Macdonald Hotel
US$100
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$100
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Macdonald Hotel average US$67 in the cheapest month (January) and US$106 in the most expensive month (December), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$67 |
| February | US$73 |
| March | US$88 |
| April | US$74 |
| August | US$100 |
| September | US$100 |
| October | US$103 |
| November | US$97 |
| December | US$106 |
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Most expensive: December (~US$106)
Cheapest: January (~US$67)
About this property
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at MacDonald, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Oxford Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Leicester Square.
What's nearby
British Library(0.3 Miles)
University College London(0.6 Miles)
Russell Square(0.7 Miles)
City, University of London(0.9 Miles)
The British Museum(1.1 Miles)
Tottenham Court Road(1.1 Miles)
Oxford Street(1.3 Miles)
Camden Markets(1.3 Miles)
Regent's Park(1.3 Miles)
Financial District(1.3 Miles)
Portland Place(1.4 Miles)
Royal Opera House(1.4 Miles)
Covent Garden Market(1.5 Miles)
The Strand(1.5 Miles)
Oxford Circus(1.6 Miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(10.7 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(18.9 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(61 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(33.9 Miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(40.6 Miles)
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Housekeeping
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Location
45-46 Argyle Square, St. Pancras, London, England, United Kingdom
British Library (0.3 Miles)
University College London (0.6 Miles)
Russell Square (0.7 Miles)
City, University of London (0.9 Miles)
The British Museum (1.1 Miles)
Tottenham Court Road (1.1 Miles)
Guest reviews
8
Very good
Based on 937 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Macdonald Hotel, travellers highlight the excellent location near King’s Cross/St Pancras and good value for short stays, with many noting friendly, helpful staff and generally clean rooms that suit simple, no‑frills overnights before trains or city exploring.
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At Macdonald Hotel, travellers highlight the excellent location near King’s Cross/St Pancras and good value for short stays, with many noting friendly, helpful staff and generally clean rooms that suit simple, no‑frills overnights before trains or city exploring.
Rooms are small and basic, sometimes dated, and some are affected by street or construction noise and thin walls. Facilities are limited: some rooms use shared bathrooms, there is no lift and stairways are narrow. Breakfast is often unavailable on‑site, though there are many dining options nearby. Expect a simple, budget base for short city stays.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic with no lift and narrow stairs; some rooms use shared bathrooms.
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Margaret
9 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I liked the front room with a view of the square. The shower was clean and well maintained. The bed was a bit harder than I have at home, but comfortable. It is very handy for for King's Cross and Euston stations and the underground, and only a short walk for buses on Gray's Inn Road. The only real issue is that they can't serve breakfasts at the moment, but hopefully they can get it sorted for the future.
I liked the front room with a view of the square. The shower was clean and well maintained. The bed was a bit harder than I have at home, but comfortable. It is very handy for for King's Cross and Euston stations and the underground, and only a short walk for buses on Gray's Inn Road. The only real issue is that they can't serve breakfasts at the moment, but hopefully they can get it sorted for the future.
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Dean
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
all was good but no breakfast service as advertised.
all was good but no breakfast service as advertised.
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Aram
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very lovely stuff. The only downside is that there was no elevator, but it's just the building's style. I also didn't pay attention when I booked the room. I booked a room with a common bathroom and toilet. So pay attention when booking, make sure you are taking the right option for you. Overall very clean, very good stuff. And it was close to all main touristic attractions. Many bus stops and the Underground nearby.
Very lovely stuff. The only downside is that there was no elevator, but it's just the building's style. I also didn't pay attention when I booked the room. I booked a room with a common bathroom and toilet. So pay attention when booking, make sure you are taking the right option for you. Overall very clean, very good stuff. And it was close to all main touristic attractions. Many bus stops and the Underground nearby.
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Frances
15 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was very near Kings Cross. Downside: no lift or help with suitcases.
It was very near Kings Cross. Downside: no lift or help with suitcases.
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Lorenz
27 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of the hotel is very nice and very convenient if you use the train. The King's cross station is like 3 minutes walk and there's a lot of pubs and restaurants around. The shower room was clean as well as the toilet, but there is no sink in the toilet to wash your hands after you do #2. The television in the room was a big plus. I would say few things I do not like about my stay in this hotel. 1. The room can be extremely cold at night and early morning. Even the window is shut, you can still feel the cold air coming in. I have to use the folding chair in my room to put against the curtain so it'll blocked the cold air to come in. 2. If you need to pee at night time or any time of the day, you have to go one floor up to use the toilet. Yes, the shower and toilet are in different floors. 3. Drunk boys and girls at night arguing outside the hotel was very loud and you can hear it in your room even the windom is shut. All in all the hotel is safe and has front desk till 1am. They provide 2 keys when you checked - in. 1 keys for your room and the other is for the front door if you coming home after 1am.
The location of the hotel is very nice and very convenient if you use the train. The King's cross station is like 3 minutes walk and there's a lot of pubs and restaurants around. The shower room was clean as well as the toilet, but there is no sink in the toilet to wash your hands after you do #2. The television in the room was a big plus. I would say few things I do not like about my stay in this hotel. 1. The room can be extremely cold at night and early morning. Even the window is shut, you can still feel the cold air coming in. I have to use the folding chair in my room to put against the curtain so it'll blocked the cold air to come in. 2. If you need to pee at night time or any time of the day, you have to go one floor up to use the toilet. Yes, the shower and toilet are in different floors. 3. Drunk boys and girls at night arguing outside the hotel was very loud and you can hear it in your room even the windom is shut. All in all the hotel is safe and has front desk till 1am. They provide 2 keys when you checked - in. 1 keys for your room and the other is for the front door if you coming home after 1am.
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Mrs F Moore
10 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room clean bedding clean only the lack of facility like for disable i am not disable but got knee replacement we climb plenty of step maybe it's my faults i only book online but it's ok we get by and no porter to help us in small bag Thanks
The room clean bedding clean only the lack of facility like for disable i am not disable but got knee replacement we climb plenty of step maybe it's my faults i only book online but it's ok we get by and no porter to help us in small bag Thanks
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Dana
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
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Melina
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed because we had an early train ride from St Pancras. Was good enough for that. Shares bathroom is tiny. I can’t recommend this place but I can’t really give it a bad review. For you backpackers it’s ok. It’s a hostel, not hotel and I wish I knew that.
We only stayed because we had an early train ride from St Pancras. Was good enough for that. Shares bathroom is tiny. I can’t recommend this place but I can’t really give it a bad review. For you backpackers it’s ok. It’s a hostel, not hotel and I wish I knew that.
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Ann
8 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
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Jonathan
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Basic overnight stay with shared toilet and 2 showers on same floor. Ok for an overnight stop.
Basic overnight stay with shared toilet and 2 showers on same floor. Ok for an overnight stop.
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Cleanliness
Frequently described as clean with daily towel changes and regular housekeeping, though a few guests reported dust, mould, or worn linens.
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Gemma
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
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Klaartje
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It was very dusty
It was very dusty
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Jill
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyable stay. Clean and comfortable.
Enjoyable stay. Clean and comfortable.
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drew
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Bed sheets clean and beds relatively comfortable. Location very good and not too noisy. Room and whole hotel very basic and hasnt been decorated since 60s, maybe?! Room tiny and very hot and stuffy. Ensuite aweful! Lots of mould and mildew, not clean at all. Shower head diagusting, yellow mould all over! Cheapest in area we could find for 3, but still massively overpriced and wish I spent £75 more for premier Inn!
Bed sheets clean and beds relatively comfortable. Location very good and not too noisy. Room and whole hotel very basic and hasnt been decorated since 60s, maybe?! Room tiny and very hot and stuffy. Ensuite aweful! Lots of mould and mildew, not clean at all. Shower head diagusting, yellow mould all over! Cheapest in area we could find for 3, but still massively overpriced and wish I spent £75 more for premier Inn!
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Philip
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights. Going by the size of the room it was about right. Had an en-suite . The room was really clean, towels everyday, and the cleaning staff were excellent. Great location, by Kings Cross, would use the hotel again for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights. Going by the size of the room it was about right. Had an en-suite . The room was really clean, towels everyday, and the cleaning staff were excellent. Great location, by Kings Cross, would use the hotel again for a short stay.
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Julia
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Basic room but clean and comfy beds
Basic room but clean and comfy beds
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Lynne
7 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beds very uncomfortable, sheets dirty. Towels torn. Curtains not hung properly. Very convenient location for stations, but no excuse to rip people off & charge so much for staying here when facilities are beyond basic.
Beds very uncomfortable, sheets dirty. Towels torn. Curtains not hung properly. Very convenient location for stations, but no excuse to rip people off & charge so much for staying here when facilities are beyond basic.
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Karen
29 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and quiet
Clean and quiet
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Jennifer
12 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location to Kings Cross station. Shared shower and toilets were clean. We didn’t have to share them during our stay, the other room was vacant so that was nice. Just what was needed and would recommend
Good location to Kings Cross station. Shared shower and toilets were clean. We didn’t have to share them during our stay, the other room was vacant so that was nice. Just what was needed and would recommend
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David
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Comfortable and Clean. All that matters.
Comfortable and Clean. All that matters.
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Rooms
Rooms are small and basic, some dated, with comfortable beds; noise from street works and thin walls is mentioned, while essentials like Wi‑Fi, TV and kettle generally function well.
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Andrew
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room but very basic and a little worn .
Nice room but very basic and a little worn .
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Roxana
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I was traveling solo so booked the two twin room with my own restroom. Unfortunately the two rooms next to me were sharing a shower and toilet facility which made for a lot of noice and knocking, it was hard to know if they were knocking on your door. The mattress would easily slid off the bed, plus it seemed quite tight for a twin. I ended up shifting the other twin bed next to mine which helped feel as though I would not fall off the bed 😂. I liked the location to the underground and rail stations, and it was clean and comfortable otherwise.
I was traveling solo so booked the two twin room with my own restroom. Unfortunately the two rooms next to me were sharing a shower and toilet facility which made for a lot of noice and knocking, it was hard to know if they were knocking on your door. The mattress would easily slid off the bed, plus it seemed quite tight for a twin. I ended up shifting the other twin bed next to mine which helped feel as though I would not fall off the bed 😂. I liked the location to the underground and rail stations, and it was clean and comfortable otherwise.
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Joshua
17 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for the money. The Macdonald is on the cheaper end for London hotels, and the room was accordingly smaller and the facilities a bit plainer than other places I've stayed recently. But it was clean, everything worked (TV, WiFi, appliances), the staff were very friendly and helpful, and it's a 5 minute walk from King's Cross/St. Pancras, so extremely convenient for transportation. I will stay here again.
Great value for the money. The Macdonald is on the cheaper end for London hotels, and the room was accordingly smaller and the facilities a bit plainer than other places I've stayed recently. But it was clean, everything worked (TV, WiFi, appliances), the staff were very friendly and helpful, and it's a 5 minute walk from King's Cross/St. Pancras, so extremely convenient for transportation. I will stay here again.
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brendan
27 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
One bed room was good for the price and the room met all my requirements. The down side was the music being played late at night (up to midnight) and the noise of the building site over the road in the morning
One bed room was good for the price and the room met all my requirements. The down side was the music being played late at night (up to midnight) and the noise of the building site over the road in the morning
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Dana
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
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Amanda
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The Macdonald Hotel is a great place to stay if you’re on a smaller budget and want to have easy access to public transport (ie Kings Cross and St Pancras stations). Despite the busy area, the hotel is just far enough away to be quiet. The rooms were clean and very small but extremely well set up: there were outlets, trash bins, towels, a chair, etc all where convenient, making for a very efficient use of space. The bathroom was very clean. I would definitely stay here again. My only advisories would be that due to the narrow staircase, it would not be a good choice for anyone with knee/balance concerns. Also, if you tend to go to sleep early (before 9 PM) and are a light sleep, beware that there is a basketball court to directly outside so there will be a considerable amount of noise until about 10 PM at night.
The Macdonald Hotel is a great place to stay if you’re on a smaller budget and want to have easy access to public transport (ie Kings Cross and St Pancras stations). Despite the busy area, the hotel is just far enough away to be quiet. The rooms were clean and very small but extremely well set up: there were outlets, trash bins, towels, a chair, etc all where convenient, making for a very efficient use of space. The bathroom was very clean. I would definitely stay here again. My only advisories would be that due to the narrow staircase, it would not be a good choice for anyone with knee/balance concerns. Also, if you tend to go to sleep early (before 9 PM) and are a light sleep, beware that there is a basketball court to directly outside so there will be a considerable amount of noise until about 10 PM at night.
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Ann
8 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
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Lyndon
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient for a stop over for a night before heading on. Room was small and could have used an extra pillow.
Convenient for a stop over for a night before heading on. Room was small and could have used an extra pillow.
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bruce
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for my requirements as a solo traveller just passing through. Close to kings cross/st Pancras. Room was smallish yet fine for a short stay. Tv worked fine. Kettle and tea/coffee. Small en-suite, again fine for me. More importantly it was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked really well which is a bonus when travelling.
Perfect for my requirements as a solo traveller just passing through. Close to kings cross/st Pancras. Room was smallish yet fine for a short stay. Tv worked fine. Kettle and tea/coffee. Small en-suite, again fine for me. More importantly it was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked really well which is a bonus when travelling.
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Maria
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a nice room but street outside so noisy!
It was a nice room but street outside so noisy!
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, accommodating early check‑in, luggage storage and room changes; a few isolated issues noted around service or payment.
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Shih-Kang
12 May 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Great location, clean, good wifi, helpful staff. I traveled alone and stayed in a single room with shared bathroom. No problem to use the shared toilet and shower. The manager Paul is very helpful and friendly. Would love to stay again.
Great location, clean, good wifi, helpful staff. I traveled alone and stayed in a single room with shared bathroom. No problem to use the shared toilet and shower. The manager Paul is very helpful and friendly. Would love to stay again.
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Lord Robert
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very polite and very helpful. Reception area and entrance very clean. Room very clean and cleaned daily. Would definitely come back again. Regards.
Staff very polite and very helpful. Reception area and entrance very clean. Room very clean and cleaned daily. Would definitely come back again. Regards.
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Meetali
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The MacDonald Hotel is welcoming with extremely courteous and professional service. The manager and owner Saviour is very hospitable, helpful and kind. He changed our allocated room to one much more suitable to my disabled, special needs. We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay for one night. This was despite major construction works nearby. Argyle Square had a few homeless people in it but they did not adversely impact on our stay at all.
The MacDonald Hotel is welcoming with extremely courteous and professional service. The manager and owner Saviour is very hospitable, helpful and kind. He changed our allocated room to one much more suitable to my disabled, special needs. We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay for one night. This was despite major construction works nearby. Argyle Square had a few homeless people in it but they did not adversely impact on our stay at all.
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Paul
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A great little hotel only a few minutes walk from King’s Cross / St Pancras stations so it’s a great location for exploring London. Friendly and helpful staff, quiet location and a comfortable bed made my stay very enjoyable.
A great little hotel only a few minutes walk from King’s Cross / St Pancras stations so it’s a great location for exploring London. Friendly and helpful staff, quiet location and a comfortable bed made my stay very enjoyable.
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Donna
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great cheap hotel in London,5 min walk from King’s Cross station. All you need for a night. Staff friendly and helpful,able to check in early,and leave bags when leaving hotel after checkout.
Great cheap hotel in London,5 min walk from King’s Cross station. All you need for a night. Staff friendly and helpful,able to check in early,and leave bags when leaving hotel after checkout.
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Becky
28 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had to stay in London overnight at the last minute for an early journey the next day. I was stressed and anxious. I had a warm and friendly welcome at the hotel and moved to a more accessible room so I wouldn’t disturb others when I left at 5am. The room was comfortable and the shared toilet and shower both absolutely clean. A very comfortable stay.
I had to stay in London overnight at the last minute for an early journey the next day. I was stressed and anxious. I had a warm and friendly welcome at the hotel and moved to a more accessible room so I wouldn’t disturb others when I left at 5am. The room was comfortable and the shared toilet and shower both absolutely clean. A very comfortable stay.
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Vrouwkje
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very friendly staff. Reasonably quiet considering the very central location.
Very friendly staff. Reasonably quiet considering the very central location.
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Audrey
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
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Hazel
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was greeted at reception by a really lovely receptionist who went out of his way to help. I was in the cheapest of the rooms they do and it was really good value for money. I would definitely stay here again
I was greeted at reception by a really lovely receptionist who went out of his way to help. I was in the cheapest of the rooms they do and it was really good value for money. I would definitely stay here again
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Brian
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cheap and cheerful hotel in a great location a short walk from King's Cross/St Pancras Station. The perfect base for exploring central London. It was clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly. They were happy to let us leave our luggage both before checking in and after checking out. What more could you want? We'll be back the next time we're in town.
Cheap and cheerful hotel in a great location a short walk from King's Cross/St Pancras Station. The perfect base for exploring central London. It was clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly. They were happy to let us leave our luggage both before checking in and after checking out. What more could you want? We'll be back the next time we're in town.
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Location
Excellent for transport: a short walk to King's Cross/St Pancras and handy for Eurostar and sightseeing; some construction and street noise in the area.
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Gemma
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
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Dixon
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Really convenient location, close to Kings Cross station
Really convenient location, close to Kings Cross station
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Kelly
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thank you for a wonderful stay, we were able to check in quickly and the room was clean and warm. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to st pancras tube station , so very convenient! Highly recommend this hotel.
Thank you for a wonderful stay, we were able to check in quickly and the room was clean and warm. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to st pancras tube station , so very convenient! Highly recommend this hotel.
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Philip
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights. Going by the size of the room it was about right. Had an en-suite . The room was really clean, towels everyday, and the cleaning staff were excellent. Great location, by Kings Cross, would use the hotel again for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights. Going by the size of the room it was about right. Had an en-suite . The room was really clean, towels everyday, and the cleaning staff were excellent. Great location, by Kings Cross, would use the hotel again for a short stay.
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John
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super close to a great transportation hub. Easy to get all over the city. Room is small but fine. For such a good location it is a good value—would choose it again
Super close to a great transportation hub. Easy to get all over the city. Room is small but fine. For such a good location it is a good value—would choose it again
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John
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Relatively cheap hotel near St. Pancras.
Relatively cheap hotel near St. Pancras.
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Daniel
19 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
2 blocks from Kings Cross/St. Pancras.
2 blocks from Kings Cross/St. Pancras.
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Audrey
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
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David
21 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Within sight of King's X/St Pancras, less than 5 minutes walk from these stations. An effortless check in process. Good use of folding table to maximise room space. Also worth checking out is the regenerated Coal Drops Yard just beyond the stations. Recommended!
Within sight of King's X/St Pancras, less than 5 minutes walk from these stations. An effortless check in process. Good use of folding table to maximise room space. Also worth checking out is the regenerated Coal Drops Yard just beyond the stations. Recommended!
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Nate
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient. Easy walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras. Surprisingly quiet, given it's location
Convenient. Easy walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras. Surprisingly quiet, given it's location
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Dining
Breakfast was frequently reported as unavailable on‑site, but there are many restaurants, pubs and fast‑food options nearby; some found places around the stations pricey.
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james
5 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel near buses and tube station Many fast food choices
Hotel near buses and tube station Many fast food choices
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Melissa
29 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here twice either side of a trip to Paris. The staff were lovely and very accomodating, held some bags for us. The area is very convenient for the Eurostar. The kettle had an odd smell when we boiled it so we bought coffee instead.
We stayed here twice either side of a trip to Paris. The staff were lovely and very accomodating, held some bags for us. The area is very convenient for the Eurostar. The kettle had an odd smell when we boiled it so we bought coffee instead.
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Margaret
9 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I liked the front room with a view of the square. The shower was clean and well maintained. The bed was a bit harder than I have at home, but comfortable. It is very handy for for King's Cross and Euston stations and the underground, and only a short walk for buses on Gray's Inn Road. The only real issue is that they can't serve breakfasts at the moment, but hopefully they can get it sorted for the future.
I liked the front room with a view of the square. The shower was clean and well maintained. The bed was a bit harder than I have at home, but comfortable. It is very handy for for King's Cross and Euston stations and the underground, and only a short walk for buses on Gray's Inn Road. The only real issue is that they can't serve breakfasts at the moment, but hopefully they can get it sorted for the future.
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Dean
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
all was good but no breakfast service as advertised.
all was good but no breakfast service as advertised.
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Katherine
20 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was perfect for my 3 night stay. Even though the bath was shared, it was never an issue. Great for a comfortable place to sleep when visiting London with a heavy schedule. Convenient to tube and Kings Cross Stations; Not a lot of local convenience /food stores around - mostly found overpriced restaurants and overpriced Boots/M&S (b/c of Kings Cross - pricing is different in other areas) Room was a bit noisy due to facing street and current construction.
Room was perfect for my 3 night stay. Even though the bath was shared, it was never an issue. Great for a comfortable place to sleep when visiting London with a heavy schedule. Convenient to tube and Kings Cross Stations; Not a lot of local convenience /food stores around - mostly found overpriced restaurants and overpriced Boots/M&S (b/c of Kings Cross - pricing is different in other areas) Room was a bit noisy due to facing street and current construction.
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Graeme
6 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
You get what it says a room with a bed and somewhere to wash. Nowhere to eat
You get what it says a room with a bed and somewhere to wash. Nowhere to eat
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Lorenz
27 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of the hotel is very nice and very convenient if you use the train. The King's cross station is like 3 minutes walk and there's a lot of pubs and restaurants around. The shower room was clean as well as the toilet, but there is no sink in the toilet to wash your hands after you do #2. The television in the room was a big plus. I would say few things I do not like about my stay in this hotel. 1. The room can be extremely cold at night and early morning. Even the window is shut, you can still feel the cold air coming in. I have to use the folding chair in my room to put against the curtain so it'll blocked the cold air to come in. 2. If you need to pee at night time or any time of the day, you have to go one floor up to use the toilet. Yes, the shower and toilet are in different floors. 3. Drunk boys and girls at night arguing outside the hotel was very loud and you can hear it in your room even the windom is shut. All in all the hotel is safe and has front desk till 1am. They provide 2 keys when you checked - in. 1 keys for your room and the other is for the front door if you coming home after 1am.
The location of the hotel is very nice and very convenient if you use the train. The King's cross station is like 3 minutes walk and there's a lot of pubs and restaurants around. The shower room was clean as well as the toilet, but there is no sink in the toilet to wash your hands after you do #2. The television in the room was a big plus. I would say few things I do not like about my stay in this hotel. 1. The room can be extremely cold at night and early morning. Even the window is shut, you can still feel the cold air coming in. I have to use the folding chair in my room to put against the curtain so it'll blocked the cold air to come in. 2. If you need to pee at night time or any time of the day, you have to go one floor up to use the toilet. Yes, the shower and toilet are in different floors. 3. Drunk boys and girls at night arguing outside the hotel was very loud and you can hear it in your room even the windom is shut. All in all the hotel is safe and has front desk till 1am. They provide 2 keys when you checked - in. 1 keys for your room and the other is for the front door if you coming home after 1am.
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Alex
4 Nov 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Great place to stay in London: safe, clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable. Just across the street from the train station and there are consequently a lot of options for food in the area (some are open late as well if you struggle with jetlag like I did the first couple nights). Any day-to-day essentials you might need will be no more than a 10 minute walk away. I will definitely stay here again I am ever on another solo trip in London. What a wonderful experience!
Great place to stay in London: safe, clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable. Just across the street from the train station and there are consequently a lot of options for food in the area (some are open late as well if you struggle with jetlag like I did the first couple nights). Any day-to-day essentials you might need will be no more than a 10 minute walk away. I will definitely stay here again I am ever on another solo trip in London. What a wonderful experience!
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Martin
11 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Next to King Cross St Pancras, easily catch a train or the underground. Some hidden but nice restaurants and pubs in the area as well.
Next to King Cross St Pancras, easily catch a train or the underground. Some hidden but nice restaurants and pubs in the area as well.
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Peter
7 Oct 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
weak stream of water in a shower and no breakfast
weak stream of water in a shower and no breakfast
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Gary
1 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and friendly receptionist. Room had all I needed and represented good value for central London.
Very welcoming and friendly receptionist. Room had all I needed and represented good value for central London.
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Stephen
27 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location - walkable to restaurants and train station. Location was clean. Room was small, but that the condition of these old building.
Great location - walkable to restaurants and train station. Location was clean. Room was small, but that the condition of these old building.
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Simone
14 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice, price friendly hotel with incredibly feiendly and helpful staff. All issues and requests were solved or met instantly, and with a smile. The toilet door for the shared toilet is a bit loud when closing, which can be a little bothersome at night. Other than that, I would reccommend MacDonald to anyone travelling on a budget. 2 minute walk from King’s Cross Station (a major transit hub) with connections to anywhere in the city. Lots of easy food-to-go options in the surrounding area, and possibility for shopping close by.
Nice, price friendly hotel with incredibly feiendly and helpful staff. All issues and requests were solved or met instantly, and with a smile. The toilet door for the shared toilet is a bit loud when closing, which can be a little bothersome at night. Other than that, I would reccommend MacDonald to anyone travelling on a budget. 2 minute walk from King’s Cross Station (a major transit hub) with connections to anywhere in the city. Lots of easy food-to-go options in the surrounding area, and possibility for shopping close by.
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David
10 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
All in good condition-albeit basic-but good value
All in good condition-albeit basic-but good value
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Joanne Alice
8 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Only downside was tge professional beggars and chancers that hang around the Kings Cross station and its vicinity . Hotel is a period property with nice staff and a cheap and great price for London
Only downside was tge professional beggars and chancers that hang around the Kings Cross station and its vicinity . Hotel is a period property with nice staff and a cheap and great price for London
FAQs about Macdonald Hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Late check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 between 12:30 AM and 1:30 AM.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property is not wheelchair accessible and does not provide specific accessibility features for guests with disabilities.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. It is approximately 1.9 miles from Leicester Square and 2 miles from Oxford Street.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-05: 7853.475266015625USD
- 2026-09-06: 80.78667103729248USD
- 2026-09-07: 79.87992982025146USD
- 2026-09-08: 152.1820507171631USD
- 2026-09-09: 96.88856689605713USD
- 2026-09-10: 82.27631858825683USD
- 2026-09-11: 150.4963761566162USD
- 2026-09-12: 150.86424024963378USD
- 2026-09-13: 112.70625327453614USD
- 2026-09-14: 124.15620481567383USD
- 2026-09-15: 113.26757475128174USD
- 2026-09-16: 134.08272265624998USD
- 2026-09-17: 119.19379653015136USD
- 2026-09-18: 151.39404393615723USD
- 2026-09-19: 182.43241286010743USD
- 2026-09-20: 124.15620481567383USD
- 2026-09-21: 124.15620481567383USD
- 2026-09-22: 141.87404090576172USD
- 2026-09-23: 159.91097136230468USD
- 2026-09-24: 140.90293499145508USD
- 2026-09-25: 153.41263567810057USD
- 2026-09-26: 193.60285999450684USD
- 2026-09-27: 113.26757475128174USD
- 2026-09-28: 124.15620481567383USD
- 2026-09-29: 132.621066305542USD
- 2026-09-30: 142.09295530700683USD
- 2026-10-01: 162.7175698852539USD
- 2026-10-02: 189.3477899597168USD
- 2026-10-03: 192.78049111328124USD
- 2026-10-04: 134.80236852874756USD
- 2026-10-05: 137.87082964782715USD
- 2026-10-06: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-10-07: 144.7985498123169USD
- 2026-10-08: 146.7963453063965USD
- 2026-10-09: 242.74821269226075USD
- 2026-10-10: 242.74821269226075USD
- 2026-10-11: 140.94592749023437USD
- 2026-10-12: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-10-13: 160.32430897216796USD
- 2026-10-14: 158.76034606933592USD
- 2026-10-15: 170.45728295898436USD
- 2026-10-16: 245.5068212371826USD
- 2026-10-17: 242.6482631072998USD
- 2026-10-18: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-10-19: 145.12238469543456USD
- 2026-10-20: 211.41889123535157USD
- 2026-10-21: 204.5973497833252USD
- 2026-10-22: 204.5973497833252USD
- 2026-10-23: 256.4487311645508USD
- 2026-10-24: 269.09820177612306USD
- 2026-10-25: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-10-26: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-10-27: 217.1438581451416USD
- 2026-10-28: 206.89619023742677USD
- 2026-10-29: 217.20863043823243USD
- 2026-10-30: 242.74821269226075USD
- 2026-10-31: 242.74821269226075USD
- 2026-11-01: 134.86233827972413USD
- 2026-11-02: 137.92080444030762USD
- 2026-11-03: 206.89619023742677USD
- 2026-11-04: 218.90382147521973USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 12:30 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Air conditioning is not provided
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 12:30 AM and 1:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Services
Housekeeping
Bicycle rental
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Express check-in/check-out
General
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Internet
Free wi-fi