Like Grand Central in New York, St Pancras is more than just a transportation hub. The station has countless upmarket shops and restaurants as well as the Gothic St Pancras Renaissance Hotel (Home of those famous Spice Girls steps). There are great patio spaces including Betjamin Arms, Prime Borger and Georges Bar to take in the light and bustling crowd catching trains downstairs. Lots of helpful people around to guide you to the right train and plenty of great shopping to keep you occupied while you wait for your departure. It’s a spot to be a tourist and not just a traveler,