The California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Piccadilly Circus

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Front of property
Single Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Comfort Double Room (Large)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Big Ben - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • London Eye - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The California

Hotel near Piccadilly Circus
Located close to Trafalgar Square and London Eye, The California provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a reception hall
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 60 rooms offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

California Hotel London
California London
The California London, England
The California London
The California Hotel
The California London
The California Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The California pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The California?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California on 24 Nov 2024 start from €138.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The California?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The California?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The California?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The California located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and London Eye. Hyde Park and Big Ben are also within 3 mi (5 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

The California Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wouldn’t allow food in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally located, near the King's Cross Tube Station and St.Pancras International, making it easy to get anywhere in the city, and get out of the city quickly with no fuss. The accomodtion was simple and just what was needed....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Great hotel, in a perfect location, and for a very reasonable price! I would recommend staying here and would consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ariel

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are a good size but bright and noisy, bed wasn't especially comfortable. At least it was near the train statio.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot right next to Kings Cross. Great if going for a night out and just need a night in London.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needful little place near train station but too small for luggage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious and clean, great location for easy access to King’s Cross and St Pancras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, nice room with balcony, quirky rising bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Small rooms! Britta water was stale in the bottles in the room! Very hot in the room! No screens on window! Down covers, no options for lighter blanket! Water in shower was hard to figure out for for water!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Great place to stay if just need somewhere to sleep and shower. Room was not great - tiny and couple lights and outlets not working but staff were fantastic. Helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed one night at the California for convenience as had an early Eurostar to Paris. In my view it is overpriced but just needed a bed. Ideal for transport links but wouldn't pick to stay for a longer break. Couldn't fault the members of staff all very helpful. Construction ongoing outside the hotel but wasn't a problem and even though near Kings Cross relatively peaceful at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacey

Rooms are small, hot and loud (construction going on just outside our window) and beds are not very comfortable. But it was inexpensive so we got what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Able to store your baggage before check in and after checkout. Clean rooms and fans are provided
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ffion

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Cleene convenient to Saint Pancras. Everything we could’ve asked for. Chinese room small common balcony off the room. No AC so be careful in summer, but couldn’t recommend more highly nice restaurant friendly staff great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, Kingman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk were great and very helpful, when we got there, there were two little packets of instant coffee in our room, but we never did get anymore, and we were there for three nights. The hotel was really close to the metro and we liked that a lot. The room was very small but it was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Jackson Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a simple, inexpensive room for one person for a brief transit to the Eurostar, and this was perfect. Small basement room was quiet. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Front staff was kind and helpful. Reception was open 24 hours. Location for St Pancras station could not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We only stayed for a night. We were a family of 4 and had a large room with lots of space! The only problem was our bathroom door was completely see-through. We had to hang a towel up for privacy and it was still awkward. Although the rooms were large, the hallways and stairwell were pretty narrow and there were no elevators for our luggage. Place is quiet and close to a number of restaurants and conveniently located across Kings Cross station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024