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The California - London Kings Cross

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Piccadilly Circus

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Porch
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 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 240 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The California - London Kings Cross is near a metro station. Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park. Don't miss out on a visit to London Eye. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is just steps away and Euston Underground Station is 11 minutes by foot.
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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB

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
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 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), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and a reception hall
  • 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.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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 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

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

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?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The California - London Kings Cross?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - London Kings Cross on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $187.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The California - London Kings Cross?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The California - London Kings Cross?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The California - London Kings Cross?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The California - London Kings Cross located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and London Eye. Hyde Park and Big Ben are also within 3 mi (5 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nacho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, comfortable and clean, family room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool quirky place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff there was an issue and they took care of it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the metro with lots of shops within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great weekend escape, neat & clean, friendly staff & great location, convenient for transport links to underground & mainline train services. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Na Ryong

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It wasn't too bad but for what we paid for, we expected little better amenities and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nga Yee

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the room was spacious and modern but very cosy. Noise was relatively loud in the early evening but was quieter when I wanted to sleep (good windows). Has AC. Really lovely hotel, very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreeparna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location . Rooms were big and very clean .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 3 nights while in London this month. Pros: clean, offers small breakfast, great vibe, friendly staff, nice decor, close to transit. Cons: no elevator, large construction site next door at the moment (couldn’t keep our windows open as workers would see right into our bathroom/bedroom, wifi didn’t really work in our room except in one spot by our door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Clean with polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and so accommodating! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Shintani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was from 3 pm, but we had to wait about 15 minutes. The room was different from what we saw in the photos. (In the photos, there were three single beds, but in reality, it was a double bed and a bunk bed.) The fan seemed to be broken, as the oscillating function didn’t work. These points were disappointing, but otherwise we were satisfied. The location was very convenient, being close to the station. The staff were also kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to main transportation hub
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 3 min walk to Eurostar with plenty of options for dining around the area although room small and very hot with a fan that didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Very compact, but just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel clean with lovley big rooms and friendly staff would definitely return if ever back in london
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great value for what we paid.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for international stations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

10/10 Excellent

christina

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

It’s a secret!

Always stay here if we can when on a short London trip. So convenient and staff are lovely. Don’t want to publicise it too much otherwise it’ll get too popular 😂
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice homely feel to the Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025