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
8.08.0 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
$170 nightly
The total price is $205
$205 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Highlights
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
240 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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 - 3 min walk
Chambers Club - 3 min walk
GNH Bar and Terrace - 2 min walk
Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Burger King - 1 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 University College London 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.
Check-in start time: 2 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
DONE
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: 2 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 12 minutes' walk from University College London. 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
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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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Service staff
Location
Bed
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Elevator
Lobby
Shower
Luggage
Train station
Reviews
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
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
Andrew
Andrew, 2-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
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Clean and comfortable. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Claire
Claire, 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
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
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
No issues and adequate but very small rooms and bathrooms
Zac
Zac, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
It’s a secret!
Always stay here if we can when on a short London trip. So convenient and staff are lovely. Don’t want to publicise it too much otherwise it’ll get too popular 😂
christina
christina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Very friendly staff that let us store our baggage before check in. Our room was very tight for a family of four but it was surprising to get air con, so that made up for it. Not the fanciest but adequate for a
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
W
Very easy walking distance from St Pancras which is what we wanted when arriving after 10pm. Nice room for what we needed
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
A lovely room, everything was spotless, possibly just been refurbished. I had a wet room, towel a bit on the small side but manageable. New kettle, no biscuits 😔 A LOT of stairs!
Vivienne
Vivienne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Nice homely feel to the Hotel
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Excellent location
Great location near station. Receptionist was extreme helpful . Room was clean and comfortable.
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 8, 2025
Distinctly average and nothing like the pics. Pillows v low budget. Won’t be returning…
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Little Gem
I always stay here when I’m in London for the night. Really convenient and the staff are great.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Good location to stay
good place to stay for location, very quiet and a good shower
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
One night
It’s the perfect stay for St Pancras international!
Josette
Josette, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
Clean. Smaller than a hotel pod. Stairs going everywhere. No air con but I did have a window that cranked open. No elevator. Advertised breakfast not at their hotel. It’s at a “sister”hotel. Overall too expensive for the size but it was convenient to king’s crossing transportation.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Lovely caring staff. So handy to St Pancras International.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 22, 2025
Hotel okay for 1 night. Building works across the road affecting our sleep. Bathroom very small.
Hotel breakfast is in a different hotel along the road, so we had to adjust our timings to accomodate. This wasn't mentioned on hotel info. Breakfast was good though.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Great Hotel great Staff
Staff are great, Emma goes above and beyond to help you(even with all the Mad Geordies taking over London for Football)Great location comfy beds. Absolutely no problems.
Already looking too book for next trip.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Good stay next to St. Pancras, Kings Crossing
The staff was so helpful and kind. We were exhausted after our long flight and they helped us get baggage downstairs, reserved dinner seats for us, and were over all just great. The accommodations are pretty basic but clean and well located if you need to leave from St. Pancras-literally up two buildings and across the road.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 4, 2025
Fine for one-night stay and access to train
This was fine for our one-night stay to catch a train to Edinburgh from Kings Cross Station. The room: small, on an upper floor, which made it quieter (but the luggage schlep was not so fun). The bathroom: en-suite, but down some awkwardly placed steps. It was clean, the staff were kind and helpful. Nothing extra special but nothing bad either.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Perfect for Kings X
nicely laid out reception. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Excellent location for Kings X access. Would use again without hesitation.Stayed at several Kings X area hotels and this is one of the better ones.