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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near The British Museum

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In the heart of London, The California is a tranquil oasis near Trafalgar Square and London Eye. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy a drink at the bar, and take advantage of free in-room WiFi. With helpful staff nearby to assist with tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage available for your convenience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $131
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin 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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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The price is $76
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB

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 City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 42 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 48 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Pancras International Station - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • Euston Square Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

The California - London Kings Cross puts you just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Russell Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and English breakfast is available daily. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers like that it's just a short walk to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 2 minutes away and Euston Underground Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's games

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does The California - London Kings Cross offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The California - London Kings Cross does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The California - London Kings Cross?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The California - London Kings Cross?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The California - London Kings Cross.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The California - London Kings Cross?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The California - London Kings Cross and nearby?

The California - London Kings Cross has a garden.

What's the area around The California - London Kings Cross like?

The California - London Kings Cross is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 14 minutes' walk from Russell Square. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located near various restaurants and dining options, offering a convenient and accessible experience. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight and considered awesome by multiple guests. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Lobby
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Luggage

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a short stay and very friendly staff
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room / amazing breakfast

Very nice room and excellent breakfast
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice room, though small. Great staff.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Near the station
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff were helpful, and the location was exactly what I wanted. If you end up with a room on the top floor like me then be prepared to take your luggage up a few flights of narrow stairs.
Roger, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small rooms but great location and excellent service. Very clean and nice bathroom.
Neal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room with all necessary amenities, good location for transportation, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location to stay in

We have stayed here before. The room is pretty decent sized and the bathroom we had fairly big. It's in a good area close to Kings Cross/St Pancras and several eating establishments. Overall a great placeto stay
Roanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Superb location very close to King’s Cross, good value for money given size of room and facilities. I had a room with a bath and a balcony.
Diana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and staff, tiny rooms

Very helpful staff. Very clean but impossibly small rooms.
DEBORA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room, friendly staff. Very attentive and helpful. Only criticism was being woke up at 8am from people (housekeeping) talking really loud in the hallway outside our room.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, friendly staff and very close to Kings cross station.
Rick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay, comfortable and clean, family room
Nacho, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place for an overnighter.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and well equipped. Bathroom was lovely. Plenty of space for a family of 4. One double bed in a room divided from the living area which was great as we travelled with older teenagers. Lounge area had a double sofa bed and a single sofa bed which was great for us. Difficult to open the window so the fire alarm went off from steam from the shower. The extractor fan wasn't strong enough to clear it. Also very hot but a fan was provided which helped at night. Nice bar area. Friendly staff. Close to the station and plenty of places to eat.
Annabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool quirky place
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Location ideal for a short London layover

The hotel is about 3 minutes away from Kings Cross. and St Pancras stations and closer to the tube entrance. We had an early departure for the Eurostar. The California have very helpful and friendly staff and the accommodation, though basic, was clean. Great value for money
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was perfect for overnight stay before a Eurostar journey.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room lacked basic amenities, such as hand towels, washcloths, a mini-fridge, and a microwave. I stored my luggage under the bed, and when I pulled it out, it was coated in dust and dirt. The mattresses are clearly cheap and well-used. Overall, the hotel was adequate, but I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't return.
Kelly, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very clean and quite modern but the room is so very small. Also we had basement room so we were close to the subway that we could hear. Staff is ok but not over friendly.
Evelyne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Near the metro with lots of shops within walking distance.
Antoine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great weekend escape, neat & clean, friendly staff & great location, convenient for transport links to underground & mainline train services. Will definitely be back.
Craig, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff there was an issue and they took care of it
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel close to the train station. Beautifully decorated. Excellent service. Would recommand for families! Only small detail: single beds matresses in family room are much less confortable than the other beds. Otherwise perfect!
Frederique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location . Rooms were big and very clean .
Sreeparna, 1-night trip