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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
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Lounge

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 NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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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)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Comfort Double Room (Large)

Comfort Double Room (Large)

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

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Family Room

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

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 - London Kings Cross 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
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

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 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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12 Apr - 13 Apr
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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 - London Kings Cross?

The California - London Kings Cross 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 - London Kings Cross?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - London Kings Cross on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$270, 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 - London Kings Cross 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 - London Kings Cross?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The California - London Kings Cross?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff - truly kind, approachable and ready to help with anything. The property was immaculate - credit to the cleaning staff. Not only the rooms themselves but every corner of the property was clean - above and beyond - and well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room was more spacious than expected and very clean. Amenities such as coffee and tea are provided, and two bottles of drinking water are replenished daily. Breakfast is excellent and is served a la carte at the neighboring Spagnoletti restaurant. Some people complain about noise from the subway that runs beneath the hotel, but my room was on the first floor and I didn't experience any noise there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located close to kings cross. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was simple but clean, stylish and well-equipped. However, beware that many rooms (including the double room I was in) are in the basement where the underground can be heard very loudly through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

TAYLOR

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nothing like was pictured above. Was on the lower ground floor Room 101. The bathroom was extremely dated, however shower was good. Immediately we could hear people walking around on the upper level which was reception so that continued into the early hours and first thing in the morning. We could hear the underground going past well into the early hours. We could hear staff talking at reception through the ceiling, baring in mind reception is open 24/7. In the morning we were woken again at 6am by other guests and staff due to thin walls and walking around upstairs, the cleaners were extremely noisy in the morning as the cleaning cupboard was opposite. They were slamming doors and shouting between themselves. We were then woken again by the fire alarm going off at 8:00, we were not informed there would be a test before hand. As we left the room we had to navigate around all the cleaners equipment and other rooms dirty bin bags. To access the stairs. There was a sign in the desk stating a fire alarm test would be done the Monday, but this was the Sunday. Wouldn’t stay here again and have had much better experiences at bigger brands, I didn’t feel especially safe staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was good, matress comfortable but the floor was dirty and there was no light switch by the beds, or a lamp. I found this highly uncomfortable and risky, as there was a step between the beds area and the rest of the room. Regarding the floor, I spilled a bit of drinking water so I used the feet mat to dry it and the mat was really dirty after! Also, no hooks or rails for the towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Port Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here before and would definitely stay again. Good location. Room was pretty big. Love that the bar is open all the time too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel. You could hear the trains early and late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy rooms, with great amenities. Friendly staff, and perfect location right near Kings Cross station! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Faolan

Liked: Staff & service
A basic hotel but that is what we paid for. A solid option with very friendly and helpful staff. The steep steps into the bathroom are not for the faint hearted and the walls are very thin! But a good option if on a budget. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
California Hotel was a disappointing experience. The bedroom was small. The bathroom was small. The fixtures were of poor quality. There weren't any hand towels and the bath towels (one per person) were very small. There were very few complimentary items such as soap (which was out of reach if you were to take a bath) and coffee. The pillows were hard. The room was extraordinarily hot. In the bathroom, both sink and bath plugs were damaged. The bath was very small. There was limited shelving. The space for the toilet was very tight. Noise from other rooms was too easily heard, as was the noise from the cleaning staff talking loudly in the morning. To say this is a 2 star hotel would be a generous assessment. Positives were: Pleasant receptionists and reception area. Location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it is Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room nice but mattress very hard , difficult to sleep, location for train station is excellent tho
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabytha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Can’t beat it’s location close to Kings Cross station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff , beds comfortable. Only downside is you likely will not be able to check in early so be prepared to leave you bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware. Photos do not show how small the rooms really are. A family room barely has room to walk. There is no lift. Don’t plan on bringing luggage. The room has no ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AlleyKat, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025