Great Northern Hotel, London
Expert reviews
“With an air of history and quick access to the Underground, this stylish hotel provides a great base for exploring London. The theme of rail travel is present in the hotel’s stylish décor: ‘Do not disturb’ signs bear antique illustrations of railway signals, and ‘Couchette’ rooms, with built-in beds, take their design cues from sleeper cars.”
“The slick regeneration of King’s Cross is encapsulated in the beautifully refurbished Great Northern Hotel. Juxtaposed between the clean lines of the station’s contemporary architecture and the grande dame grandeur of the Renaissance Hotel, the Grade II-listed building serves to fuse the two with understated elegance.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Kings Cross
All you need to know
This five-star hotel is located on King’s Cross St Pancras International Station right in the heart of the district.
The hotel is a tribute portfolio hotel that offers the best and latest in hospitality amenities and facilities. The hotel offers quality hospitality services, and guests will feel more welcomed by the highly friendly staff present in the hotel.
The hotel is located in an excellent location where it offers guests a closeness to the city’s most famous attractions and landmarks. This also makes it the perfect departure point for guests looking to get all the excitement and adventure the city has to offer.
The hotel is located at a distance of 2 km from the Aldwych Theatre while the busy St Pancras International Station linking to several European cities is located 200 m away from the hotel.
The closest airport to the hotel is the London Heathrow Airport which is about 25 km away from the hotel.
The hotel offers chic and stylish room and accommodation options such as Double Room, Superior Double Room, and King Room with VIP facilities and a Suite.
These rooms are well-fitted with modern amenities and facilities that make the rooms extra comfy. The Great Northern Hotel rooms feature hand-crafted furniture that makes the room even more beautiful.
Amenities such as free Wi-Fi for internet access, 40-inch flat-screen TV with free movies, air-conditioning, a well-stocked minibar, a Hypnos bed and a private bathroom fitted with thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
5 April 2026
Fabulous
Perfect place for eurostar trains travelers, just cross the street. Nice staff
4 April 2026
Very enjoyable
Excellent location, very nice room
So comfortable , friendly staff
4 April 2026
I had a lovely overnight stay, very convenient for the station.
A lovely quiet room in the heart of London
3 April 2026
Great Hotel and amazing location
Excellent location. Staff were amazing, always available and helpful.
The small rooms are great for a single but crowded for a double
3 April 2026
Exceptional
Great boutique hotel, would definitely stay there again!
3 April 2026
Fabulous
Ideal location for Eurostar travellers. Love having windows that open
2 April 2026
Lovely hotel, fantastic location right next to King’s Cross station
I really like this hotel, very clean, nice decor and a fantastic location right next to King’s Cross
It’s all good. The bed was very slightly less comfortable than my own but that’s very minor
30 March 2026
Exceptional
Warm welcome from staff; comfortable room; delicious breakfast; superb location. We will stay here again.
Nothing.
29 March 2026
Very convenient and pleasant
Nice atmosphere, well decorated, very good restaurant and excellent location specially for those who travels by train.
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28 March 2026
Supportive of acessibility needs and perfect location for that too
Location was perfect for us!
The lack of pantry supplies
27 March 2026
Perfect stay for an early train
Beautiful hotel perfect for a night before an early train, clean and everything needed in cute well designed rooms. Room service and breakfast both excellent
Nothing
24 March 2026
Historic railway hotel, ready to catch an early morning Eurostar
Chosen for the location at Kings Cross, perfect for boarding an early Eurostar! We were given an upgrade at no extra charge on check-in: thankyou! The room was lovely, comfortable and with all the special 'extras' overlooking the grand St Pancras station. There was live jazz in the bar downstairs and the 'Rails' serves good food. Staff were all attentive, helpful and friendly over all aspects of our stay. Highly recommended as a London location.
Nothing - it was excellent.
24 March 2026
Fab hotel very close to KX and underground.
Our 2nd time staying here. 3 minute walk from KX station. We love sitting having a drink on the outside terrace. Close to Coals Drop Yard.
Not such a great window view this time.
23 March 2026
Perfect situation
Excellent service and kind staff
Nothing
23 March 2026
Exceptional
A great place for an overnight stop before getting the train. Nice comfortable room and the hotel were kind enough to let me check in early.
23 March 2026
Perfect for 1 nights would but would stay longer next time
Superb location, so easy to get everywhere on the tube or walking, lovely room, queen executive, loved the electric blackout curtains, we were on the station side, and it was so peaceful, the staff were really friendly, and I loved the tea and coffee party at the end of the corridor.
23 March 2026
A great weekend topped of with a great hotel
Everything was super
Nothing
22 March 2026
Exceptional
So close to main line stations.
Had an issue with payment it was taken twice but it was quickly returned to my account.
20 March 2026
Recommended if you have to catch an early Eurostar....a minutes walk to the station!
The whole ambience of the hotel, and the helpful staff. Would recommend if you intend to use St Pancras for Eurostar the next morning!
We had to wait quite a while for our breakfast, about 30 minutes, though we realise it was a busy time of the morning. Next time we stay we'll order our meal immediately on arrival in the restaurant, at the same time as our tea and coffee. 🙂
20 March 2026
Simply Superb
Breakfast was excellent although I'd expect toast included in price to be honest.
Nothing
19 March 2026
Exceptional
Great location for Eurostar
19 March 2026
Gorgeous hotel
The staff were friendly, the room was gorgeous and the location perfect.
Nothing
18 March 2026
Emergency stop over London
Location to the station, great breakfast
Reception is a bit cramped
18 March 2026
Perfect nights sleep
No noisy
Nothing
18 March 2026
Emergency stop over in London
Brilliant Breakfast, great location for the train
Check in took longer than anticipated but not too the point it annoyed me
18 March 2026
Perfect
Everything. This hotel has thought of everything. I want to especially mention the housekeeping staff who were so friendly and accommodating.
Nothing
17 March 2026
A great hotel.
This might be the best hotel I have ever stayed in. All was clean and fresh and light. The staff was very kind and helpful. The breakfast very good with lot’s of choices, good coffee and in a beautiful room.
I cannot think of anything
16 March 2026
well designed quiet rooms in perfect location
Excellent location, super quiet rooms (didn't hear a thing, literally). Also good are the pantries on each floor, providing fruit, tea, a kettle etc and a space to sit.
There's not much space in the bathroom to put your stuff, but that's being very picky.
13 March 2026
Luxurious and perfect for the overnight travel experience
Fabulous location and plush throughout
Nothing to add here
10 March 2026
Would stay again
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Bedroom well furnished and equipped..
Hanging spaces in dark wood recessed with no lighting,
8 March 2026
Stylish and comfortable boutique style hotel
The Great Northern has the feel of a stylish boutique hotel, with cozy rooms that maximise space and incredibly comfortable beds. The rooms are also unbelievably well soundproofed and there is vitality no noise from outside.
8 March 2026
Excellent - lovely room, perfect location!
Location is incredible - 2 mins to Kings Cross, 3 mins over the road to St Pancras. It’s also near to great restaurants and bars. The rooms are a bit small (you expect that in London), but beautifully decorated. The Pantry at the end of each corridor is a great idea and it’s full of drink and snack options (fruit, pastries, breakfast bars etc). Bathroom is also lovely.
Bed was very firm - I personally don’t mind that but it surprised me. Anyone with a bad back or who liked to sink in even a little would likely find it a bit uncomfortable. There is a small but very bright light in the bathroom (which has glass doors) that is controlled by a switch next to the bed. It’s not a bad thing but it took me hours to figure it out and it stopped me getting to sleep. Not the hotel’s fault but if you’re looking for it, the switch is next to the bed
7 March 2026
Great location, lovely staff & clean room
Great for a nights stay before getting the Eurostar, lovely little room with everything you need!
Nothing!
7 March 2026
We have stayed a few times. The staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you, right from the reception, to front o
Perfectly located. Feels spacious. Very clean.
Nothing not to like.
7 March 2026
Could not be more convenient
Great location, lovely light room
5 March 2026
Excellent stay
Excellent service, smooth check in. Staff all very friendly.
2 March 2026
GREAT
Very comfortable with great amenities like a pantry to utilize. Comfy bed and lovely bathroom
1 March 2026
Attention to detail makes this a hotel an exceptional experience, including the first sip of coffee
Every aspect of our visit was exceptional from the service to the quality of ingredients in our breakfast…..oh and the room was delight. Our first visit. A magnificent find.
There is nothing I would change.
1 March 2026
A perfect start to our mini break in Europe. Lovely room. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff.
It’s location
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1 March 2026
Well worth it!
Location is amazing for Eurostar.
Rooms are small
26 February 2026
Very good
Location
21 February 2026
Gorgeous and exceptional hotel in an amazing location
Excellent location right next to St Pancras and King's Cross. Immaculately clean rooms. Boutique decor was really nice and unique. Corridors were wide and spacious - unusual for a London hotel. Pantry at the end of the corridors was a nice touch with tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit. Surprisingly comfy desk and corner sofa area was good for work. Serenaded with opera singing coming from the station next door. Despite being in such a busy, noisy area the windows blocked out all of the noise at night. Staff were very helpful and even knocked on my door to deliver more water and asked if everything was okay. Quick room service and friendly customer service.
The building is easy to find, but the hotel entrance and reception is a little trickier. English breakfast without any baked beans!
20 February 2026
We were pleased to stay in a comfortable well designed room, the hotel itself was stylish and breakfast was a fabulous s
Stylish, well appointed, convenient with great staff. Lovely served breakfast, not a buffet.
Nothing all good
17 February 2026
Very good
High standard rooms and a great location.
No late night bar or in room service.
16 February 2026
Great stay I loved it
Beautiful hotel I loved it!
everything was good however the room looks bigger in the photos online, and the only other thing there were not any good tv channels on the tv , no regular tv which wasn’t good, but everything else was great
14 February 2026
Excellent! Very Clean, bathroom and the rooms are very good. Convenient Location for trains.
Very clean, the restaurant and the cafe is great. Kind and helpful reception, safe hotel, best reach to LNER.
12 February 2026
Great location, super staff
Lovely hotel, cute cosy room - very quiet. Great location 2 minutes walk from Eurostar check in
All good
10 February 2026
Perfect for a business stay.
Very friendly reception and my room was very quiet, which was remarkable considering you're next to the station.
Breakfast starting at 7 is quite late, especially with early trains. A place like this should start at 6.30 at least, especially during week days.
10 February 2026
Lovely hotel
Friendly staff, lovely lounges and very clean.
Pillows too soft
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
Activities
- - Bicycle rental

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5 April 2026
Exceeded expectations