Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.
Reception
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and seating areas.
A modern interior with seating areas, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9HX
  • Place, City, University of London
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(136 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and concierge services.
Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG offers 429 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The British Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from St. Paul's Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bloom – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 32.50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bloom

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 32.50 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1057 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice rooms, and good for families
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laleh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, Abu Misbah was super awesome! Great location, neat and tidy rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before and would stay again. Rooms clean, spacious and comfortable bed. Breakfast is excellent with a huge selection of hot and cold food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant selection for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ergate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy comfortable breakfast well displayed. I enjoyed staying
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean , towels changed daily and beds made . Staff were very accommodating. Around a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAVED IQBAL

Liked: Cleanliness
Good very good hotel. Nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Shachar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpet had some stsibs, but overall its a very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money in central-ish part of London
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel. Reasonably well located for Kings Cross (15 min walk). Awkward shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, everything in working order, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
15 minute walk from Kings Cross station, and restaurant's/ bars Clean and modern decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mel

Nicehotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here, though feel the bathrooms could do with a deep clean, they kinda smell like gents toilets a bit.. Staff are really lovely, brekkie was decent. Really convenient for the Eurostar and my meetings at ITV
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a short walk from King’s Cross & St Pancras. The room was lovely with everything we needed and the staff were extremely helpful, letting us leave our bags for the day and doing everything to make us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was nice and spacious. Food and drinks were reasonably priced for london hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026