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
10 September 2024
A treat pre & post our train holiday
Location great for St Pancras International. Rooms very comfortable, clean and quiet, staff very polite and courteous. Love the character of the place
We were offered complimentary "pantry" access but contents very limited (some apples & a couple of brownies) by the time we arrived at 8.30pm
9 September 2024
Will definitely use again
Comfortable hotel in a fantastic location close to tube and main line stations. No problem with late check out.
Nothing
26 August 2024
Comfortable, quiet & ideally located for early getaway
Great location for St Pancras. Friendly helpful staff. Fantastic room - wecwere upgraded 👌
19 August 2024
Gorgeous convenient hotel that has thought of every detail needed for a wonderful stay.
The entire hotel and staff were amazing! The room was spotless and beautiful. The convenience of location made it so easy to get around and do all that we needed. Would love to stay here again!
The only disappointing thing was the AC unit wasn't very robust. We were quite hot in the room but both the fan and temperature were unable to be turned down anymore. Luckily it wasn't a scorching hot day or else this would have been even more problematic.
15 August 2024
Well worth a stay for special occasions
The Hotel is brilliantly situated for central London, with easy access to both Kings Cross, Euston and the Tube. Most places to visit are within about 20 Minutes travel in all directions and the dining experience within the hotel is excellent. Although right in the edge of Kings Cross station the rooms are quiet and the additional floor pantry is a nice touch and add value to this hotel.
During our stay the hotels water heating system went down which meant that on our first morning we had to have cold showers, this was a whole hotel issue so not the fault of the staff etc. and was resolved when we returned to the room, it would however have been nice if the hotel had recognised this may be with a free drink in the bar etc. but I am being slightly picky about this.
29 July 2024
Beautiful hotel right next to the station.
The room was lovely and comfortable with a great view over the roof of Kings Cross station. The restaurant staff were charming and friendly, despite the fact that I turned up just before the end of service. Food lovely. Toiletries were beautiful and nespresso in the room fab. The double glazing cut out all the noise of the station.
When I arrived, the staff on reception were a little stressed and coping with some guests who wanted to change rooms. Not the friendly welcome I was expecting after a long journey from Cornwall.
28 July 2024
Fabulous
Comfy and strategic hotel
5 July 2024
Pleasant
Great location and friendly staff.
Room was smaller than we expected and it was a bit of a struggle with luggage through the many doors.
4 July 2024
Comfortable perfect location for early Eurostar
Very close for the Eurostar x property well designed to counteract any traffic noise x delicious food in the restaurant and extremely attentive service x room well designed for 16m squared x large bathroom for the room size
Can’t think of one thing
17 June 2024
Comfortable and convenient
Unusual to have table served breakfast. I liked it. Good quality. Care taken Eg I noticed fresh orange juice used chilled oranges. Great!
Room was quite small. Difficult to find a place for a large bag when opened
16 June 2024
Greatly improved from our first stay in terms room and of reception staff
Excellent room, large, light and good views. Very efficient and friendly staff on front desk
Tea making facilities in the room instead of at end of corridor
16 June 2024
Very good
Superb location between Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.
11 June 2024
Great hotel centrally located by Kings Cross station!
The location was perfect for our itinerary. Layout a little odd but it is a Victorian hotel.
Expensive
3 June 2024
Pleasant
Great location,nice waiting staff,clean and attractive
Double bed jammed against the wall in a small bedroom,en suite doors had gaps all around so it wasn't private.It was pretty pricey for what we got
3 June 2024
Pleasant
The location was our main issue and reason for choice. Didn't ear at restaurant or use the bar.
Small room. Little to any space to hang clothing.
29 May 2024
Fabulous
Staff were excellent, especially the porter:-)
18 May 2024
Very good
Great central location right next to train station and metro. Comfortable bed
Confirmed price from booking.com was different to what hotel charged. They initially deducted from credit card £100 more than confirmed price plus a £100 extra bond. This was eventually rectified - and everyone was very nice and helpful,but it tooabout 5 days for those funds to be released back to my credit card.
30 April 2024
Excellent location. Lovely facilities.
Location, bars and style of rooms.
Rooms are on the small side.
29 April 2024
Fabulous
Decor,style,location,tea making facility on each floor
29 April 2024
Great location with some improvements
Location. Staff. Lovely rooms.
We wanted to relax after a busy day but there is limited seating in the upstairs and downstairs bars and the drinks menu upstairs didn’t show any hot drinks. The downstairs bar has doors that open straight into Kings Cross station but these were locked so we had to go out in heavy rain to enter through the main entrance.
27 April 2024
Great Northern - great spot
Comfortable room, very comfortable bed, nice decor, very clean, pleasant staff, great views from corner room.Hotel is in a great position.
No shower over the bath, just a hand held shower. No facilities for making tea, only a coffee machine. Had to go to the pantry, along the corridor, to make tea. Pantry poorly stocked. (Look at the pantry in No.1 Guest House in York!) Hand basin had hot water intermittently. Doors to bathroom had a gap between them.
18 April 2024
Very good
Location
15 April 2024
Great location and very secure and quiet
Very good
Missing toilet brush
14 April 2024
Friendly staff, lovely spacious corridors and room
Our room was upgraded from the basic so it was spacious and no bed pushed up against a wall which I fear might have been the case with the couchette room.
6 April 2024
Fabulous
There was a minor issue which was solved very swiftly and efficiently and I could not be more thankful. A lovely hotel with wonderful staff.
3 April 2024
Perfect for Eurostar stop over …made my early commute possibly
Location and how clean it was
Size of room on the small size Steps - have to go up steps and back down the other side to be able to access the lifts but if a pain when you have luggage and no offer of help
12 March 2024
Great stay
Great location very comfortable and clean . The pantry was very good . Staff friendly and helpful
They took a £50 holding deposit and I haven't received it back by 48 hrs and I'm getting worried
7 March 2024
Convenient, comfortable, quiet, old charming hotel
The location can't be beat, for access to all kinds of transport to wherever you go next, and also in the middle of many great neighborhoods to explore easily on foot. Also loved the luxurious bathrobe and slippers, and the pantry for tea any time of day! Everything is compact, but there is everything you need. We loved staying here and will stay again in the future. Staff was also incredibly kind and helpful. It was shocking how quiet it was in the room given the surrounding noise.
n/a
4 March 2024
Ideal for quick access to Eurostar
Ideal location for the Eurostar
Small Rooms
2 March 2024
A very good hotel in which to stay after enjoying the King’s Cross nightlife.
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Very good facilities.
Nothing.
26 February 2024
Fabulous
Breakfast was great. Location was very central.
16 February 2024
Enjoyable stay
The location is excellent, I had an early morning train to catch. The breakfast was excellent.
All was good. Comfortable room. Easy access in in and out.
29 January 2024
Good location, surprisingly quiet.
Room was surprisingly quiet.
Front desk staff not very friendly.
17 January 2024
The prefect “pied a terre” stay in London. Especially if Kings Cross is your arrival/departure station
Clean tidy compact and convenient
14 January 2024
Great location and luxury decor but was expecting more.
Upon arrival we were informed our suite had been upgraded, which was a lovely surprise and the staff were very welcoming. The decor in the hotel was beautiful, particularly in the bar and restaurant. The history of the hotel was partly why we booked it. We had access to a pantry with some cakes and hot drink making facilities, which was a nice touch. The views from our floor and our room were wonderful and the location was very central. The room itself was comfortable, with a good mattress and the addition of bathrobes and slippers. The small decorative touches in the room were in keeping with the overall aesthetic of the hotel. ordered room service during our stay which was efficient.
There was a slight wait for the room although we did inform the hotel of the time we would be checking in. Others have mentioned the lack of tea making facilities in the room and the size of the room was a little on the small size for what I was expecting and the price. The water pressure in the room wasn't great but we were on the top floor. The breakfast was nice but felt overpriced (£70 for two without cereal) though some of the price may be due to the surroundings which were beautiful. Unfortunately the stay was impacted by a particularly unfortunate interaction with a staff member when returning to the hotel in the evening after an event we attended. He was leaving the hotel as I was scanning my card to enter and blocked the door, not allowing us entry and questioned me, wanting to see proof we were staying at the hotel. Even though I showed him my room card he said he wouldn't hold the door for me and closed it on me. I pointed out that I would've let myself in if he hadn't been coming out at that moment. I wonder if my appearance had been different if he would have held the door for me. I've never had this type of interaction at any other hotel I've stayed, luxury or otherwise so it was upsetting. Needless to say we didn't have breakfast in the hotel the following morning. The staff during the rest of the stay were perfectly friendly so this was a sad end to an otherwise nice two night stay.
7 January 2024
Conforatable and luxurious
A comfy room, curteous service and perfect location for headsing to Europe. The breakfast takeaway pack on the last day was excellent and gave me a great early start.
Cereal selection was poor for breakfast - on the second day there were no cornflakes and I was releagted to Bran Flakes. Cereal & Juice is also by waiter service, whereas my preference for these item is buffet selection.
4 January 2024
Great location for 1 night stay for access to St Pancras, not great if stay is longer
The extra touches, slippers and dressing gown
Room so small, no tea making facilities in room, pillows far too soft. Trying hard to maximise space but made of feel far less luxurious. Surprised at star rating
2 January 2024
relaxing night
good hotel opposite St Pancras International Eurostar. Lots to do nearby Guest refreshment room at the end of the corridor
Coffee Machine did not have instructions for use
2 January 2024
Rooms are a bit small but all in all good hotel
Good vibe, nicely fitted out, clean deco look, good service, good breakfast and extra kitchen to get basics yourself e.g. coffee
The basic room is very small, although nicely completed there's not much space for 2 people
24 December 2023
Very comfortable with a few areas lacking.
Very clean. Very efficiently run. The room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Like nearly all hotels we’ve stayed in there was a lack of table area so one suitcase stayed on floor. Also bathroom although extremely nice had no areas to put your own spongebags and toiletries. Also clean clothes after your shower had to be dropped on the floor as there was nowhere to store them actually in the bathroom.
18 December 2023
Classy boutique hotel with great design
Nice little touches in the bedroom - good bedside lighting. Fluffy towels and good robes. Water provided
Coffee machine but no tea making options. Reception is tight and reception staff a bit clueless. Need to be sharper and less ‘vacant’ .
17 December 2023
Nice, please supply normal tea to drink in the room
The style
No tea in the room only coffee
17 December 2023
Perfect spot for unexpected overnight stay in KX!
Perfect location - comfortable, well appointed rooms, even the smallest ones. Bottles of water in the room and replenished daily.
No tea or kettle in the rooms, just a coffee machine and coffee - I don’t drink coffee!
17 December 2023
Although a brief stay, it was comfortable and convenient.
The close proximity to King's Cross station.
There wasn't anything I didn't like.
9 December 2023
As good as it gets.
Location, staff. Room, bed.
No kettle in room. I do like my tea.
2 December 2023
Fantastic location and super comfortable
Fantastic location and super comfortable room. Was worried it would be noisy but didn’t hear a sound despite being in King’s Cross. Fab breakfast and lovely, helpful staff
27 November 2023
Fabulous
great location
none
27 November 2023
Great place to stay
Very comfortable room, fantastic location next to Kings Cross Station
Liked it all
26 November 2023
Very good
The staff was really friendly. We had coffee, tea, fruit and cookies for free. Location was perfect.
The room was really small. I had something bigger in mind due to the photos.
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)
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
10 September 2024
Very good