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Kaya Great Northern Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury London hotel connected to a rail/subway station, steps from The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4

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Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is near The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4. Guests can relax in the garden, visit the coffee shop, or enjoy British cuisine at RAILS Restaurant. Access to a nearby indoor pool, health club, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Victorian, Larger Guest Room, King | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Victorian, Larger Guest Room, King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage, Larger Guest Room, Queen | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Heritage, Larger Guest Room, Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Edwardian, Guest Room, Queen, High Floor | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Edwardian, Guest Room, Queen, High Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Edwardian, Guest Room, Double,High Floor | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Edwardian, Guest Room, Double,High Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Couchette, Smaller Guest Room, Double | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Couchette, Smaller Guest Room, Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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King's Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London, England, N1C 4TB

What's nearby

  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regent's Park - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Big Ben - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • London Bridge - 12 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 14 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parcel Yard, King's Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar and Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪German Gymnasium - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kaya Great Northern Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
Located close to British Library and Coal Drops Yard, Kaya Great Northern Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, RAILS Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

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 22.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • GNH Bar and Terrace
  • Little Bar
  • RAILS Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1854
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Northern

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaya Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kaya Great Northern Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4, British Library, and Coal Drops Yard. Camden Markets and Regent's Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Kaya Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m not sure the location could be bettered for transport links and the staff were fantastic. I hadn’t realised I’d booked a room with a bath rather than shower but for a one night stay the bath was OK. Room supremely quiet despite a busy world right outside. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for eurostar. Very comfortable rooms, staff helpful Everything you need in close proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. All trains and subways are nearby. Great dining options. The rooms were quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Traffic noise Receptionist appeared a bit confused Some machinery started up outside at 4 in the morning Handy for the station but way overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Perdita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the room and the everyone there were so friendly. Also so apologetic when one of the rooms was not ready for a while. There was a little incident with a man slumped at the lift area but apart from that it was a wonderful hotel. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent site at Kings Cross with several U-lines and train stations. Friendly staff, very clean rooms. But avoid floor 5: small windows & low water pressure
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good overall. Decided to have breakfast there. When I said the toast was burnt, the waiter agreed and I heard him telling someone else, but no one offered me another choice. Seems a shame not to include unlimited coffee in the breakfast price but charge for extra cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, hospitable and very accommodating. It was easy access to train stations and the restaurant was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were amazing but the room is not 5*, more like a 3* hotel. Bathroom is aged and not clean. Many visible discoloration on tile joins and stains on walls of room. If this was a 3* hotel I wouldn't have cared but having stayed in real 5* hotels this hotel is 3* at best but they charge 5* prices. The only advantage of this hotel is it's proximity to underground and kings cross station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! Gorgeous accommodations at the most convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Great hotel

First class hotel,location close to King Cross/Euston Stations.Excellent service from friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning didn’t work and the TV wasn’t tuned to anything and the fridge was terrible throwing out so much heat was frihp
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent, iconic hotel. Room small, but elegant and functional. Great bars. Restaurant was lovely with good quality food, if nothing flash. Restaurant was reasonably priced. Hotel itself expensive, but you’re paying for the location - couldn’t be better for Eurostar - and history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Highly recommend this hotel.

Lovely room on the top floor of the hotel with a great view of the clock tower at St Pancras station. Characterful, excellent and spacious both in room and bathroom with a lovely large shower….pressure wasn’t powerful but adequate for someone with long hair☺️ Bed was very comfy with lovely squishy pillows. Staff were friendly and helpful. My husband and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again even if we weren’t travelling on Eurostar the next day……which is literally just across the road. One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in in London☺️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front of house staff were amazing - knowledgeable,polite and always with a friendly smile. The ambiance was very nice,good lighting and excellent carpentry/woodwork design around the building. Food and beverages were superb. Location very good ,handy for almost everything.

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready in check in and there was an electrical issue affecting the room which meant none of the plug sockets worked. Over priced for actual facilities. Paying for location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is incredibly convenient located to two major overground stations and the underground network. It’s a very positive as a whole. The only drawback is the doors throughout the hotel are extremely heavy. They bang throughout the night as people travel through corridors and enter rooms. This is sleep disrupting for light sleepers
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it’s proximity to the train station, unfortunately St. Pancras/Kings Cross attracts some undesirables but as long as you’re not wandering round there in the early hours of the morning it’s manageable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great lovely old building and hotel with so many great spaces and rooms. The only disappointment was reception staff, first impressions count!! The pantry was also not as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

London stay

The room was very nice and comfortable but very dark and there was a noise in the bathroom all night like water filling up something every couple of minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel if arriving at Kings Cross for a concert in Camden and a 1 night stay. Room was small but fancy. TV didn’t work as a TV which was annoying but did connect to Bluetooth device for some playlist tunes. English breakfast was tremendous in a posh restaurant setting. Apart from TV fault only thing can mark down is terrible Muzak in the bar and restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Charged Three Times for One Night Stay

I paid for my stay (£415 for one night) *in advance* but at 2:15am during the night of my stay my banking app woke me with an alert to say the hotel had charged me £306.50. I barely slept until 6:45am when I went to question it at reception. I was told that the hotel ran an audit process during the night and that had somehow triggered the charge. I was assured that it would be cancelled. Then, at around 11:30am I got another alert on my banking app telling me they had taken a further £356.50. I was on a course at the British Library and had to leave at lunchtime (when I wanted to be speaking to the other delegates) to go back to the hotel to alert them to the fact I now had over SEVEN HUNDRED pounds pending on my back account (including the initial card deposit of £50). I felt that the staff offered no sympathy or contrition. It's now 11:40am on the following day and I still have over £700 pending in my bank account. I'm really worried because I can't afford that to leave my account. It completely ruined my stay and impacted on my ability to enjoy and concentrate during the course I was attending.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed, good spot for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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