The staff here were exceptional - Abi, who helped me with check-in and at different points of my stay, was friendly, thoughtful, and a warm presence on a whole. She noticed me entering with a large suitcase and took the iniative to reassign me a room on the ground floor instead of the 3rd floor. The other staff I met through my stay were equally hospitable. They assisted me with engaging a laundry service the hotel is partnered with, which worked as an excellent substitute given the aren't in-house laundry facilities here. The room was very clean and comfortable. I'm very grateful that they offered a standing fan in the summer heat, which made the room comfortable and pleasant in the summer heat despite having no AC and the windows locked (for safety on the ground floor, I presume). Location was fantastic -- stone-throw from Kings Cross station yet not noisy or rowdy. I will recommend The California and return in future visits!

Room is relatively small (not surprising by London standards) -- comfortable enough for a solo traveller.

The most comfortable bed and pillow I've ever had in a hotel. Easy journey from Brighton (1 direct train) and perfectly located to get to and from Wembley for the Oasis gig. Hotel is very clean, water pressure is great and the staff were super nice.

Our electrical appliances were a bit dodgy. The kettle wouldn't turn off and just kept boiling. I managed to cover my arm with a towel so I didn't get scalded and turned it off at the wall. Also the hairdryer went bright red and smoke came out. We informed reception and they were very apologetic and said they'd sort it out after we left. It didn't spoil our stay though, things break, it happens.

Very close to st. Pancras Station and Kings cross. Room was big enough for 1 person and had all the facilities.

The roadwork that's been going on opposite the road. But that's not the hotels fault. The room was right next to the door that opened to the hallway that leaded to the rooms. That was quite noisy.

ALL the staff were really friendly and helpful and really couldn't do enough to make the stay comfortable and friendly. The location is perfect, especially when having to come back late due to a concert. It's less than a five minute walk to King's Cross and 9 minutes from euston. The terrace is a nice little area to sit out on..I've seen other comments about noise. I slept with the window open and didn't find in particulary noise considering your in the capital. I would hesitate to stay here again.

I'd make the beds bigger and forgo the bedside tables. The beds are comfortable but on the smaller side of a double.

Great place. Easy to find. Bed and pillows were so comfortable. The staff was really nice and helpful. Absolutely recommend! Will come back :)

Our room was on the last floor with no elevator and had a bathtub rather than a shower. For personal health reasons, it would have been better otherwise. I would have asked for preferences sooner if only I'd known the facility. Of course, I'm not complaining but it would have been nice to have this mentioned somewhere while booking :)

Although it is a smaller hotel, the staff and maintenance are excellent. It is conveniently located near King's Cross Station, providing direct access to both central London and Greater London. The bathroom was clean, though as a Dutch person standing at 1.83m, I found the shower a bit too small for comfort. I'm not sure if this applies to all rooms. However, this was not a reason for me to rate the room lower. The bed was very comfortable, making it a great place to return to after a long day of exploring and traveling in London. And since everything was so close by, no journey ever felt too long.

Very well located for our needs, we were going on the Eurostar the next morning so being only a 3 non walk to st pancras station was perfect. We had a basement room which was very clean and due to it being really hot in London 30 degrees the room was really cool. The staff were very friendly, yes you can hear the underground trains running through the night but they were not loud enough where it would keep you awake. Overall our stay was very pleasant and would stay there again if using the Eurostar.

Cant say there was anything I didn't like if I had to be really picky the room was on the slightly smaller side but we wanted somewhere with an ensuite and in London you are either paying somewhere in the region of £160+ per night and the fact our room was just for a stop over those prices are a little expensive.

Fantastic location for St Pancreas station. We were on the lower floor which was a pleasant surprise, even though the street is above you. The room was spotless and quiet which was ideal as we had an early start next day. Bathroom was clean and adequate for what we needed. Staff were friendly and attentive on check in and out. Beds were comfy.

Steps from the street to the hotel were high (may be an issue for those with walking difficulties) Stairs to the lower ground floor were tricky to navigate even with just a backpack, may be an issue if you had larger luggage.

A perfect place to stay if you are looking for somewhere cost-effective near King's Cross (especially if you need to catch an early train). The receptionists were amazing and the room was just perfect - cosy and clean. The private bathroom had an amazing shower. AC/heating positioned above the bed, so was perfect for cooling/warming up the room and was quiet too.

The view wasn't amazing, but I could still see the station which was nice. Also I could here when people open other doors in the hallway, but this wasn't a big deal. Also the AC/heating has a small power button that's difficult to see on the top of the thermostat, so press this if you want to cool/heat up the room.

Room was small but quaint - imagine student accommodation sized rooming w/ ensuite shower & toilet. Honestly we really enjoyed it - it had all the essentials whilst also being clean and comfortable, the location was definitely a plus and whilst we didn't interact with the staff much they weren't rude on arrival and that always speaks volumes. All in all on our next visit to London we'll most likely be back due to the pricing and location!

There is honestly nothing I could say that's bad about the hotel other than possibly being able to hear the Underground whilst on a ground floor room, which isn't a hotel problem it's a location problem - yes maybe sound-proofing could be better but it's never going to be perfect and it wasn't noticeable enough for either of us to care.