The California

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Free WiFi

Explore the area

4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB

Russell Square
‪14 min walk‬
Tottenham Court Road
‪3 min drive‬
The British Museum
‪4 min drive‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Comfort Double Room (Large)

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Family Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

11 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

10 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.0 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

24/7 front desk

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

About this property

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Piccadilly Circus

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 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. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Russell Square. 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 clean accommodations and the proximity to public transportation
6 minutes by car from Trafalgar Square and 7 minutes from Piccadilly Circus

As a guest of The California, 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 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.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
1 bar

Family friendly

Children's games
Free cots/infant beds
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Reception hall
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Hardwood flooring in room

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
Safe
Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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)!

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 Hotel

The California London

The California Hotel London

The California 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

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wouldn’t allow food in the room

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller

18 Oct 2024

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

The property was ideally located, near the King's Cross Tube Station and St.Pancras International, making it easy to get anywhere in the city, and get out of the city quickly with no fuss. The accomodtion was simple and just what was needed....

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

15 Oct 2024

Great hotel, in a perfect location, and for a very reasonable price! I would recommend staying here and would consider staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ariel

11 Oct 2024

Disliked: Amenities

Rooms are a good size but bright and noisy, bed wasn't especially comfortable. At least it was near the train statio.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

9 Oct 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

VICTORIA

9 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannah

7 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jiaze

6 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect spot right next to Kings Cross. Great if going for a night out and just need a night in London.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

29 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana, Omaha

Travelled with partner

27 Sept 2024

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

We needful little place near train station but too small for luggage

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for transport

One night stay. Comfortable beds, cute outside bar, lovely staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room was spacious and clean, great location for easy access to King’s Cross and St Pancras

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location, friendly staff, nice room with balcony, quirky rising bed

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Small rooms! Britta water was stale in the bottles in the room! Very hot in the room! No screens on window! Down covers, no options for lighter blanket! Water in shower was hard to figure out for for water!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

8 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with partner

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Great location. Great place to stay if just need somewhere to sleep and shower. Room was not great - tiny and couple lights and outlets not working but staff were fantastic. Helpful and friendly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony

Travelled with group

2 Sept 2024

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

Disliked: Room comfort

No Air conditioning

I was unpleasantly surprised there was no air conditioning service in my room.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

philip

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed one night at the California for convenience as had an early Eurostar to Paris. In my view it is overpriced but just needed a bed. Ideal for transport links but wouldn't pick to stay for a longer break. Couldn't fault the members of staff all very helpful. Construction ongoing outside the hotel but wasn't a problem and even though near Kings Cross relatively peaceful at night.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024