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Your Stylish Base in London's King's Cross
We are a boutique hotel located in the heart of London's King's Cross, offering a unique blend of comfort and eclectic style. Our 61 individually designed rooms cater to diverse needs, from solo travelers to large families, combining practicality with distinctive decor. Situated just two minutes from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, we provide seamless access to London's cultural and commercial hubs. Our property merges historic London townhouses with modern amenities, including a 24/7 reception, art deco bar, and seasonal terrace.Sustainability is central to our operations, with towel and linen reuse programs managed via WhatsApp. We prioritise essential comforts like high-speed Wi-Fi, premium bedding, and locally sourced breakfast options while maintaining competitive pricing. Our team offers tailored local recommendations through digital channels, ensuring guests experience authentic London hospitality.
Services
Accommodation
Bar & Lounge
Meeting Spaces
Luggage Storage
Local Concierge
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 reception service for late arrivals
- Each room features unique design elements
- Sustainable practices with towel/linen reuse program
- Prime location near King's Cross St Pancras station
- Family-friendly accommodations sleeping up to six guests
What people say
Unique decor
Central location
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Sustainable approach
Services
Accommodation
Our 61 uniquely designed rooms offer comfortable stays with essential amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, and premium bedding. Each room features distinct decor while maintaining practical elements like central heating and workspace areas. Guests enjoy 24/7 reception support and sustainable linen services through digital requests.
Bar & Lounge
The art deco bar serves house drinks and fresh pastries daily, with a relaxed lounge area for work or socialising. Our seasonal terrace provides outdoor seating for evening cocktails or daytime refreshments, complemented by locally sourced snack options throughout the day.
Meeting Spaces
Dedicated work zones with reliable Wi-Fi accommodate business needs, featuring comfortable seating and ambient lighting. The lounge area doubles as a co-working space with charging points and refreshment access, suitable for both solo professionals and small groups.
Local Concierge
Our team provides local recommendations and travel assistance via WhatsApp, including restaurant suggestions and transport guidance. We offer practical support with taxi bookings, event tips, and area navigation to enhance guests' London experience.
Family Rooms
Spacious family rooms sleep up to six guests with flexible bed configurations. Designed for multi-person stays, these rooms combine practical storage solutions with child-friendly features while maintaining the property's signature eclectic decor and essential amenities.
Questions
What room types are available at The California?
We offer six room types: Matchbox Single, Cosy Double, Spacious Double, Twin, Family+, and Family Superior sleeping up to six guests.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast isn't included but we offer fresh pastries daily at our bar, with tea/coffee facilities available in all rooms.
How far is the hotel from King's Cross station?
We're located just a 2-minute walk from both King's Cross and St Pancras International stations.
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, bottled water, tea/coffee, LCD TV, hair dryer, safe, and basic toiletries.
Does the hotel have air conditioning?
We don't have air conditioning units but provide central heating and opening windows for climate control.
Can I request extra towels or toiletries?
Yes, additional amenities can be requested via WhatsApp or room cards to support our sustainability initiatives.
Reviews (5)
Dominika Lewandowska
Dec 29, 2021
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A very pleasant stay for a 3 hotel. The room was very clean. Bed and duvet was comfortable. The reception staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Only issues was thin walls which meant that some kids running around at 7am woke us up, and the housekeeping knocking on our door quite early, before we managed to get out of bed... out fault for not putting up the do not disturb sign the night before I guess. Bed side lamp didn't turn on.
Rafael Sanches
Dec 16, 2021
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It looks a lot better than it is. In our room there was no toilet paper at first and the bed was pretty small. But hey, it's central and cheap for London...
Jason Reed
Nov 24, 2021
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Just had 2 nights in the california and I must say its a lovely hotel, very nice rooms, nice en suites and has a flat screen TV and teas, coffee and water available in the room. Its also very close to St Pancreas station and the underground, making it great to get around. Only bad thing I would say is about getting up to date TVs so ypu can log into things like netflix or screen mirror. We booked this hotel through booking.com who I must say complicate things and caused us a lot of issue, bad review for them. This was a minimoon we was on for a few nights and booking.com cancelled my booking whilst
S. T.
Nov 19, 2021
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Do not stay here- they make up lie after lie to ensure they are able to scam their way out of things. The breakfast is a joke and and really expensive for what it is, you can get better and more anywhere else in London. The toilet barely worked, there was no hot water on one of the days. After After first morning breakfast I was so shocked by what you got that I asked if we could be refunded for the second morning and not have it. We did not have it and now they are refusing a refund. They are using every excuse and out right lying to ensure I don't get my money back.
Fred Wiesinger
Oct 03, 2020
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Funky (in a good way) small room, in a cozy hotel. As others have posted, be aware there is no elevator, and a narrow staircase. I was very comfortable in my second floor room, and got a real kick out of the unusual bed (supported on pipes which allow it to be raised up and lowered from near the ceiling, in order to use the bed area as a sitting area when not sleeping)
