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The California

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

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Comfort Double Room (Large)
Reception
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Russell Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Covent Garden Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room (Large)

Comfort Double Room (Large)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

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

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1567)
The price is AU$174
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

London

The California puts you in the centre of London, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Trafalgar Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from London Eye and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive
  • Big Ben - 8 min drive
  • London Eye - 8 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive

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 with a 24-hour front desk, near Piccadilly Circus
As a guest of The California, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The California also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The California offers 60 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at The California?

The California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The California?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$227.87, 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.

Does The California serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The California?

No, The California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The California?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The California?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The California Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 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

Danni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a hotel close to the station for an early trip on the Eurostar to Paris, and this was absolutely perfect. Not even a minute’s walk to and from King’s Cross/St Pancras station. 24 hour reception. We were on the ground floor (thank goodness, because we had heavy suitcases) and facing the street, and so there was a bit of street noise but nothing too crazy. Also, every 5-10 mins you could hear a bit of a rumble as the trains passed far beneath us, but the location of this topped everything else for me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

asha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, affordable character
With warm greetings from staff upon arrival, The California, hosting some 60 rooms, is old-world boutique hotel, a comfy couch with a few bare threads in a location that’s hard to beat and a cozy patio for a coffee and croissant. The connected townhouses hide a warren of hallways and stairs where every room is different and reflects the cubicle style that seems to be rage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are very small. Location is excellent to Kings across. Staff especially the evening staff when we checked in were lovely. Would stay for convenience only.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

K D

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spot on
Did the job, very comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANOJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenience is key
Location is prime as it is a stone throw away from King's Cross and access the the international trains into Europe, always a good back up when you have an early train in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky
All great in this quirky hotel altho the water pressure and temperature was inadequate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab place!!
Fab place. Great staff and value for money. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

VICTORIA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannah

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

4/10 Poor

Jiaze

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

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