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Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Russell Square

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Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross offers upscale comfort near Russell Square. Start your day with breakfast at Bloom, work out in the gym, or unwind at the bar. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning, in-room WiFi, and assistance from multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
The current price is €156
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Room amenity

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG is near a metro station. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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1 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9HX

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The British Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Angel Underground Station - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caravan Exmouth Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Maya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wilmington - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pilgrims - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

Upscale hotel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and University College London, Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bloom, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 429 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG?

As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG on 24 Oct 2025 start from €155.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 32.50 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of University College London, Russell Square and The British Museum. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). Angel Underground Station is 12 minutes by foot and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how close it was to public transit and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and polite. They were helpful when asking about dining options near hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quick one night stay for our family of 4
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for short or long stay. IHG brand says it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed as a family of 4 with 2 older children age 14 and 12 and couldnt fault the cleanliness and room quality for a 2 night stay. Plenty of breakfast choice, central location , good pub opposite. so much choice when looking - 10 min walk to russell square station so would highly recommend for the very reasonable price !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took care of us very well and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed that the location was easy to bus to attractions. Also nice to return to a less busy part of London.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, walking distance to King’s cross train station. Bus stops nearby, in a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to Kings Cross and Farringdon and easily walkable to Russell Square so overall great location for a family stay in London
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near shops and restaurants, easy access to transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF STREET AND NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, upgraded room, breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for my family and I on a short break to London. Room was cosy, but as advertised and it kept cost down. Staff were friendly. Good breakfast. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff were extremely pleasant and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, fantastic hotel and staff. We are IHG members and stay regularly at IHG, this hotel does not disappoint. Well done all the staff at King’s Cross
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amogh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A ggod place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay close to St Pancras for an early Eurostar trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross station. It has a beautiful lobby, lounge and restaurant. It is in a safe area and is nice and quiet. The staff are very professional and helpful. Our family room was snug and there wasn’t any controllable a/c, but otherwise, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room that saved the day after a stay elsewhere that was less than par
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Upgraded room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rooms

Room was very clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience. The people in the breakfast area even learned our names after all the days we spent there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

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