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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus

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Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Bar (on property)
Porch
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London Eye
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Suite

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

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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
(12 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

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

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

Twin Room

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

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

Double Room

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

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

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Big Ben - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • London Eye - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • Nando's

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

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
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.

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 9.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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. 376 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreeparna, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location . Rooms were big and very clean .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was fine. However, upon check in I didn't feel very welcomed. Maybe the check in staff had had a rough day? They filled my request of a ground floor room so I didn't have to lug my suitcase up stairs. The room itself was fine however very small. It was hard to open my suitcase. Positive note- the bed was probably the most comfortable bed I had on my travels. One small thing to note for travellers - the step into the hotel itself is reasonably high from the footpath. Especially with a heavy large suitcase.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shree

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and so accommodating! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to main transportation hub
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

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

It’s a secret!

Always stay here if we can when on a short London trip. So convenient and staff are lovely. Don’t want to publicise it too much otherwise it’ll get too popular 😂
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel okay for 1 night. Building works across the road affecting our sleep. Bathroom very small. Hotel breakfast is in a different hotel along the road, so we had to adjust our timings to accomodate. This wasn't mentioned on hotel info. Breakfast was good though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was too crampy for four people. Washroom door should be changed to a normal door instead of a glass opaque door .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly and uncomfortable

The smells in the rooms are horrible and there is no air conditioning. Very uncomfortable room with a disgusting bathroom. It is a maze of multiple stair cases to get to your room and you can hear everything from the other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good option near Kings Cross

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Clean with polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juulia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got upgraded to a room on the ground floor based on our luggage and the difficulty getting it to higher floors. This was so kind and thoughtful and we really appreciated this after our full day of travel. The staff were so accommodating and the room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole, Watertown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place for a night. Room we had was on the smaller side so might get tight for a longer stay. Staff was fabulous and had no issues
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI, Conway

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sweet hotel! Right across from King’s Cross but noise wasn’t an issue like one would expect. Comfortable, temp in room was good even for a hot day! Staff was great. Beds were good too! Overall, top rate experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

W

Very easy walking distance from St Pancras which is what we wanted when arriving after 10pm. Nice room for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025