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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Porch

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

Family Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Large)

Comfort Double Room (Large)

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

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Single Room

Single Room

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

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About the area

London

A stay at The California - London Kings Cross places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from London Eye and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Big Ben.

What's nearby

  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Ben - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • London Eye - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

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
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

Hotel with a bar, near Piccadilly Circus
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.

Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1010 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

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for an overnighter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was incredibly small - it wasn’t clear in the booking process that the sink was in the main room away from the toilet and that there was not a proper bathroom. Toilet and shower was separated about half a metre from the bed with a glass wall and what I can assume was very old pipes as in the morning there was water leaking from somewhere around the toilet. The room did appear clean on arrival though but you can really smell the musty old carpets in the building as a whole.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Clean. Smaller than a hotel pod. Stairs going everywhere. No air con but I did have a window that cranked open. No elevator. Advertised breakfast not at their hotel. It’s at a “sister”hotel. Overall too expensive for the size but it was convenient to king’s crossing transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Useful location

This hotel is conveniently located by Kings Cross station, and the communal areas are quite stylish. The rooms was comfortable but a little bit tired. Despite being near a very busy part of the city, the noise was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nga Yee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, walkable distance or easy to get on tube. family room is big enough for 4 adults to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the reviews say, lots of narrow steps. Room was small. But perfect for a day in London and being near train. Safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues and adequate but very small rooms and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small and spartan room but super convenient to St. Pancras/Kings Cross stations. Staff was very friendly. Stairs were a bit awkward with heavy bags so I wouldn't recommend for anyone who would find that a challenge. Value for price so no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for overnight stay before a Eurostar journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Distinctly average and nothing like the pics. Pillows v low budget. Won’t be returning…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataszija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at the California! Reception staff super lovely and helpful. My room was perfectly clean and cosy and loved that I got two large windows!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel. The staff are very friendly and loved that there is a bar. There’s an outdoor terrace but it was raining so couldn’t use it. Lovely room, nice and clean and a huge bathroom. Great spot for Kings Cross area, up a small side street opposite the station - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Room had everything you needed, it was a basement room so couldn’t open any windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely room, everything was spotless, possibly just been refurbished. I had a wet room, towel a bit on the small side but manageable. New kettle, no biscuits 😔 A LOT of stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

YoungCheol

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at the hotel because it is close to the station for Eurostar train since we had to catch a train in the early morning. Yes, it is quite close, within 10min walking. But the room with a queen bed and bunker bed for 4 adults was too small, almost no free space. Narrow and steep stair way without elevator is also not desirable for travelers with heavy large luggages. It would be OK for just one night, but is not a good choice for multiple nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bassanio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay, staff were helpful and pleasant. Only thing I can think of for improvement would be the WiFi doesn’t work in the fourth floor but everywhere else is great. Just be aware that there is no elevator (staff are on hand to help with luggages if needed) but isn’t that part of the charm with boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not as advertised

As a solo traveller I did not feel safe in my room due to the age / state of the door and poor locking system. Room did not look like the advertised photos, room was on the top floor with no lift so difficult to carry heavy luggage up several floors and room was also located right on the staircase - the room is not noise proof at all so I was constantly woken up all night by people up and down the stairs. Taps and shower heads had build up and did not feel clean, floor was also filthy my socks were grey from walking around on the floor. I wouldn’t stay there again.
Dirty shower head
Door lock, heavily worn and didn’t bolt securely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025