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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) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Porch
Restaurant
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 | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room (Large)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • 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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

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 - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Big Ben - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • London Eye - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles

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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬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), a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • 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

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 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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Reviews

The California - London Kings Cross Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff was helpful. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be honest, I was just looking for something close to the Eurostar at Saint Pancras, so I had a quick trip to the station for an early train the next morning. I was delighted to find a place with so much character and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for overnight stay before a Eurostar journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to the train station. Beautifully decorated. Excellent service. Would recommand for families! Only small detail: single beds matresses in family room are much less confortable than the other beds. Otherwise perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible lugar
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

Sreeparna

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. The room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly
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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely although the beds were a little uncomfortable. The location and proximity to the train stations is excellent. The lady on the phone was brilliant ahead of our stay and said I could store my food in the fridge at reception. But when we got there it was only a wine cooler which wasn’t too helpful. Pleased we chose it though - loved the room and it had character
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

The lobby is charming. Bar was fine but out of ice. Our room was tiny and down many stairs with no lift and in a basement with just a skylight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fine for what we needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Wendy

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

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