautier

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did the job perfectly, totally fair.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and well equipped. Bathroom was lovely. Plenty of space for a family of 4. One double bed in a room divided from the living area which was great as we travelled with older teenagers. Lounge area had a double sofa bed and a single sofa bed which was great for us. Difficult to open the window so the fire alarm went off from steam from the shower. The extractor fan wasn't strong enough to clear it. Also very hot but a fan was provided which helped at night. Nice bar area. Friendly staff. Close to the station and plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night between arriving at LHR and taking the train to Paris. This is the best location for the best price near St Pancras. Highly recommend, the room was very clean and cozy, everyone at the property was lovely and there’s a tube entrance right at the end of the street that takes you directly to Kings Cross/St Pancras. I’ll absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious; the location was perfect - across the road from kings cross starion; it was clean and modern; they had a bar that was open til early hours and staff on shift 24/7. Id definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Zephyrhills

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a comfortable bed. Pleasant staff and a reasonable price, for London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not serviced until the last night despite having the sign requesting service persent on the door the day prior. Otherwise no complaints, room was tidy and staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room lacked basic amenities, such as hand towels, washcloths, a mini-fridge, and a microwave. I stored my luggage under the bed, and when I pulled it out, it was coated in dust and dirt. The mattresses are clearly cheap and well-used. Overall, the hotel was adequate, but I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gero

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a cockroach in our bed. So loud. Mattresses fold up, so they’re super thin and uncomfortable. Felt cramped and grossed out the entire night. Could feel and hear all the passing trains. Location is about the only thing this place has going for it, and that’s only if you need a quick trip to the train station when you check out. Otherwise.. go elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near the station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for a couple of nights, just to sleep. The hotel was close to Kings Cross which was convenient. Our room was on the top floor, and our trip was in August so it was very warm. The room definitely needed a refresh as it looked quite worn and the shower took a while to heat up. It did the job!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were helpful, and the location was exactly what I wanted. If you end up with a room on the top floor like me then be prepared to take your luggage up a few flights of narrow stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025