The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Lounge
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

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

Twin Room

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

Comfort Double Room (Large)

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

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

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

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

The California - London Kings Cross

Along with a bar/lounge, this hotel has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The California - London Kings Cross. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The British Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 7 minutes by car from Trafalgar Square and 7 minutes from 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1017 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel. You could hear the trains early and late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy rooms, with great amenities. Friendly staff, and perfect location right near Kings Cross station! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Faolan

Liked: Staff & service
A basic hotel but that is what we paid for. A solid option with very friendly and helpful staff. The steep steps into the bathroom are not for the faint hearted and the walls are very thin! But a good option if on a budget. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
California Hotel was a disappointing experience. The bedroom was small. The bathroom was small. The fixtures were of poor quality. There weren't any hand towels and the bath towels (one per person) were very small. There were very few complimentary items such as soap (which was out of reach if you were to take a bath) and coffee. The pillows were hard. The room was extraordinarily hot. In the bathroom, both sink and bath plugs were damaged. The bath was very small. There was limited shelving. The space for the toilet was very tight. Noise from other rooms was too easily heard, as was the noise from the cleaning staff talking loudly in the morning. To say this is a 2 star hotel would be a generous assessment. Positives were: Pleasant receptionists and reception area. Location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it is Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room nice but mattress very hard , difficult to sleep, location for train station is excellent tho
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabytha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Can’t beat it’s location close to Kings Cross station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff , beds comfortable. Only downside is you likely will not be able to check in early so be prepared to leave you bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware. Photos do not show how small the rooms really are. A family room barely has room to walk. There is no lift. Don’t plan on bringing luggage. The room has no ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AlleyKat, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gautier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did the job perfectly, totally fair.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and well equipped. Bathroom was lovely. Plenty of space for a family of 4. One double bed in a room divided from the living area which was great as we travelled with older teenagers. Lounge area had a double sofa bed and a single sofa bed which was great for us. Difficult to open the window so the fire alarm went off from steam from the shower. The extractor fan wasn't strong enough to clear it. Also very hot but a fan was provided which helped at night. Nice bar area. Friendly staff. Close to the station and plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night between arriving at LHR and taking the train to Paris. This is the best location for the best price near St Pancras. Highly recommend, the room was very clean and cozy, everyone at the property was lovely and there’s a tube entrance right at the end of the street that takes you directly to Kings Cross/St Pancras. I’ll absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious; the location was perfect - across the road from kings cross starion; it was clean and modern; they had a bar that was open til early hours and staff on shift 24/7. Id definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Zephyrhills

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a comfortable bed. Pleasant staff and a reasonable price, for London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not serviced until the last night despite having the sign requesting service persent on the door the day prior. Otherwise no complaints, room was tidy and staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room lacked basic amenities, such as hand towels, washcloths, a mini-fridge, and a microwave. I stored my luggage under the bed, and when I pulled it out, it was coated in dust and dirt. The mattresses are clearly cheap and well-used. Overall, the hotel was adequate, but I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gero

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025