The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Russell Square

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Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Porch
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
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 CNY1,080
CNY1,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room (Large)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • 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

When you stay at The California - London Kings Cross, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. 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
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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
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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

Fees & policies

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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The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Elevator
Lobby
Shower
Train station
Luggage

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight and considered awesome by multiple guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room / amazing breakfast

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

10/10 Exceptional

Small rooms but great location and excellent service. Very clean and nice bathroom.
Neal, 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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. Room did get hot and stuffy. No air on and couldn’t open windows. Would have been perfect in cooler weather. Great location and staff. Baggage hold was great for us too.
Susan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bed not the comfiest
Deborah G, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, walkable distance or easy to get on tube. family room is big enough for 4 adults to stay.
Nga Yee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location and clean rooms

Very convenient for the stations. Stair areas are quite shabby but the room is comfortable and clean. Plenty of amenities. There is no lift so a room on the third floor gives you a good workout.
R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fine for what we needed for a one night stay.
Erika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location. Clean with polite staff.
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and so accommodating! We will be back!!
Cassandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nataszija, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Close to main transportation hub
Wendy, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jonathan, 1-night trip