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Situated less than a minute's walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras Railway Station, The California is located in central London. This charming and modern hotel offers a 24-hour reception. The 60 stylish rooms are spread over 4 floors in the Georgian townhouses, which feature original staircases, corridors, and windows. The rooms have a private bathroom, a radios, and a TV, along with a safety deposit box and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests are welcome to enjoy drinks in the bar and relax in the lounge or on the private terrace. The nearby Tube provides excellent access to all of London and the Eurostar runs from St Pancras. The British Museum and Camden Market are both within one mile of the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Danni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location couldn’t have been better and the room itself was clean and comfortable
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, all staff super friendly and helpful . Hotel room was great. Will visit again anytime I'm in London
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room is spacious enough for a single person and bed. Location excellent if travelling from Kings Criss or St Pancreas which I did. The two gentlemen at reception when I arrived and left the next day were friendly, professional and courteous.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The California

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Italian
    • Punjabi
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian
    • Urdu

    House rules

    The California takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Bankcard The California accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there are no lifts in the hotel.

    The closest car park is NCP Judd Street, a 7 minute walk from the hotel.

    Please note, smoking is not permitted at the property.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The California

    • Guests staying at The California can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Breakfast to go

    • Room options at The California include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Family

    • The California offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Happy hour
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Live music/performance
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at The California may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The California is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The California is 1.6 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.