This hotel is about as low as one could go. The double room was single size. The toilet, basin and shower fitted into an area which should be the toilet. The storage space was virtually non existent and there were no lifts.
Definitely backpacker stuff.

I stayed at this hotel in March 2007 for 1 night. I was allocated room 12 which was an ensuite room. It was very reasonable at just £48.00 per night.


THE ROOM:
The room was well sized considering location. All the furniture in the room was matching pine. There was a double bed (even though I’d booked a single), 2 hooks on the back of the main door, chest of drawers, a wardrobe with 5 hangers inside and spare blanket. There was a kettle with 2 cups & spoons, with coffee, tea and sugar sachets. There were 2 bedside tables with lamps and telephone, and 15” TV with remote and an electric alarm clock. There was a hairdryer and a working radiator.

The shower room was clean and had 2 hooks on the back of the door, a shelf inside the shower cubicle, mirror, wall mounted toothbrush / cup-holder, and a complimentary soap bar. Clean toilet and toilet roll provided. The shower room was small but adequate. Towels and bath mat was provided.



THE HOTEL:
The hotel is located in Argyle Street, just meters from Kings Cross Station. The reception is actually at a hotel opposite, the ‘Central Hotel’. The hotel has a dining room for breakfast, which is included in the price. I did not have time for breakfast, so cannot review that part.

A few metres from the hotel there is a Burger King. There is an HSBC cashpoint on the corner. Then just around the corner is a large Post Office, Cost-Cutters, McDonalds, Subway takeaway, an Indian Restaurant, Noodle Bar, Cafes, and various newsagents. I had dinner in a café and have also eaten in the Noodle bar on a previous occasion.



THE LOCATION:
The Hotel is located just metres from the Kings Cross Station. Its is ideal for visiting London and Business travellers due to the close proximity of Kings Cross.



OVERALL:
A nice place to stay. Very convenient location and reasonable cost. Recommend it.

It is very difficult to find low budget lodging in downtown London, so I spent quite a while searching for a place for my wife and I. I actually booked this hotel through a B & B website, so I was a little surprised to find that it was an old hotel. The location is hard to beat for getting into, out of, and around in London. They did serve a full English breakfast, which was pretty good, but I think my wife and I were the only English speaking people in the whole place. Walls and doors were paper thin and we had a long climb up narrow stairs to get to our room (if that is a problem for some people). Limited options for eating, etc. nearby, but very handy to trains and underground. Overall, for what we paid, it wasn't a bad deal, just not a particularly pleasant stay.

Location is very central. There aren't nearby bars/restaurants I'd go to but if you're planning to visit all of the touristy spots, you're at the right place.

I did NOT stay at this hotel although I've booked my room (and received confirmation) TWO MONTHS prior to my visit. I arrived at the hotel...go to the door and there is a sign saying something in lines of "we're all booked, go to Central Hotel across the street to check in."

At this point...do I have a choice???

The fact that my room was confirmed then given away to others is outrageous. Central Hotel, which they also operate, is listed as having a lower rate. They were not even apologetic...nor did they offer to give me a refund of the difference. Totally ridiculous!