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.
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
Chambers Club - 3 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
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
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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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Reviews
The California - London Kings Cross Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight and considered awesome by multiple guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Nice room / amazing breakfast
Very nice room and excellent breakfast
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Very comfortable, friendly staff and very close to Kings cross station.
Rick
Rick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Perfect place for an overnighter.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
It was perfect for overnight stay before a Eurostar journey.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
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
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Nice location, walkable distance or easy to get on tube. family room is big enough for 4 adults to stay.
Nga Yee
Nga Yee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Very good location . Rooms were big and very clean .
Sreeparna
Sreeparna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
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
R, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Everything was fine for what we needed for a one night stay.
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Very convenient location. Clean with polite staff.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Clean and comfortable. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
The staff were friendly and so accommodating! We will be back!!
Cassandra
Cassandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
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
Nataszija, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
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
Jonathan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 23, 2025
Close to main transportation hub
Wendy
Wendy, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Great location.
Room had everything you needed, it was a basement room so couldn’t open any windows.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Great experience! Very compact, but just what we needed.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Nice hotel clean with lovley big rooms and friendly staff would definitely return if ever back in london
donna
donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
It was a great value for what we paid.
George
George, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
Great location for international stations
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
Good location but no AC
The hotel room had no AC, and only had one fan which did not rotate, but the windows were big and could open to provide some air. The location was great, close to train stations but also on a quiet side street. The street did have construction going on, so that was a little annoying. Also the building has No Elevator and heavy luggage had to be carried up in a small narrow flight of stairs.
Pranav
Pranav, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Great location/Terrible mattress
Great location! We stayed on the 1st floor and it was obvious that the tube was right below us as we could hear/feel it but it wasn't too bad. The mattress however was terrible. Otherwise it was a nice enough hotel with a cute patio area.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 13, 2025
Smallest room ever stayed in. No air con, noisy floor fan. Train noise all night.