The California Hotel
King's Cross, London
You’re always welcome here
The California is London made easy. A comfortable, friendly base right by King’s Cross, set across classic townhouses with plenty of character. Step out for the buzz, come back for the calm, and settle into a stay that feels simple, warm, and nicely unpretentious.
- Art Deco architecture
- On-site Bar & Lounge
- Dog friendly stays
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No two rooms are the same. Each has its own layout and details, with all the essentials for a comfortable city stay - a good bed, a tidy space to reset in, and everything you need to get on with your day (or your lie-in).
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Keep it easy. Start with breakfast, pause for a coffee, or wind down with a drink in the bar and lounge. There’s also a terrace for those rare sunny London moments - the kind you don’t plan for, but always remember.
Getting here
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Heathrow - 57 mins via public transport
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Gatwick - 44 mins via public transport
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London King’s Cross - 2 mins walk
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St. Pancras International - 2 mins walk
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Euston (Underground) - 11 mins walk
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King’s Cross St Pancras - 2 mins walk
Attractions
- British Library - 4 mins walk
- Coal Drop Yard - 10 mins walk
- British Museum- 16 mins walk
- Regent’s Park / London Zoo- 26 mins by tube
- Madame Tussauds- 7 mins by tube
Neighbourhoods
- Camden Town - 6 mins cycle
- Old Street - 17 mins cycle
- Oxford Street- 20 mins cycle
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We’re at 4–8 Belgrove Street, King’s Cross, London WC1H 8AB, just moments from King’s Cross and St Pancras.
We’re a relaxed King’s Cross hotel and a laid-back London base, close enough to the station to be convenient and far enough away to sleep well.
Yes. Our bar and lounge area as well as our terrace, are a good spots to grab a snack or warm pastry, unwind with a drink, work on your laptop or step outside to the terrace.
Yes. Our Family + rooms can sleep up to six guests.
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