The California
4 - 8 Belgrove Street King's Cross, London WC1H 8AB England
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#362 of 3,038 hotels in London
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The California is a charming, modern and quirky bed and breakfast, less than a minute's walk away from King's Cross and St. Pancras stations. Our 60 stylishly refurbished rooms, each one cosy and comfortable, are spread over four Georgian townhouses, and we've retained as much of the original architecture as possible; our windows, corridors and staircases are all original. This means that we don't have a lift, but we do keep our reception open 24 hours a day. We have high speed WiFi is throughout the hotel and have a fantastic little bar, lounge and private terrace for our guests to enjoy. We serve a great breakfast. Welcome to The California London. Visit anytime, explore every time.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
24-hour security
Baggage storage
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
First aid kit
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Bottled water
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Bulgarian and 5 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
207Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
48Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
4 - 8 Belgrove Street King's Cross, London WC1H 8AB England
Getting there
King's Cross St. PancrasUnderground3 min
EustonUnderground9 min
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My trip in the hotel was perfect. From the start Emma until the end with Alina. Hotel and room was very clean. Great hotel with great people. Thank you very much. I recommend you to spend time here.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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This is the 3rd time I’ve stayed here at the California. Each time has been spot on - great service, clean and comfortable rooms and a perfect venue for exploring London. Our room was on the top floor and while it was chilly outside the room was cosy and bed super comfortable. Everything we needed was there. We always enjoy a drink at the bar when we come back from town in the evening and it’s a lovely quiet place. We will be back again!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 3 days ago
Hi natashafox964, Thanks for leaving a review, It's great to hear that you had such a nice experience with us, we are a lovely bunch and we go above and beyond to ensure the best stay for all our guests. We wish you a great week ahead. Best regards, Tirath Singh
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Excellent quaint hotel, very comfortable hotel, in an excellent location. Staff were fantastic and will be my go to Hotel going forward as it felt very homely and clean. Really enjoyable stay and can highly recommend
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Guest, Thanks for leaving a review! We really appreciate your kind words, and I will make sure to show your feedback to the rest of the team. All our staff members are doing their best to ensure a clean, comfortable and secure stay like you mentioned above. It's really great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Wish you a wonderful week and hope to see you again soon. A big thank you from the entire team at The California London
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Steps from Kings Cross line. Staff was super helpful and kind. Room was spotless. We enjoyed drinks and board games in the lounge. Room 10 was a quite large basement level family room. Perfect for our two young adult children and us- seperate spaces were appreciated. Loved our stay.
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Dear sewilder, Thanks for leaving a review! We really appreciate your kind words and I will make sure to show your feedback to the rest of the team. All our staff members are doing their best to ensure a clean, comfortable and secure stay like you mentioned above. It's really great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Wish you a wonderful weekend and hope to see you again soon. A big thank you from the entire team at The California London
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Very good hôtel, very close to Saint Pancrass. The room was clean, the beds were confortable, the breakfast was good, and everybody there were very nice (special thanks to Emma and Allina, thanks for everything)
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Emma Phelan, Guest Services / Front Office at The California
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Vinchonm, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed everything about your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback in regards to our team members, we will pass on your kind comments to all. We hope to welcome you back to stay with us again soon. Kind regards From all the Team members at The California Hotel
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Great location, good value, and excellent service. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff were all faultless, very friendly and keen to help. Especially Emma and Alina. I would definitely stay here again and happy to recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: No lift so you do need to climb the stairs.
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Dear A2452CFjerryp, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We are delighted to read that everything about your stay with us was faultless and comfortable. We will pass on your kind words to the rest of out team. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. A big thank you from us all. Kind regards The California Hotel
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The location was so perfect for travelling around. The rooms were more than adequate, comfortable beds and great hospitality from the staff 👌 Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dear tigrooLincoln, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to read that you enjoyed our hospitality and, that you found our rooms more than adequate during your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. A big thank you from our team. Kind regards The California Hotel
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Great stay for a business trip, fantastic location only a couple of minutes from Kings Cross Station. Emma and Alina on the front desk were very welcoming and helpful. It was quick to check in and comfortable bed. Will stay again
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dear billytoast, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to read your feedback and, thank you for the kind acknowledgment of our team members. We are so happy to read that you found our check-in quick and hassle-free. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards The California Hotel
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Great stay thank you Alina and Emma for helping me through my stay and for early check in was a big help for a tired traveler hope to visit again soon I liked the bar and breakfast in the hotel next door rooms very very clean
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Emma Phelan, Guest Services / Front Office at The California
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Dear J2750YFtomb, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We are delighted to read that you had a great stay with us and, we are so glad that we were able to offer you an early check-in. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards From the California Hotel
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Clean room, quiet place, people so kind and at reception 24*7, fresh breakfast served at table, and so close to underground King's cross (Picadilly line to Soho, theaters, ...) Would definitively recommend
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Tirath Singh, General Manager at The California
Responded 3 days ago
Dear arxo7ikjmx, Thanks for leaving a review! We really appreciate your kind words and I will make sure to show your feedback to the rest of the team. All our staff members are doing their best to ensure a clean, comfortable and secure stay like you mentioned above. It's really great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Wish you a wonderful weekend and hope to see you again soon. A big thank you from the entire team at The California London
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PRICE RANGE
US$137 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
california hotel london
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandLondonRegent's Park / Kings Cross / Bloomsbury / Euston / Kings Cross /St Pancras
NUMBER OF ROOMS
61
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Frequently Asked Questions about The California
Which popular attractions are close to The California?
Nearby attractions include British Library (0.2 miles), King's Cross Station (0.2 miles), and St. Pancras International Station (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The California?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and facilities for disabled guests.
Which room amenities are available at The California?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The California?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The California?
Yes, paid private parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The California?
Conveniently located restaurants include Indian Lounge, Pizza Union King's Cross, and Choppaluna.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The California?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, and Romanian.
Are there any historical sites close to The California?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Houses of Parliament (2.1 miles), Churchill War Rooms (1.9 miles), and Tower of London (2.5 miles).
Is The California accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.