Simple 3.1-star hotel in 19th-century townhouses near King's Cross & St. Pancras stations. Free Wi-Fi, kid-friendly, close to British Museum & National Gallery.
Guests appreciate the hotel's excellent central location and value, with clean and comfortable rooms supported by helpful staff. While the accommodation is basic and quiet drawbacks like small rooms, limited amenities, and noise issues are noted, it remains a convenient choice for budget-conscious travelers.
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Occupying a row of 19th-century townhouses on Birkenhead Street, Carlton Hotel offers simple, traditional accommodations near King’s Cross and St. Pancras stations in central London. This central location makes it convenient for guests relying on public transportation, including Eurostar services, with major train and tube connections just a few minutes' walk away.
The hotel provides basic rooms equipped with TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi, suited for short stays or travelers who prioritize easy access over extensive amenities. Facilities are limited; there is no air conditioning, restaurant, parking, or fitness center, but the property is smoke-free and kid-friendly. Guests should note that breakfast and airport shuttle services are not available.
Reviews highlight the Carlton Hotel’s strong points such as cleanliness, comfortable beds, and helpful reception staff. However, some comments refer to small room sizes, limited electrical outlets, occasional noise, and the lack of air conditioning, especially during warm weather. Pricing is considered reasonable, reflecting the hotel's no-frills approach and central location.
Nearby attractions include The British Museum, The National Gallery, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, all easily accessible for cultural exploration. Multiple airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, are reachable within approximately one to one and a half hours by car or public transit, supporting convenience for international visitors.
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The Carlton is a basic hotel yes, but it's outstanding value. My room was perfectly clean, my bed was comfortable. It's so close to Kings Cross station is literally a 1 minute walk. If you need a safe, cheap and clean place to stay this place is a good pick.
I am very happy that we stayed in this hotel. We have been here for 3 weeks and we just enjoyed the staying. Reception is very kind and helpful. Always helps with everything. Thanks Carlton Hotel team for everything
Excellent location for London travel I stayed at Carlton Hotel near King’s Cross for two nights and really appreciated how close it is to the train and underground stations — just a 1-minute walk! The room was basic but clean, with everything I needed: comfortable bed, hot shower, tea/coffee facilities, and good Wi-Fi. Staff were polite and helpful. It’s perfect for short stays or if you need easy access to transport. Great value for central London!
Small rooms, comfy bed, small bathroom great shower. Private, clean, great location for train stations to UK travel or Europe trains. A bargain for under 50 pound.
A basic hotel whose main advantage is its location near the train station. The rooms are not large, nor are the bathrooms, and they often have only one small window: we visited in July and found it very hot; the room was like an oven. The window was located just above the heat pumps of the neighboring building, so it was quite noisy, even at night... Other than that, the room was clean and the mattresses were quite comfortable. The staff are friendly, and you can leave your luggage on arrival or departure. Un hôtel basique avec un accueil sympathique, bien pour un week-end mais pas pour une semaine.
Very poor. Only 1 socket in room, nowhere to charge if tv fridge kettle in use.no shampoo. Sheets were clean though
City Stay Opposite King’s Cross What a fantastic stay! The location couldn’t be better — right opposite King’s Cross, in the heart of the city. The buzz and energy of the area made the experience even more enjoyable, and everything I wanted to see was so easy to get to, whether walking or hopping on public transport. The hotel itself was a calm, clean, and comfortable haven in the middle of the busy city. Rooms were spotless, beds extremely comfortable, and the atmosphere welcoming. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with a smile. If you’re looking for the perfect base to explore London while enjoying comfort, cleanliness, and great service, this is it. Highly recommended
This is not a flash hotel, and if you can handle the general noises of other people living in close proximity to you then it’s fine. I booked this for two nights when every other hotel in London was £900 for two nights this was £440. My room was in the anex bit a few doors down from the front door. The shower was great, and the sheets were changed, if you need to just get your head down, it’s perfectly fine.
A very nice hotel which amenities I used to my fullest. not even disappointed that there was no pools. a nice quiet weekend to myself there reboosted my mind and made me feel rather refreshed.
There’s no doubt this is a two star hotel, but it’s still very pleasant! What they lack in modernity they make up for in cleanliness. I was sincerely impressed with how clean it was — not a single spec of dust my room.
Occupying a row of 19th-century townhouses, this simple hotel lies across the road from King's Cross train/tube station, and is a 4-minute walk from St. Pancras station, home to the Eurostar service.
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