The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

About the hotel

Central Location

The California, a charming and modern hotel, is conveniently located less than a minute's walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras Railway Station in central London. The prime location offers easy access to major transportation hubs and popular attractions.

Stylish Rooms

With 60 stylish rooms spread over 4 floors in Georgian townhouses, The California provides a unique accommodation experience. The rooms boast original features like staircases and windows, along with modern amenities including private bathrooms, TVs, and safety deposit boxes.

Relaxation and Convenience

Guests can unwind in the bar, lounge, or private terrace, perfect for enjoying drinks or simply relaxing after a day of exploring London. The 24-hour reception ensures convenience and assistance whenever needed.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The California - book your stay now for an unforgettable London getaway.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• 24-hour front desk
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Fax/photocopying
• Dry cleaning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Sun terrace
• Daily housekeeping
• Designated smoking area
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Outdoor furniture
• Wine/champagne
• Pet bowls
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

• S

  StephenUnited Kingdom

  9

  Convenient, clean and good value for money

  Liked: Location and its proximity to St Pancras station. Cleanliness of room. Reception staff were very pleasant. Good value for money.

  Disliked: No lift and we were on the top floor. Small room for 3 adults.

  Posted in October 2026

• J

  JoannaNetherlands

  4

  Perfect location for first Eurostar of the day. Worst night’s sleep in a long time

  Liked: First room I went to - the toilet didn’t flush. Grumpy reception staff said they’d see if maintenance were around - they weren’t. I gad to ask outright for another room as they expected me to go back.

  Disliked: Tiny room, tiny double bed, very hot. Poor shower.

  Posted in October 2026

• N

  NadarajahCanada

  6

  Liked: The location was excellent. Walking distance to St Pancras station. Very convenient for trains

  Disliked: The room was so small & cramped. No space for luggage. The washroom was inconveniently small. No hooks to hang your towel or clothes.

  Posted in October 2026

• P

  PhilUnited Kingdom

  2

  Great location however the hotel itself is poor

  Liked: The location

  Disliked: Firstly, the television doesn’t work, there is absolutely no mobile phone signal, and the room itself is completely unacceptable. I was originally supposed to be staying on the top floor but was asked whether I would prefer a ground-floor room due to the amount of heavy luggage I was travelling with. I agreed, assuming this would make access easier. Instead, I have been put in a basement room, which required me to carry all my heavy luggage down an extremely narrow staircase that I could barely get through. In doing so, I have actually injured myself. The room has virtually no ventilation and no air conditioning. It is absolutely boiling and incredibly uncomfortable. When I attempted to open the skylight on arrival to get some fresh air into the room, rain started coming in, leaving me with no option but to close it again. To make matters worse, there isn’t even a plug socket on either side of the bed to charge a mobile phone, something I would consider an absolute basic requirement in any modern hotel room, let alone one advertised as superior.

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SimonUnited Kingdom

  7

  Liked: Central, easy to reach location very close to Kings Cross St Pancras

  Disliked: Ground level room behind reception suffered from noise from passing Tube trains below and a noisy generator mounted on the wall outside, although we couldn't hear other guests or rooms at all

  Posted in October 2026

• G

  GREGUnited Kingdom · Couple

  4

  So many other better hotels- don’t just book this for the location

  Liked: Decent location next to King’s Cross

  Disliked: First room I was given, was a basement with no windows but a small skylight. I walked straight out. Second room I was given had a very loud buzzing noise- which would have been impossible to sleep with. Third room was fine, I suspect they’d tried to give me poor rooms because I was traveling on my own. Third room didn’t have a toilet roll holder- which by any hotels standards is just weird. It wasn’t cheap- but feels cheap inside. Would not book again, and I’m in London very regularly.

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Please note that there are no elevators in the hotel.

The closest car park is NCP Judd Street, a 7 minute walk from the hotel.

Please note, smoking is not permitted at the property.

A deposit may be required at the property.