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MacDonald

2.0 star property
Hotel in London, near The British Museum

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MacDonald, in central London near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, offers a convenient base for city exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, bike rentals for nearby attractions, and secure luggage storage. Multilingual staff help visitors maximize their London experience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

MacDonald

Hotel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum, MacDonald has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at MacDonald have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and local maps
  • 21-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

MacDonald Hotel London
MacDonald London
MacDonald Hotel
MacDonald Hotel
MacDonald London
MacDonald Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is MacDonald pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

MacDonald doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at MacDonald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight– 1:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at MacDonald?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MacDonald located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and St. Paul's Cathedral 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 5-minute walk.

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MacDonald Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 885 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculately clean and bed was very comfy. The area is quite and location is great. Staff were friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, especially being so close to St Pancras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kings Cross station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebekka

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really close to Kings Cross, which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over for travelling on from London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, in a great location, no frills but also no problems
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills but perfectly located by Euston station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Amenities
Simple hotel but clean. I'll be back! I enjoyed my stay overall. I think management should try to do something to silent the noise from slamming doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively cheap hotel near St. Pancras.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Great value and prefect location..

Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location, close to Kings Cross station
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a double room en suite before early start to St Pancras for Eurostar. It’s not going to win any design awards but it was absolutely perfect for requirements. Clean sheets and room, hot water, plenty of plug sockets, comfy bed and friendly staff behind the desk. Best of all was how close it was to St Pancras. Less than a 5 minute walk. There are steps to the entrance and also to rooms so please be aware of that. Will definitely stay here again if getting early train.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Basic room but clean and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and friendly staff. Good location a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a clean bed for the night, might have been 5 stars if there was a bath mat and if the towels had been a decent size and not threadbare
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

Friendly Staff

Everything I needed for a stop over for work. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient pl
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness
OK for the price in central London. Used as a one night stay ready for an early Eurostar train the next day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and even the shared toilet and shower didn't bother.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Price/quality in combination with location and friendly staff is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Great location and cheap hotel for a night.

Great cheap hotel in London,5 min walk from King’s Cross station. All you need for a night. Staff friendly and helpful,able to check in early,and leave bags when leaving hotel after checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was just right for an overnight stay very close to St Pancras for my onward journey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadae

Liked: Amenities
It was close to the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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