We decided on this hotel/hostel based on its reasonable prices and great location. The staff were polite and friendly. Complimentary breakfast was good, option of full cooked breakfast or cereal, yoghurt etc. which is perfect for the budget traveler. Kings Cross, St. Pancras and the underground were practically on our doorstep which made navigating the city very convenient. It was also about 20mins walking distance from Euston Station which is very handy for those intending to visit the Harry Potter studio tour. The room was always very clean and had tea/coffee facilities, private sink (we were in a room with a shared bathroom) and some storage space. Bathrooms, toilets and sheets were all clean which was one thing I really appreciated. The only let down at this hotel was we were staying in a basement room which was fine with us however it did have a strong smell of cigarettes which we found frustrating, particularly as I am an asthmatic. We asked for a non-smoking room but I think it was a residual smell from the building being quite old. Had a friend staying in an upper-level room which did not have the odor so only the basement room. Overall, a very comfortable and convenient stay.

This is a great find. Two minutes on foot to the Eurostar at St Pancras, inexpensive, very clean simple rooms, super friendly staff. The Macdonald hotel is so good I almost don't want to give out the address.

We booked here because it was the most affordable (of course, I won't say cheap-not in London :P) at a relatively central location. It's right next to St. Pancras and King's Cross stations and a 5 (ish) minute walk to Euston Station. Since we used all of those during our trip, it worked out really well. We ended up in the basement, which was not exactly desirable (a bit dark and damp and the shared bathroom had no window and was a bit mildewy-but there was a fan and it was very clean). The room was tiny, but we were never in it, anyway. Everything was very, very clean-and that made up for the lack of space and light ;) The breakfast was very filling and the staff was friendly. The area around the hotel wasn't sketchy exactly-it's a street full of house/hotels-but we did get some stares every time we went out or came back. And one night, we returned and walked by some potential prostitutes up the street :P But no one bothered us :) They had maps and were able to provide directions when asked. Overall, it was nothing special, but it was a good place to stay.

The staff at the Macdonald are very welcoming and friendly. The hotel is simple but very clean and the breakfast is very efficient - definitely no long waits like there are in some places. I usually stay here when I am ( frequently) in London. It's in a great location from Gatwick as you can get the cheaper train straight to St Pancras Kings Cross - the hotel is within spitting distance! Good pubs near by too.