The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near University of London
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Family Suite, Ensuite, Garden View
Superior Studio, Ensuite, Courtyard View
Garden
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
38-39 Argyle Square, London, England, WC1G 8Hl
  • Russell Square
    13 min walk
  • University of London
    13 min walk
  • The British Museum
    4 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    49 min drive

Room options

Apartment, Ensuite (Garden Flat 5 + Kitchen +)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (No Window-Airconditioning)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Tiny)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Fan
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Chalet, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Heating
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

London

The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross puts you in the centre of London, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from University of London and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a garden, express check-in and express check-out. .With a stay at this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from London Dungeon and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Big Ben.

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 8 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 10 min drive
  • London Bridge - 10 min drive
  • Tower of London - 10 min drive
  • The Shard - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Betjeman Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Kebab - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near University of London
As a guest of The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (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
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, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Melville
Melville Hotel London
Melville London
Sea Containers London Hotel
Sea Containers Hotel
The Melville Hotel
Melville hotel
The Melville Hotel Kings Cross
The Melville Rooms Suites London
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy Kings Cross
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross Hotel
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross London
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross?

The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross on 6 Jan 2025 start from AU$250.90, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross?

No, The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 272 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
major building work nearby. Seemed to be a large group of men congregating regularly during the day in the small park next to the hotel. Could be intimidating for some people. Hotel itself very nice, with pleasant staff..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No staff, no reception, shower dangerously hot. Tightly squeezed into multi-level space. Not in any way worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Place was unique, staff was amazing and so polite and went out there way to help. Would definitely be staying here everytime i go to london.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John, Northville

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and went to our room. The bathroom lights and the power plugs were not working. I notified them and they moved us to a room without ac. The beds were like futons, the wood floors were worn off stain, bathroom shower had black mold in corners. The decor of our room was unmatched. The area was quiet and very convenient to kings cross station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice for how much it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will see you again soon
Thank you to all the staff!!! Isaac and I had a wonderful, safe, comfortable stay. You made us feel like family:)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

2/10 Terrible

Rebeka, Alexandria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like I was staying in a hostel. It smelled like a dank gym locker. We weren’t sure if it was dead bugs or dust in the sheets. Directions were confusing for checkin. Did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

EDWARD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Back to basics
I suspected when I booked that it was a basic hotel. However if you have a basic hotel, you must get the basics right. Very few channels worked on the TV. The shower temperature could not be regulated and was far too hot to use. So this did little to help. Having said that, the staff were outstanding and were so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GIGIN BABU ALOO, Brampton

Travelled with family
We were travelling to Brussels from St Pancras Station, needed a place for just one night, coz the train was early in the morning, hotel is just 5 minutes walking distance, very convenient, would recommend for very short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Half finished and filthy - avoid like the plague!
This hotel is poorly finished and filthy. Do not stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I requested extra blanket and pillow but when I asked at desk they were just telling me Hôtel is full. Eventually I got an extra pillow- I also asked about an adapter and was told just bit one because people don’t return them. How about u put a pending charge on my account and when o return it you take back the charge? Many hotels in Canada do this type of thing for tv etc Also speaking of tv the connection was spotty. We tried to fix it and unplugged it and re plugged it as it said on tv to do- Also we were told water maybe best to buy. A complimentary bottle would have been great. The coffee machine was great! I recommend putting bigger cups beside it as the small glass ones overflowed. I did find bigger ones in the cupboard. Over all ok I guess for one night close to the station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location although situated opposite a park frequented by homeless types who were noisy throughout the night. The reception and staff were faultless. The room was clean, but tired and sparse. There was no plug in the sink, the shower head was broken and a lat or two missing from the window shutters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location but nothing else good to say.
The room was tiny beyond belief with no ventilation or even a fan during a heat wave. The bathroom was miniaturised - even the toilet was smaller than normal! The smallest handbasin ever too. Oh and all the corners of the shower were thick with black mold. I have seen worse hotel rooms in London, but not this century!! Not sure how someone could stay there more than a few hours, to be honest. The bed was a cheap piece of rubbish too with a mattress that collapsed in the middle and some cheapo metal base which gave no extra support at all. Avoid!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff, service and kindness shown was refreshing. I will be booking again and look forward to the updated rooms, the sister hotel is lovely also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was tired, paint work was chipped on the wall, the shower doors did not close and the shutters had slats missing The staff and comunucations was very good and they advised that they are hoping to complete renovations soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Avneet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn

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

8/10 Good

Vikkie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Okay for a short stay.
We booked here for an overnight stay with our grandchildren to visit London. The price was very competitive for a family room. It was nice that we had a kitchenette with sink, microwave, kettle & coffee machine. A iron & ironing board are available and a hairdryer if needed. There was also a patio door leading to a small patio area with seating, which was shared with the opposite room. Unfortunately we had a problem with ants, which I guess can happen anywhere. The room wasnt perfect, cleanliness couldve been better by sides of beds and underneath and rugs were poorly placed and a potential trip hazard (attention to detail)....Wallpaper coming away from wall...Not all lights working. That said, beds were clean and comfortable. The room itself is a good size with 2 double beds. Bathroom was extremly small, it is a unit installed into the room, much like a caravan style, but honestly, if you just need a place to stop over at a reasonable price, its okay, though if you're like a size 2XL or larger, you'd have trouble trying to move around in there. I'd rather have had this in the room though, than to share a bathroom with other guests, so that's something to bear in mind. Bottom line: I loved the art deco style of the room and outside area & having a kitchenette and somewhere private to get clean, albeit extremely small. I was disappointed by the attention to detail, things that could easily be rectified without huge costs and the prescence of ants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay.
A very pleasant experience, help with our bags ( no lift). Offer to store bags after checkout. Good all around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024