The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

Property class: 3

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
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Restaurant
Interior detail
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

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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

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room (Large)

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

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single 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 area

London

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London puts you in the centre of London, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Trafalgar Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from London Eye and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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

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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from 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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

As of 30 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London on 3 May 2026 start from AU$271, 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 serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

No, The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Clean room close to transport hot shower very helpful kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Padraic

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and laid out well. Very warm overnight even in January! 2 fans supplied which was great but still stuffy. Construction works went on until 8pm but quiet after that. Great for what we needed as early Eurostar journey!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Basic room but perfect for a one night stay. Brilliant location over the road from kings cross and at pancras and being able to drop your bags off meant we weren't lugging them round all day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled 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