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      The California

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      4-8 Belgrove Street, London WC1H 8AB, England
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      1,862 reviews
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      Reviewed yesterday
      Pleasant stay

      Overall our stay was great. Couple of things ruined it. The constant slamming of the room doors kept waking us up in the night, upstairs sounded like there was a herd of elephants jumping above us constantly and on our first night there sounded to...More

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      Reviewed yesterday
      Excellent service and comfortable stay

      Was looking for something close to Kings Cross and this is 2 minutes walk away. Nice, clean, very smart hotel. Welcome was excellent by professional and warm people. Breakfast was also the same. Showers were powerful and hot and room very clean and welcoming. Would...More

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      Reviewed yesterday
      Excellent staff!

      Apparently all the rooms are different. Ours was small and quirky, but we loved it. Perhaps a couple of shelves wouldn't have gone amiss, but the bed was beautifully comfy, and the shower was terrific. Access for anyone with mobility problems is a no-no, as...More

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      Response from Felicia L, Receptionist at The California at The CaliforniaResponded yesterday

      Dear Terence W, I would firstly like to thank you for staying with us ans also for taking the time to write us a revue. The California team are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you liked the...More

      Reviewed 2 days ago
      Average

      Breakfast not good only scrambled eggs asked for fried and not available advertised full English only bacon sausage and beans scrambled egg , no extra coffee for room on evening , stayed on top floor and all you can hear is a motor coming on...More

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      Response from Sini K, Receptionist at The CaliforniaResponded yesterday

      Dear julie l, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. The California Team is terribly saddened to read that your stay with us was not up to your expectations and that you were not able to enjoy it. We appreciate...More

      Reviewed 3 days ago
      Cosy, central place

      Our stay was only two nights. The rooms are small, but comfortable and with nice toilets. The hotel is located right next to King's Cross station, with easy access everywhere. The staff was excellent and the breakfast was good. The only bad thing is the...More

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      Response from Sini K, Receptionist at The CaliforniaResponded 2 days ago

      Dear 92732rays, I would firstly like to thank you for staying with us. I would also like to thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. The California team is extremely happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us...More

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      • Bloomsbury / Regent's Park / Kings Cross
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      Snuggly nestled within Central London is academic and
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      Yes, we stayed in two different rooms and both had safes. Both rooms also had fans.
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      St. Pancras is at the end of the block and across the street. You will wait longer to cross the street than it takes to enter the station.
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