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
27 November 2025
Amazing Convenient Stay
So close to the station for the Eurostar. Lovely comfortable bed and clean room. Atmosphere was cosy and the lounge and bar were really lovely and decorated well. Friendly staff to top it all off!
Only downside was the Rails restaurant had been booked out for a private event and we weren’t informed and had been planning to eat there. Ended up eating at the new Hawksmoor round the corner which was an exceptional meal.
26 November 2025
Exceptional
The pantry is a great addition.
26 November 2025
Just amazing
Central to our needs Restaurant was lovely Facilities excellent Security
Nothing
25 November 2025
“Staying in a historic hotel on cold, dark London days made us feel like we were in a time machine.”
“The location was excellent. Having the metro, bus, and taxi right in front of the hotel made it very easy to get around the city. With a pleasant 25-minute walk, we could also reach some wonderful parks. We had breakfast included, and it was quite good — a great way to start the day with enough energy. The hotel is also very suitable for families with a baby. We were very satisfied with our stay.”
“Overall, we were satisfied with our stay and didn’t experience any notable issues. Everything met our expectations. The sound insulation was especially good — we couldn’t even tell it was raining outside. Apart from a few minor details, nothing was bothersome, so there isn’t really anything we can say we ‘didn’t like.’”
23 November 2025
Exceptional
elegant building and decor location
nil
23 November 2025
Exceptional
Location and comfort
23 November 2025
Nice location for a short stay
Position and place outside to smoke my cigar
Not something particularly
22 November 2025
Exceptional
I was very impressed with this Hotel from Reception Staff, My Room, Waiter Services and extreme cleanliness everywhere. Lunch was very good and Breakfast was excellent! Staff were very friendly and always had a smile! Thank you
21 November 2025
Very good
The beds are very comfortable and the hotel is situated right next to St Pancras, so it is great as a stop over before catching the Eurostar.
The bar gets very busy, so it can be difficult to find a table on occasion. The breakfast service can be slow, although breakfasts are delicious.
20 November 2025
Flying London visit
Great location
Breakfast really busy
17 November 2025
Another great stay. Everyone was friendly and very professional
It’s a great location.
17 November 2025
Great hotel, perfectly located, will definitely stay again.
I was upgraded and the room was lovely.
17 November 2025
Very good
Very friendly staff - super comfortable bed
N/A
16 November 2025
Lovely hotel in great location for the train station exceptionally clean room and hotel . Would definitely stay again.
Great location exceptionally quiet given the close location to the train station and busy road/area Access security very reassuring. staff on reception very pleasant and helpful . The room was great . Very clean . Comfortable bed . Nice to have a dressing gown provided . The hairdryer was faulty but this was quickly rectified by staff with no issue .
There were no tea making facilities in the room which I personally would have preferred as needed to go down the corridor to the residents kitchen which I would not want to do late at night as a single traveller . The kitchen was very well stocked and had some lovely snacks .. There was a coffee maker in the room but personally my preference is for tea .
16 November 2025
Exceptional
Can't praise this place enough. Perfect location, very clean and comfortable and surprisingly very quiet for location. Will definitely be returning
16 November 2025
Great location, intermittent hot water, some disengaged staff
Location and cleanliness
Limited hot water in shower, miserable breakfast waitresses
14 November 2025
Stylish Eurostar night
Great location for catching an early Eurostar. Nice food & drinks. Close to Coal Drops yard where we had booked dinner. Beautifully appointed bedroom & spacious bathroom with Lefroy Brooks fittings.
Nothing
14 November 2025
Wonderful
Fantastic location , beautiful building
Nothing
12 November 2025
Relaxing one night stay
The room lovely little kichen at the end of the corridor with supply of tea and coffee. Complementary water in room . Bed so comfortable . The area bang in the middle of kingscross fab hotel . The front door man nice and friendly any time coming and going hello good night just nice guy
Reception staff not very friendly could at least have a smile at least very dark walking into hotel and reception area . For me staff at reception let the hotel down for me . Wanted deposit of 50 pound to hold never said that with booking
10 November 2025
Fab Hotel
Extremely polite and helpful staff..lovely room...super breakfast...excellent location
I found the bed to be a little too hard for me
10 November 2025
Perfect stay.
Perfectly sited for arrival and departures from the train station. Literally 2 minute walk. Very smart, clean and tidy. Helpful polite staff. Will definitely stay again.
Nothing.
7 November 2025
Exceptional
Very convenient for London Kings Cross railway station.
6 November 2025
Excellent would book again in a heartbeat
Location and staff were great on arrival and departure to help with our bags. Very appreciative We had dinner in the dining room the first night. Food was terrific and service exceptional
The only issue we had was the two nights booked were not successfully linked and we were charged an additional night by mistake. This was obviously rectified but took several days for charge to be refunded
4 November 2025
Great hotel and location.
Loved the pantry at the end of the corridor.
Small rooms
3 November 2025
Super relaxing super comfortable bed lovely food great shower
Super friendly service we will be back
Everything was fantastic
2 November 2025
Exceptional
Overnight stay- went to the theatre then caught the Eurostar the next day. Perfect location- clean and comfortable.
2 November 2025
Very good
I booked last minute after being stuck in London after all the trains were cancelled and the staff were really helpful when I was so stressed
Tv wasn't working
31 October 2025
I loved it
Everything 😀
30 October 2025
Fantastic
Comfortable bed, clean, friendly staff, good facilities, allergies compliant.
29 October 2025
Exceptional
Room decor excellent and very clean
26 October 2025
Fabulous
Location to Eurostar
21 October 2025
Perfect for Eurostar departure
Perfect for getting to Eurostar for a morning departure. Nice room. Good breakfast.
16 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything was mostly exceptional including quietness, especially considering the location
Can’t think of anything
15 October 2025
Fabulous
Friendly and warm staff and hospitality. Great convenient stay.
Would have loved to stay longer. Great hotel and amenities.
13 October 2025
If you are catching the Eurorail then this is the hotel for you!
It was close to the railway station and we had an early train ride the next morning. Also staff were excellent and room was very clean with comfy bed.
13 October 2025
Comfortably stylish and relaxing.
Well presented, clean and wonderfully stylish
Nothing!
12 October 2025
Super I’ll be back
Everything it’s bright modern clean and quiet
Nothing
11 October 2025
Exceptional
Amazing
11 October 2025
Nice
Excellent location for Eurostar, very clean and pleasant
Price unjustifiable
11 October 2025
Excellent for our needs
Location Decor Quality
Very small bed
8 October 2025
Did the job
room was well equipped and spacious for a London hotel
Food choices were limited and quite pricey
6 October 2025
Great choice for a weekend in London
Spotlessly clean, nice facilities and great location
Nothing
4 October 2025
Beautiful hotel at Kings Cross - top quality
The best breakfast ever in the smart restaurant called The Rails
2 October 2025
An amazing gem of a hotel in the best location.
Great location and rooms.
The glass bathroom door
28 September 2025
Perfect for our stay in London for an event and our 10 year wedding anniversary.
Brilliant decor and loved the pantry!
N/A
28 September 2025
This hotel gives a great night’s sleep within a great location
Great location. Super clean hotel and extremely comfortable bed
I would like to see tea making facilities and not just coffee
28 September 2025
Nice for a stop to take the train the next day, but seemed way overpriced
Convenient location
Very expensive for the room, but we were only there one night
25 September 2025
Very good
close to train station
very small room
23 September 2025
Excellent hotel in an excellent location
All went well -- helpful staff, nice room, good breakfast
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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27 November 2025
I would recommend the hotel without hesitation.