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King's Cross Express Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Russell Square

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Double Room
Double Room
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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170 King's Cross Rd, London, England, WC1X 9DF
  • Russell Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double (No Window)

Economy Double (No Window)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Single (No Window)

Budget Single (No Window)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Budget Double (No Window)

Budget Double (No Window)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

At King's Cross Express Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Russell Square and University College London. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. On weekend mornings to-go breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel include The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The British Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬3 min walk
  • Cafe Plaka
  • ‪Cappadocia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬2 min walk

About this property

King's Cross Express Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Russell Square
King's Cross Express Inn offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
King's Cross Express Inn offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend breakfast to-go available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 9.99 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and from GBP 9.99 for children

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 

Property is also known as

Kings Cross Express Hotel
King's Cross Express Inn Hotel
King's Cross Express Inn London
King's Cross Express Inn Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at King's Cross Express Inn?

King's Cross Express Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does King's Cross Express Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go brekkie is on offer at weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at King's Cross Express Inn?

No, King's Cross Express Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at King's Cross Express Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at King's Cross Express Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

King's Cross Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 237 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Great for conf at Business Design Center (BDC)

I was attending Quantum Commercializing conference at Business Design Center (BDC) 52 Upper St, this is an excellent location for that type of trip, 20 min walk. The room is small but has everything you need comfortable bed, modern decor, TV, full bathroom, small desk, kettle, I was comfortable here. Friendly Receptionist - Vidi, she was very accomodating. 10 min walk to subway, great location. I will definitely stay again, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

5 AM Skylight, 6 AM Fire Alarm - Tiny but Chic

Booked the “cosy” category and got a designer shoebox. No windows; instead, a skylight is parked right above the bed, so daylight barges in at 05:30 whether you like it or not. At 06:00 the fire alarm chimed in, turning my early-morning stretch into an impromptu evacuation drill. Coffee never felt so deserved. The good news: everything inside that tiny footprint is quality. Mattress firm, linens crisp, enough outlets for a tech junkie, and the bathroom fixtures feel more boutique than budget. AC kept things comfortable, and because the room’s buried in the building it’s whisper-quiet - no street noise, no corridor chatter. The trade-offs: zero natural ventilation (you’ll rely on the AC 24/7) and obviously no view unless you count a patch of morning sky. Storage is Tetris-level minimal, so travel with a capsule wardrobe or be prepared to live out of your suitcase. Bottom line: great crash-pad if you rise with the sun or just need a clean, stylish base to sleep and shower. If you’re claustrophobic, cherish a lie-in, or want to gaze wistfully out a window, spring for an upgraded room - or another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, north Yorkshire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel, but in good condition, rooms were good size and clean, staff on the front desk were really friendly. Area around the hotel isn’t the nicest especially on an evening- it’s 8 minutes walk to King’s Cross, which was conceived for our early Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

enda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

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

Poor

I only stayed one night as i became ill and left on the saturday , i spent the whole night in the toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Layce

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

DO NOT STAY HERE

They took my money even though the hotel was not accessible!!! They had a hand written note on the door saying use the other door and there was no other door/ not easy to find, no one answered the phone when I needed help to locate the other door!! As I girl on her own late evening I had no other choice to book somewhere else and they would not refund me!! DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just do

Room was tiny, literally no room to swing a cat and not suitable for 2 people. No terrestial tv so you have to sign in on your accounts for iPlayer, ITVX etc. also security guard kept tapping on the door to ask what the room number was! Highly irregular in my view. I think a refund may be in order. If you’re thinking of booking a room here - don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

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

8/10 Good

Ausrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super super tiny, no wardrobe or hair dryer. However we kind of figured it out before booking since the size info is listed anyway. Otherwise the room was clean, bed was comfortable and it was very conveniently located. There was coffee/tea available in the room as well as tv. It really was good enough for as for a few nights, we would probably stay here again. Receptionist was nice, easy online check in before arriving saved us some time:) Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel near Kings Cross station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Staff were lovely on check in and check out. I liked the Whatsapp messaging to get the wifi password and iron/ironing board delivered to the room all without having to leave the room and go down to reception but the shower was freezing and when they came to the room to look, the chap clearly had no clue what to do as he just ran it as I had done and said he would get the plumber to attend 9am the next morning which by then I was already at client meetings. They had clearly just ran out of hot water because my neighbours shower was running for a good 40 mins..... I wasn't informed prior to the stay that the kitchen was closed and under construction so paid a fortune for breakfast in a brown paperbag which had I known about, I wouldnt have paid
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Though the double room I had was small but it was very comfortable and well designed. I found the room like being in the warm cuddle of my mum. I slept very well. My only criticism is that there is no room service or restaurant. And it is a walk to find this. But I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Review

Fair enough. Good location. Okay re rooms etc tho they were on the small side. Not 4 star material but if you need somewhere to crash for the night, it id ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

I’ve stayed here before a while ago, however, when checking in, I had to produce a form of ID, I have no idea why and what they did with my ID when I handed it over. I just thought it was a little strange why I had to produce it when I had made the booking through Hotels.com. They made comment on where I lived, clearly checking my address, although I didn’t feel threatened and it was probably just friendly noticing I was from out of town, again was just strange having to hand ID over for proof of identity having never had to do that before. Hotel room was really nice and clean and modern, no issues with anything else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Is a small skylight classified as a window?

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Compact overnight stay at Kings Cross

After reading other reviews we were a bit concerned about our stay, and also the location. Nothing whatsoever to worry about. Location was fine, felt safe walking back at night. Bit of noise from outside during the night but it's central London so to be expected. Room was clean, comfortable and had all you need for an overnight stay when catching a train. Yes, it's very compact, especially the bathroom, but for location and price, no complaints at all. Staff also really friendly, helpful and welcoming, would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isla

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

Great for a short stay, great location in kingsX

Great for one night. We have a small double room which was small and good for 1 night, my 6ft tall boyfriend struggled with the small room but we only booked 2 days before and there were no bigger rooms available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Great choice

Had an overnight stay and this hotel was perfect. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. A pleasure to deal with. Room was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to kings Cross and St Pancras stations- great! Also many food options close by.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Generally stay was fine. Room was small, walls are very thin so very noisey when other people are walking around outside or in their rooms. For a 1 night stay in central London was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cold room windows no catches blew open

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024