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
$151 nightly
The total price is $182
$182 total
May 18 - May 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Highlights
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
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 - 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
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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: 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
8.8/10
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
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Elevator
Lobby
Shower
Train station
Luggage
Reviews
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
Mar 17, 2025
Excellent location
Great location near station. Receptionist was extreme helpful . Room was clean and comfortable.
Georgina
Georgina, 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
Jan 23, 2025
Nice homely feel to the Hotel
Jamie
Jamie, 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
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
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
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Lovely caring staff. So handy to St Pancras International.
Brian
Brian, 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 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
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.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 14, 2025
Smelly and uncomfortable
The smells in the rooms are horrible and there is no air conditioning. Very uncomfortable room with a disgusting bathroom. It is a maze of multiple stair cases to get to your room and you can hear everything from the other rooms.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Great location, lovely staff, comfortable rooms.
Perfect location, lovely room. Was offered a ground floor room or a third floor room and opted for the third floor to try a minimise any underground/street noise which was perfect! I was travelling alone with my 6 year old daughter and felt welcome and safe throughout our visit. She thought the reception desk was really cool!
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Why I liked the California
The hotel was right by the tube and Kings Cross station. There’s an amazing Indian restaurant nearby and a corner store. We were warmly greeted and given first floor accommodations. Location is awesome!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
A good night's rest
I stayed in room 101 in the basement. It was comfy and reaonably sized, although the bathroom was cold and ceiling height was low (not for the tall guests!). Other than the noise of the underground trains passing by, I had a good night's rest here.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
The staff was extremely professional and nice and the facility was clean. It was in perfect walking distance of several eating establishments as well
Gilberto
Gilberto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Great hotel, in a perfect location, and for a very reasonable price! I would recommend staying here and would consider staying here again!
MATT
MATT, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Nil
CHONG heng
CHONG heng, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Location
Cathryn
Cathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Fab place!!
Fab place. Great staff and value for money. Will definitely stay again
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Ok for a short stay
Brilliant location. Clean but very noisy
I am deaf and I found the noise of the nearby tubes very loud. They run until midnight which was unfortunate as I had an early train he next day
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Always a pleasure, business or leisure.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
Good short stay with family
Cozy first floor room. Unique to have a mudroom in a hotel room. Was good for a few nights. Needs better ventilation fans as room can get humid after a shower and paint is starting to bubble. The floor fans helped but some are older and need replacement. Can open windows so that is good. Didn't have the breakfast. Staff is fantastic! Across street freom Kings Cross and many places to eat late at night
Andre
Andre, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Room was spacious and clean, great location for easy access to King’s Cross and St Pancras
Conor
Conor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Friendly staff, great room and bathroom. Very handy location to Kings Cross station.