Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Pancras Road King's Cross, London N1C 4TB England
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#308 of 1,224 hotels in London
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4.8
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4.8
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4.5
Value
4.0
Travelers' Choice
One of London's finest luxury hotels just 25 metres from Eurostar at St Pancras International and actually within Kings Cross Station, offering a 24 hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary comprehensive in-room entertainment package. Befitting the GNH's rich architectural heritage, the hotel's bedrooms have been sensitively restored with a design that exudes elegance and grace. Free from unnecessary clutter, the rooms are expertly proportioned, with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light through large 'six-over-six' slash windows. Walls, floors, ceilings and windows are acoustically lined, creating a peaceful cocoon. The mechanical and electrically systems are state of the art, furniture is bespoke designed and hand crafted by Italian and British artisans, and only the very best fixtures and fittings have been used - Loewe LCD HD televisions, top of the range Hypnos beds and Lefroy Brooks bathroom furniture. The hotel is home to one of London's finest destination restaurants, RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar, whilst on the ground floor sits GNH Bar and Terrace a destination cocktail bar, with a stunning interior serving the very best food, champagne and cocktails.
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Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
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Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
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Electric kettle
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City view
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English, French, Italian, Latvian and 4 more
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Pancras Road King's Cross, London N1C 4TB England
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Classic boutique hotel with a great bar and restaurant! Chennelle and Shayla were very helpful at the front desk, helping me with early check in after I arrived exhausted from my morning flight, and also with neighborhood tips and securing a ride back to the airport upon leaving. My stay here this week was a good one.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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It's my first time staying at this hotel. The room was suitable for a solo traveler. Also, the room was always clean, tidy, and well-appointed. I needed a place to stay before departing on the Eurostar, and the location was obviously quite convenient for King's Cross and St Pancras. Overall, it was very good, and I look forward to returning
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Peggy_intheworld, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. We hope to welcome you back soon. Have a wonderful day. Best regards, Mez
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I needed a convenient hotel for 2 nights, catching a train at Kings Cross. I didn't require anything grand, just a room for sleeping. I booked into a City View, Heritage Large Room and was not disappointed. London hotel prices are high but for what I paid, this was a steal-of-a-deal! Big bed, great linens, rainfall/power shower, toiletries, robes, slippers, mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, decent A/C, 2 large windows that opened and beautiful view. Snack room at the end of the hall had larger coffee machine, fridge with milk, crisps, brownies, fruit. Tips: Ask for a room away from the bar/outside café area. I contacted them in advance re: early arrival and, although they could not promise, my room was ready when I arrived. Very secure, key card required for entry to lifts and hallways. I will stay here again as this was very positive esperience.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Real_Contessa, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. It was our pleasure to be of service and we hope to welcome you back when you visit London next. Have a wonderful day. Best regards, Mez
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Good hotel and nice rooms, but check in is at 3pm while our room wasn't ready until 5pm. I suggested that maybe they should compensate with a breakfast, but they didn't want to. When we have traveled all day it is ok to be able to get the room at the right time.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Aug 7, 2023
Dear 215kaih, Thank you very much for choosing to stay at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. We unreservedly apologise that your room not being ready on time. We have worked with the housekeeping team to address the issue and make sure rooms are ready by 3 pm. With regards to breakfast, in this case it should definitely been offered on a complimentary basis. We will use this as an opportunity to train the team again in service recovery. If you were to travel to London again, may I request you to drop me a line when you have reserved your room; and we shall make sure that you have a lovely stay. Best regards, Mez
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Despite having made a reservation months ago we were giving a room (arrival at about 9:30 pm) afterwards described as "unsuitable for old people." The bed was wedged between a window and two walls so that one person had to climb over the other. When we complained we go back talk. My husband had hysterics so bad that I was considering calling emergency for him to be sedated. In the morning the general manager gave us a 50% refund. Don't go there unless your love is very new. We hightalied it without exploring the neighborhood, which was jumping and convenient.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Arrive early and look at your room to see if it is suitable.
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 13, 2023
Dear SusanJ13, We hope this finds you well. Thank you for sharing your feedback. A couchette room was booked and a couchette room was allocated for your stay. While we do try and upgrade guests who are not comfortable, it remains subject to availability due to the high occupancies we have experienced through the summer. We apologise that the stay was not what you expected. May we recommend our Heritage and Victorian rooms for your next visit. They're much larger, and tastefully appointed. We hope that you allow us another chance to be of service. Have a nice day. Best regards, Mez
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This is a beautiful stylish hotel with a lot of drawbacks, starting with the entrance. For better or worse, it is located right next to the Kings cross and Saint Pancras train stations. As a result, the streets are insanely busy with horrible traffic, which is classic of London overall. There are two cab lines in front of the hotel for train station people which means there’s no drop off area for hotel guests. Accordingly, if you’re using an Uber you have to be dropped off across a very busy street with all your luggage. Neighborhood is crowded and a bit grungy — not the nice London experience you’d get in a better neighborhood, I soon realized. The hotel entrance is a single tiny unassuming door which is fine but definitely a bit weird considering the size of the hotel. There is no doorman to provide assistance with luggage. In addition, the cab line is for train station people so the lines are often long though they do tend to move quickly. Inside, the space is beautiful and stylish. This is where the hotel really shines. The bar is very cool. Unfortunately, our “larger“ heritage room was a postage stamp. Beautiful with high ceilings and nice architectural details, but the tiniest of rooms with barely room for our luggage. The bathroom was nice except for the fact that there was a pedestal sink even though theyr was room for a much more useful vanity with a countertop. It seems that the Brits don’t like functional sinks because this was a common theme throughout at every place where we stayed. The room did come with nice amenities such as access to a pantry where we could make tea and coffee with milk and snacks were provided. Also, there is a pret a manger right outside the hotel if you want to quick coffee or grab and go food. All in all, we will not be staying here again.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 10, 2023
Dear Minhvu2014, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. We are happy to read that you found the hotel beautiful and stylish, and that you used the services of the guest pantry. Our Heritage rooms are our larger rooms, and we have one category larger called Victorian rooms. The hotel does not have a doorman but we do have luggage porters to help with your luggage and a concierge to help with any requests that you may have. We hope that you allow us the opportunity to be of service once again. Have a lovely week. Best regards, Mez Front Office
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We chose this hotel for the location and it couldn't have been better - a direct trip from Heathrow on the tube, right next to Kings Cross and St. Pancras train stations, good connections to other parts of London, and in a vibrant neighbourhood with lots of shops, restaurants, and pleasant walks. The terrace restaurant was a great spot to enjoy the sunshine and watch the world go by. The check-in was a little slow and the lobby was not very inviting. The pantry with tea/coffee and snacks was a nice touch. I'm used to small London hotel rooms but, although I found our Edwardian room cute, with nice wood panelling and views over the train station, it wasn't very well laid out. Our closet door didn't have space to open fully because the bed was in the way, making it difficult to use.I would likely stay in this hotel again but choose a larger room.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 10, 2023
Dear Mrobson, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. Our Edwardian rooms are lovely but in case you need a little more space, may we recommend our Heritage and Victorian rooms that are larger and tastefully done up too. We are very happy that you had a chance to use the guest pantries which is a unique feature available at our hotel. We hope to welcome you back soon. Have a lovely week. Best regards, Mez
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I have stayed at this hotel before (5 years ago) and had a great experience however this time around the bed felt very uncomfortable and squeaky, the room was absolutely tiny where it was a struggle for two to be in there which was a shame. I would think twice about staying here again other than for ease of location.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Small rooms, and beds are small and not comfortable.
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear LMK2904, Thank you very much for choosing to stay at the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. We have different category of rooms on offer. May we recommend our Heritage and Victorian category of rooms, which are larger and very tastefully done. We hope that you allow us another opportunity to serve you when you visit London. Have a wonderful day. Best regards, Mez
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Popped in the bar for a relaxing drink prior to a long journey. Found the bar to be very dark and dingy with poor quality old/rundown seating. When we arrived there was some background music playing but not at a level which interfered with conversation. At 4pm just as we were enjoying a glass of wine the volume of the music was doubled, to a level where it was necessary to shout to make ourselves heard. I spoke to the manager about the volume and asked that it be turned down. He told me that he couldn't because the hotel policy was to increase the volume at 4pm to create an "atmosphere". He suggested that I could go upstairs where it was quieter. Instead I chose to leave, as did some other customers. I don't know what type of clients this establishment hopes to attract with this policy, but I for one will never return.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: Go up the road to Vinoteca
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear AndyGB, Thank you for visiting the GNH Bar. We sincerely apologise that your time at the bar was marred with this experience. We have shared your feedback with our Food and Beverage Manager who is looking into the matter. We hope that you visit our establishment once again. Have a nice day. Best regards, Mez Front Office
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We’ve stayed a few times here and find it a really useful and ideally placed landing pad when in London over the weekend. Staff are always helpful and welcoming and rooms are always clean, tidy and well appointed. We love the pantry room at the end of our floor too where we can dip in for a coffee, snack or cold drink. Highly recommend the Great Northern!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Meherzad Davar, Guest Services / Front Office at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear Chrisjking03, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your visit to the Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London. It was a pleasure to have been of service and we hope to continue welcoming you back whenever you visit London. Have a wonderful weekend. Best regards, Mez
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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
Which popular attractions are close to Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Nearby attractions include British Library (0.2 miles), St. Pancras International Station (0.06 miles), and King's Cross Station (0.10 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Yes, paid private parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Conveniently located restaurants include Indian Lounge, Pizza Union King's Cross, and Flat Iron Kings Cross.
Are any cleaning services offered at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak.
Are there any historical sites close to Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Houses of Parliament (2.2 miles), Churchill War Rooms (2.0 miles), and Tower of London (2.6 miles).
Does Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.