MacDonald

2.0 star property
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity
Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Library

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Betjeman Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Kebab - ‬3 min walk

About this property

MacDonald

Hotel near The British Museum in London
MacDonald offers its guests multilingual staff and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
MacDonald offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with digital channels.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Italian, Maltese, Romanian

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Air conditioning is not provided. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at MacDonald.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is MacDonald to the airport?

MacDonald is 10.7 mi (45-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 MacDonald?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MacDonald on Jun 22, 2025 start from $108.53, 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 MacDonald have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at MacDonald.

Does MacDonald offer free breakfast?

MacDonald does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at MacDonald?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at MacDonald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at MacDonald?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does MacDonald have a pool?

MacDonald does not have a pool.

Does MacDonald have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is MacDonald to downtown London?

MacDonald is 1.5 mi away from London.

MacDonald Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 794 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic but clean and safe

The hotel is basic, but clean, and I felt safe as a lone woman. One of the light fittings in my room made a very annoying buzzing sound and the light in the toilet was broken. Bed was comfortable and room a decent temperature. The epitome of “you get what you pay for”.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashis

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap for the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

Great- friendly staff, comfy bed, clean, convenient location and brilliant price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge, Orange

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
4 adults in a room ready for an early Eurostar, was fine for that, wouldn't want to spend more than 1 night though as the bathroom is very small and there is very little space for bags.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great budget stay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great spot if you have to catch the train early the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great budget option

good stay if you know what your getting into. safe area room and bathroom clean.bed was nice and firm how i like.right next to king cross underground 4 mins walk
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and general property condition was acceptable, very close to Kings Cross station and St Pancras International Station. The cost however for what the property is I felt was overpriced. We paid £340 for two nights, this did not include breakfast and the room was cold with no additional heating. Having searched we could have got a better room which included breakfast less that 200 metres away. Was also issue with deposit that was paid, despite having clear evidence that I had already paid £170 I was told that this has not been received from Expedia and I had to pay the £340 in total, trying to get the £170 back is proving challenging with the hotel saying that they have not received it and Expedia saying they’ve paid it to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
It was basic and clean, close to St Pancras rail station and The Camley Street Natural Park N1C 4PW and near to places to buy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

dean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too loud for a decent sleep

Theres is no sound proofing from the building site outisde. Also you can hear people on higher floors walking around and slamming doors, really hard to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ankit

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Franky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024