The California - London Kings Cross Hotel
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The California - London Kings Cross Hotel Review
Located at a distance of 500 metres from Pancras Square, the comfortable 3-star California Hotel London features a sunbathing terrace and various recreational opportunities. The modern hotel lies in Bloomsbury with a jazz-age pink cocktail bar and patio restaurant, 5 minutes' drive away such cultural sights as the famous British Museum.
A day at this London hotel begins with a delicious breakfast. For relaxation, guests can visit the coffee bar and enjoy cocktails, tea, and fresh coffee. Serving Mexican meals, Decimo lies just 5 minutes' stroll from the property.
Madame Tussauds London is a 5-minute drive from the property, while Dominion Theatre is at a distance of 2.1 km from this place. About 10 minutes' drive from the quality California, business travellers will find the medieval castle "Tower of London".
The area features a number of shopping sites, such as the British Harrods Department Store, which is about 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation.
Featuring a stylish interior with soundproof windows, some of the rooms are equipped with an iron/ironing board and air conditioner, along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are also decorated with contemporary furniture. The spacious bathrooms offer a tub and a shower, along with complimentary toiletries and bath sheets.
The California Hotel lies just a short stroll from London Euston train station, and Russell Square is situated around 5 minutes away by car.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Small hotel with modern interiors.
- Central location with free parking.
- A 20-minute walk from High Holborn and close to Saint Pancras.
- Lots of rooms, some with a comfortable bed, a huge tv and a good bathroom.
- Generous and gorgeous breakfast for vegetarians.
- A pleasant restaurant serves local meals.
- Attractive lobby bar.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Rates are great.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with a bit too soft beds.
- Occasional complaints about a few not particularly friendly staff members.
Key Features
- free wifi
- parking
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- terrace
- bar
- heating
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Activities for Kids
- Board games
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- St Paul's Cathedral 2.48 km (1.54 mi.)
- Tate Modern 2.96 km (1.84 mi.)
- Marylebone 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Covent Garden 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)
- British Library 390 m (1280 ft)
- Coca-Cola London Eye 2.94 km (1.83 mi.)
- National Gallery 2.33 km (1.45 mi.)