The California - London Kings Cross
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The California - London Kings Cross
The 3-star The California - London Kings Cross Hotel offers an unbeatable setting just a 5-minute walk from King's Cross St Pancras Tube and features 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. Located within easy reach of the British Library, this comfortable hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
Oxford Street and the famous British Museum are each 10 and only 1.8 km from the hotel. The city centre of London can be reached in 30 minutes on foot. The California - Kings Cross London lies 15 minutes' drive from the Tower Bridge. London Euston railway station is about 1 km away, while London City airport is 15 km from this quality property.
Furnished with a writing desk, some of the 61 rooms feature an iron with ironing board and air conditioning along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests will enjoy a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries in private bathrooms with a shower and a toilet.
This London hotel also has a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and a garden.
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel features a traditional English breakfast. Cappadocia, which serves European specialities, is 5 minutes' walk away.
Amenities
Main Features
- Internet
- 24-hour services
- On-site Dining
- Child-friendly
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
- Electric kettle
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Fax/Photocopying
- Happy hour
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Board games
- Parquet floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- British Museum (1.2 km)
- Piccadilly Circus (2.3 km)
- The Place (500 m)
- London Zoo (2.2 km)
- King's Cross Methodist Church (100 m)
- Holy Cross Church (250 m)
- Theatre Museum (1.9 km)
- Saint Pancras (400 m)
- Oxford Street (2.1 km)
Airports
- London City (15 km)
Train stations
- St Pancras Railway Station (200 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Charlie
2024-06-11
Marvellous spot very close to Oxford street Covent garden. For tea or coffee visit World Museum's Cafe nearby. Functional and new-fashioned room with a TV set, a lounge, and a hair dryer. A good choice of great food at breakfast time.
Robin
2024-05-15
I was given classic twin room with a writing desk and a storage.
Josh
2024-04-21
Accommodation was big and nicely decorated, beds were comfortable. We had high quality and brand-new room with smoke detectors.
Breakfast, it was disappointing, could be better.
Samuel
2024-04-20
It had handy and perfectly comfortable location, short walk to buses and the underground, St Pancras International Railway station and Kings Cross/St Pancras train stations. Besides, there was a massive central square, located minutes from the property.
Paul
2024-02-22
The breakfast is abundant for vegetarians and the location is magnificent.
Liam
2024-02-21
Came here for trip, had restful 2 days overall. The breakfast was very very good and abundant with toast and poached eggs, as for instance and the ambiance was quiet. The great location was 4-6 minutes' walking distance from St George's Hall Liverpool.
Betty
2024-01-24
The hotel was close enough to Kingcross tube station and two major train stations, St Pancras and King's Cross, as well as the King's Cross tube station thanks to its marvellous location.
Tom
2024-01-22
Quiet ambiance in a central setting. Found in the very pleasant area close enough to subway and kingcross station and King's Cross tube, close to the city centre. Generous and abundant breakfast with a great selection of croissants, butter, and jam.
Sandra
2024-01-11
It was a unique place, had outstandingly accommodating staff who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner. The location of the hotel was great and brilliant, right next to King's Square. Besides, it was at a walking distance from Market Street.
Wayne
2024-01-04
They gave us a classic twin room on lower level. We had croissants, butter, and jam in the morning. Its location was perfect and magnificent on the subway.
Stan
2024-01-04
Spotless place & very efficient and patient staff at the reception desk. Perfect and magnificent location with parking nearby. 15 km from London City airport. A huge variety of food at breakfast, such as croissants, butter, and jam.
Howard
2024-01-03
The location was central, incredible in the walk in shower area.
Arthur
2023-12-16
Had central location close to the seafront. What's more, it was near to theatres and Camden as well as St Pancras/Kings Cross station.
Evelyn
2023-12-14
The breakfast was well priced for vegetarians, liked it. The employees were good natured and patient.
Elevator was missed.
Louise
2023-12-13
The service was exceptional, totally satisfied. The breakfast was generous and abundant with fresh fruit, toast available plus baked beans and frequently replenished. The hotel was set in a central area really close to King's Cross station lovely staff, comfortable rooms & immaculately clean and trains, metro and bus.
Russell
2023-12-07
Had a very nice stay in our vacation, glad I've chosen it. The location was particularly good, the staff were gentle! The hotel itself was in a very convenient area.
Matthew
2023-12-04
Central location was a plus. It was 1 km from The Good Catch, offering quick-service food. The hotel had a nice restaurant with included free breakfast.
John
2023-12-02
All in all everything was really good, had a really good stay on a business trip. The hotel had a perfect location steps away from Bloomsbury Bowling.
Martin
2023-12-01
The room was nice styled and functional, included a TV, a lounge, and a writing table. Booked it for £ 212. The location was marvellous and lovely, overlooking street.
Bobby
2023-11-24
The small room was individually decorated with a great bathroom. It was in the very central location, had outstandingly accommodating staff at the reception desk. Had nice dainties at Cappadocia, located very close to the hotel.
Michael
2023-11-23
The room was well-appointed and well furnished, the location was fab central.
William
2023-11-10
Comfortable and handy location for visiting London, it's next to St Pancras international, Underground and buses/trains and Extremely close to train station.
Lucy
2023-11-06
Suitable place for discovering London with excellent friendly and gentle staff at the reception desk. Amazing, stunning location in London, near to Very close to the train station and local and international trains. Besides, very convenient to Saint Pancras. The breakfasts for vegetarians.
Tim
2023-10-25
This was a very very good stay for 1 night. The restaurant was reasonably priced with included free breakfast here, I had excellent dishes. The room was well decorated, the location was absolutely perfect central. Quick bites Nando's Kings Cross was located 10 minutes walk away.
David
2023-10-05
Perfectly clean place in original style with all necessary facilities. Outstanding food, comfortable location to California. Really close to Kings Cross / St Pancras train stations, the underground tube and various public transport.
John
2023-09-30
The location was particularly good and unbeatable in a very relaxing area, so close to Extremely close to train station, London for the day and both covent garden and camden. Dined at Decimo, it was at a moderate distance from the venue.
Benjamin
2023-09-29
Stylish fairly clean property, it has outstandingly accommodating staff who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner. 28 minutes drive to the airport, it is located right next to kings cross station.
David
2023-09-27
The units were compact and the staff were gentle and high quality people who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner.
There were a bit too soft beds.
George
2023-08-16
We ate in the nice restaurant with included free breakfast which was well priced.
Laurie
2023-08-06
The breakfast for vegetarians. Functional, fashionable room with an en suite bathroom and a shower and body soap. Very central location easy to reach from the underground. And very close to the tube.
Anthony
2023-07-27
Appreciated this unique accommodation with excellent friendly and gentle staff who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner. The location was particularly good, and we could reach Saint Pancras by walking.
Frank
2023-07-25
Gorgeous and abundant breakfasts with the sandwiches and cereal and fresh fruit. Lovely area, very central location just off numerous bus stops as well as kingcross station.
David
2023-07-24
Had a very nice stay for a first time London visit, everything was nice. The location was particularly good and unbeatable, minutes from Saint Pancras. Plus, it was short walk to the Underground at the end of the street. I was offered an abundant breakfast for vegetarians.
Peter
2023-07-23
Everything was perfect, including outstandingly accommodating staff at all times. The atmosphere created was quiet. The breakfast was lovely, for vegetarians and well priced. Its location was very central, very close to a Treasures gallery. The hotel was in a lovely area, near King's Cross St Pancras underground station from which is possible to take 6 lines in order to easily get to all over the city, Camden, and two major train stations, St Pancras and King's Cross.
James
2023-07-22
Enjoyed the place, it was great value and well-maintained and worked for me. The accommodation had a central location alone in the restaurant. Lucky that it was relatively close to Nando's Kings Cross, offering food to go.
Steve
2023-05-29
The restaurant here was reasonably priced with included free breakfast, we both ordered excellent dishes. The hotel had a central location and it was just next door to Saint Pancras.
Paul
2023-05-17
The property was well priced and well-designed with brilliantly helpful staff at the reception desk. The location was perfect right next to the hotel's cafe.
Ken
2023-05-09
Well, it was a really good stay for 1 night. The staff were very efficient, with extra attention to the details. Had perfect location right next to the hotel's cafe, minutes away from Saint Pancras.
Gavin
2023-04-13
The services were excellent. Unbeatable location, London City airport was 15 km away. In front of an underground station, it was a real bonus.
Robert
2023-04-12
Incredible, magnificent location right next to the hotel's cafe.
Alexander
2023-03-28
Immaculately clean and nicely decorated place with professional staff who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner. Comfortable and handy location to St Pancras rail station, original style building. Based next to subway and kingcross station, London and the whole UK and the bus stop, tube and the railway Station St Pancras and Kings Cross.
Bobby
2023-03-19
It has comfortable and easy location for visiting Saint Pancras.
Katherine
2023-03-11
The restaurant was reasonably priced with included free breakfast, I tried excellent dishes. The location was excellent, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a Granary square. Moreover, the area was very convenient.
Rob
2023-01-04
The location was easy and premier for destinations we were going to.
John
2022-12-22
Possibly the best and very pleasant stay for a weekend. Also located in front of a subway station.
No elevator.
Joe
2022-12-21
It is an original property located in Bloomsbury district just next door to the train station, the tube, and trains and tube. The small room is silent with mini bar, usb chargers, for example.
Mary
2022-12-16
Coffee and tea/coffee available in the suite. Generous and gorgeous breakfast for vegetarians, fantastic location. Easy check-in, parking in front of the hotel.
Sally
2022-12-09
The units are fashionable, neat with own bath, air-con, as for instance.
Robert
2022-12-07
Quirky place with competent and service-oriented staff who sorted out a misunderstanding over the time of breakfast in a kind and professional manner, enjoyed it.
Susan
2022-11-30
Suite with bath. Late check-out. Handy and premier location, not too far from Work.
John
2022-11-28
Stylish and impeccably clean place to stay in, it has efficient and diligent staff at the reception desk. The units are airy, neat. When I am in London, I like staying here.
Peter
2022-11-24
I got generous and abundant breakfasts with baked beans and toast, as example. The location was decent and easy for walking around a Treasures gallery.
Hugh
2022-11-21
The staff was attentive, provided an easy check-in and a late check-out. I had an abundant breakfast for vegetarians.
Where was elevator?.
Jack
2022-11-18
Stylish and fairly clean place, professional and service-oriented staff at all times. Compact and new-fashioned units with normal beds. Very good check-in and late check-out, parking nearby. The hotel of choice in London.
Christopher
2022-11-10
The weather was very good, had very good stay. The location was handy and easy, within a close distance from Work. The service was excellent, including smart staff and a fantastic bar.
Rebecca
2022-11-02
everything was very good, it had excellent location and people. the breakfast was abundant for vegetarians, well priced. the check-in was early, we loved lobby bar. moreover, it was easy to park nearby.
Simon
2022-11-01
The breakfast was generous for vegetarians, and well priced. The room was high quality, the location was handy. The place had a quiet atmosphere.
Wilfred
2022-10-25
Overall it was airy and heated with very comfortable bed. The location was incredible and brilliant - a few steps away from everywhere we wanted to go. Besides, the area was very convenient, next to a Treasures gallery. What's more, there's parking in front of the hotel. Tbh, had a pleasant stay for 1 night.
Stewart
2022-10-22
It was in the best possible and handy location with a Treasures gallery nearby. The breakfast was abundant and the parking was nearby.
Austin
2022-10-20
Generous and gorgeous breakfast with lots of freshly made food. Easy check in and in general good service😀❤
John
2022-10-07
The restaurant was reasonably priced with included free breakfast, we ordered EXCELLENT dishes. The bed was extremely comfy and the bathroom was luxury here. Could leave our car nearby.
Oliver
2022-09-25
I had the suite, it was compact and practical. The breakfast was generous, the location was premier.
Arthur
2022-09-16
The place was well priced. It was fashionable, neat and with tub. They had a very good check-in.
Paula
2022-08-26
Brilliant location for visiting restaurants and bars. Found in a fairly quiet part of the town.
Their staff were not very helpful.
Max
2022-07-20
The staff were best, we had an easy check in and a late check-out.
James
2020-10-20
Nice beds, great location, friendly staff. We loved our 2 night stay.
There was no a/c.
Joseph
2020-10-17
Perfect service and location, overall the hotel was quiet. In the room you will find a heating system, flat-screen television and a writing desk.
Danielle
2020-02-06
right by everything due to a metro station. the room faced the street. the hotel was located a short walk to saint pancras and other tourist attractions.
James
2020-01-05
Staff was FRIENDLY and we liked our stay. Easy access to russell square. Notting Hill neighborhood definitely deserves your time and attention.