Title: The California - London Kings Cross (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=900985&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The California - London Kings Cross Relax with a drink by our charming outdoor spaces or get ready for an adventure near Piccadilly Circus. ## Photo gallery for The California - London Kings Cross ![Comfort Double Room (Large) - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f3990707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/df958622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f9a61e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/55c95a0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/e3ffc0d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Bar - Laundry - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 9 - Jan. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 10 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 14 of 14 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/a9c1f32a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 Very good 12 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/76f443eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.6 Excellent 31 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/2e4cd0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room (Large) ![Comfort Double Room (Large)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f3990707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room (Large) 7.4 Good 14 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/618406a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 8.2 Very good 42 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Sofa bed Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### Classic Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/024f5ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 240 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin 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 ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9580000/9577200/9577114/2ecf5c2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Mitre House Hotel London City Centre - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Bar 8.2 Very good 2,367 reviews CA $148 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Jan 16 - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-California.h900985.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-California.h900985.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.52945%2C-0.12335&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bGqJkWFTe42qJurVZOZUx0zKNsA=) 4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB #### What's nearby - St Pancras Chambers \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - British Library \- 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - University College London \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Russell Square \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - The British Museum \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km #### Getting around - London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk - King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk - ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The California - London Kings Cross Hotel near Piccadilly Circus Located close to Trafalgar Square and London Eye, The California - London Kings Cross provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - English breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe and luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit Room features All 60 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 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A bar/lounge ### Family friendly - Children's games - In-room crib - 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 elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free crib ### 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 Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The California - London Kings Cross pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The California - London Kings Cross? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The California - London Kings Cross? ### What time is check-out at The California - London Kings Cross? ### Where is The California - London Kings Cross located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The California - London Kings Cross Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 394 8 - Good 334 6 - Okay 170 4 - Poor 72 2 - Terrible 42 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Jan 7, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place! ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very helpful staff and good location ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven Dec 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning. ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emil Dec 9, 2025 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. ##### Emil Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian Dec 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spotless, spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff. ##### Jillian Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela Dec 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Delightful staff - truly kind, approachable and ready to help with anything. The property was immaculate - credit to the cleaning staff. Not only the rooms themselves but every corner of the property was clean - above and beyond - and well taken care of. ##### Michaela Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan Nov 30, 2025 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. ##### Nathan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice room / amazing breakfast Very nice room and excellent breakfast ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/74e7de23-b04c-484f-8195-d8f3e92cb143-1757675000288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/468713a0-ae00-47a9-a5cc-c115043e418d-1757675000316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/91f8300e-30a4-4679-a981-f1ea7413623e-1757675000313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie Gayle Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our time at The California was perfect! The staff were very friendly & resourceful, plus the location is perfect to travel into the main city area. ##### Nathalie Gayle Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivian Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, the staff was helpful. Very happy with our stay. ##### Vivian Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa Jan 8, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities You will hear trains in the basement but I loved it' ##### Teresa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room and a comfortable bed. Pleasant staff and a reasonable price, for London. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice, friendly and welcoming staff, quiet location, close to all transport spots and amenities. Plenty of restaurant selection near by also. The room was nice and clean. ##### Kelly Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liang Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall it is Good ##### Liang Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronny Dec 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The double room was more spacious than expected and very clean. Amenities such as coffee and tea are provided, and two bottles of drinking water are replenished daily. Breakfast is excellent and is served a la carte at the neighboring Spagnoletti restaurant. Some people complain about noise from the subway that runs beneath the hotel, but my room was on the first floor and I didn't experience any noise there. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f089e75d-2bf0-43f2-b724-b57451c61b21-1766701175318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71ad28d0-ebaa-494a-b716-9c31c6fdc507-1766701175551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/703044a1-e227-4052-b4af-d5a26dc85ffc-1766701174868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ea5a402-ed34-424e-b061-69006c917c17-1766701174663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ronny Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bailey Nov 13, 2025 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. ##### Bailey Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Maria Dec 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very noisy hotel. You could hear the trains early and late. ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean room with all necessary amenities, good location for transportation, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby ##### Tony Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Small rooms but great location and excellent service. Very clean and nice bathroom. ##### Neal Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roanna Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely location to stay in We have stayed here before. The room is pretty decent sized and the bathroom we had fairly big. It's in a good area close to Kings Cross/St Pancras and several eating establishments. Overall a great placeto stay ##### Roanna Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and fine for a short stay, we had a basement room so could hear the tubes underneath us but wasn’t too annoying. I’d definitely come back and stay here ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kenneth Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Pleasant and helpful staff. Room was quite small and hotel was showing a bit of wear and tear but good enough for an affordable family stay only a few paces from Kings Cross. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hine Nov 13, 2025 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. ##### Hine Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Diana Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Superb location very close to King’s Cross, good value for money given size of room and facilities. I had a room with a bath and a balcony. ##### Diana Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### DEBORA Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Great location and staff, tiny rooms Very helpful staff. Very clean but impossibly small rooms. ##### DEBORA Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton London Kensington](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Kensington.h26612.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Heathrow-T4.h22336089.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place London City East](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-London-City-East.h60903297.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London Heathrow - Bath Road by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Heathrow-Bath-Road.h25727547.Hotel-Information) > > [Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Thistle-London-Heathrow-T5.h882761.Hotel-Information) > > [Mama Shelter London - Shoreditch](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Mama-Shelter-London-Shoreditch.h1886693.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel London West](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Novotel-London-West.h17246.Hotel-Information) > > [Danubius Hotel Regents Park](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Danubius-Hotel-Regents-Park.h26085.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-London-Heathrow-Airport.h1716953.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity London Dalston](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Kingsland-Locke.h57227439.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis London Earls Court](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Ibis-London-Earls-Court.h14264.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Canary-Wharf.h1457899.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson RED Hotel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-London-Heathrow.h46218383.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-East-London-Hotel.h27372440.Hotel-Information) > > [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London City](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Arbor-City-Hotel.h201127.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o London Docklands Riverside](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Ao-London-Docklands-Riverside.h2456.Hotel-Information) > > [Ibis budget London Heathrow Central](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-London-Heathrow-Central.h72386009.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Inn London Fulham](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Premier-Inn-London-Fulham.h1209124.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4 by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-London-Heathrow-T4.h22334825.Hotel-Information) > > [London Heathrow Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-London-Heathrow-Marriott-Hotel.h438504.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Ibis-London-Heathrow-Airport.h16754.Hotel-Information) > > [Stamford Bridge Hotel London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Stamford-Bridge-Hotel.h65802.Hotel-Information) > > [Tribe London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Tribe-London-Canary-Wharf.h83096424.Hotel-Information) > > [MOXY London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-MOXY-London-Heathrow-Airport.h20463397.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-Heathrow.h1740977.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stratford, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Stratford-Hotel-London.h31325464.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Renaissance-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h9944.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Leonardo-London-Heathrow-Airport.h570358.Hotel-Information)