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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trafalgar Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London Eye
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Large)

Comfort Double Room (Large)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. London Eye and Hyde Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Ben - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • London Eye - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

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

3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus
As a guest of The California - London Kings Cross, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The California - London Kings Cross also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The California - London Kings Cross offers 60 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

Reviews

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1021 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

raminder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome onec we got moved to a room above ground and with AC. The bottom floor room was smaller, with no AC but was still nice. It was hard in the heat. The hotel accommodated us nicely. Highlight was the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

The only rooms with Air Conditioning are on the 4th floor. There is no elevator and no bellman, so you are on your own if you want AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia, Kirkland

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for an overnighter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was incredibly small - it wasn’t clear in the booking process that the sink was in the main room away from the toilet and that there was not a proper bathroom. Toilet and shower was separated about half a metre from the bed with a glass wall and what I can assume was very old pipes as in the morning there was water leaking from somewhere around the toilet. The room did appear clean on arrival though but you can really smell the musty old carpets in the building as a whole.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nga Yee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, walkable distance or easy to get on tube. family room is big enough for 4 adults to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the reviews say, lots of narrow steps. Room was small. But perfect for a day in London and being near train. Safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues and adequate but very small rooms and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small and spartan room but super convenient to St. Pancras/Kings Cross stations. Staff was very friendly. Stairs were a bit awkward with heavy bags so I wouldn't recommend for anyone who would find that a challenge. Value for price so no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for overnight stay before a Eurostar journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Distinctly average and nothing like the pics. Pillows v low budget. Won’t be returning…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataszija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel. The staff are very friendly and loved that there is a bar. There’s an outdoor terrace but it was raining so couldn’t use it. Lovely room, nice and clean and a huge bathroom. Great spot for Kings Cross area, up a small side street opposite the station - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Room had everything you needed, it was a basement room so couldn’t open any windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025