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Reviews of The California 3 stars

4-8 Belgrove St, Camden, London, WC1H 8AB, United Kingdom

#563 of 1,011 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 2437 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Quirky and charming Kings' Cross hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Snd I thought it was a bit quirky,which I like,particularly,the literary ambience.The breakfast was superb,even if I had to go next door.My only issue was with the taps in the sink,but that was probably my technical clumsiness.I loved the area too!I will definitely visit again.The staff were welcoming and thoroughly charming.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    1ST JUNE STAY 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was soooooo loud!!! DURING the night, all night, could hear people walking around above us continuously, and people's conversations, walls must be really thin! Didn't get hardly any sleep at all. The rooms are very basic, but was expected. But very clean regardless! The corridors are really small too, it is probably the narrowest hotel I've ever stayed in, finding your room is abit like a maze, up and down samall staircases, and it did make me feel a little on edge incase there was an emergency. Alot of rooms squished into a small space. If you don't like small spaces I wouldn't recommend staying here.

    Staff on the reception were super friendly on arrival! Perfect check in and check out :) The hotel location is perfect! The bar area is gorgeous 😍

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift, but they did have someone to help with our luggage.

    The location to St Pancras station. Which is the main reason for choosing the hotel

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Decent price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My mattress was a it bumpy needed to be replaced. No iron in the room. I know space is limited.

    Great location. Cute hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, excellent location and affordability priced. I would definitely recommend and stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, affordable, excellent staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Basic and convenient. Pleasant staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little cramped. Staircases and landings somewhat tired looking.

    Good location. Very clean room,

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    This was perfect for our one night stay with excellent location to Kings Cross.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Good affordable hotel in central London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Friendly staff and clean room comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice quality convenient place, please don't overheat the rooms to 'encourage' patrons to the bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was so incredibly warm because the heater was on full blast upon entry. In order to cool the room down we could either turn on a noisy fan or open a window and hear kings cross' busy traffic so bad place if you want to sleep. Was also asked if i was booked under someone with a female name due to our same last names. Not good for gdpr.

    Location, cleanliness, nice staff, good shower, comfy bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no air condition within the hotel. Only a fan was given. The fan is noisy

    Location is definitely a plus. Located minutes from king cross station and st pancras. Even with rain it was quick to the hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very noisy room in basement with noise from tube-this was not mentioned at check in. I asked for a quiet room ! Staff were generally miserable and not welcoming/friendly or helpful apart from 1 man who was on the night shift of 20/04/24 who at least smiled and was friendly with his service

    Location of this hotel is very good and walking distance to Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations Breakfast and service was out of this world at the Italian hotel 3 doors down-absolutely outstanding. Very friendly attentive staff Good shower and amenities in room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed but wouldn’t recommend for long stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room very small

    Its location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift.

    Close to Eurostar at St Pancras.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money - would definitely come back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was pretty small- however pretty functional and cozy. The only thing that I found annoying was the fact that the shower was together with the WC, and the floor would flood every time you would use the shower. Not very convenient.

    The location is great, three minutes from Kings Cross and St Pancras. The personnel were wonderful, polite, funny, and helpful. The hotel collaborates with a restaurant nearby and the breakfast - that is excellent -is served in a wonderful space. The hotel has a bar that is very convenient for a late drink, or an afternoon coffee. I found the hotel to be very charming and nicely decorated. Rooms have a kettle and you can make tea and coffee in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Ok but not great value for the money...
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was fonctional but much smaller than expected A lot of small stairways to access the room which was underground Wouldn't say it was great value for the money

    Great location near king's cross train and underground stations Good continental breakfast, but at another hotel next door

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cramped space but it did what we needed it to.

    We knew it was a small room when we booked but I think the price is rather inflated for the room we had. It was rather stuffy and noisy but it is definitely close to the station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Good 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit warm

    Nice place and good location, friendly staff. Quirky place to stay 😁

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Older hotel close to King's Cross
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of construction currently in the area. Trash all over walkways to the hotel. Lots of unhoused people. But our biggest issue was no lift. The check in guy carried our bags up 4 floors which were steep and old. Not for 60 year olds. Hot room with lots of outside noise with window open.

    The staff were all super helpful and nice. It is close to Kings Cross station. Clean. Allowed luggage storage.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    London visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to Kings cross station which suited us very well. Have stayed there before. Room comfortable, clean and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy neighbours at 7am with young kids

    Location was brilliant, staff very friendly and room very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved our night at The California and would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only wish we could have stayed longer!!

    This hotel was so cute! Very clean and well organized, located right by the Eurostar terminal so it was very convenient for us

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Small rooms but great location and pleasant staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was very small and claustrophobic, but for a short stay I think the value for the location makes it worthwhile. Also, rooms are poorly soundproofed but it was mostly quiet while I was there.

    Being so close to the train station is great. For the price it was a good value that I was pleased with. Staff were kind and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was right around the corner from the subway and train station yet it was quiet. We had a great stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

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