King's Cross Express Inn

Hotels
7 (3959 reviews)
170 King's Cross Road , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near King's Cross / St Pancras
Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff
Very clean rooms and facilities
Comfortable bed
Good shower and useful toiletries
Convenient for travel (early bag check-in / close to transport)
Effective air conditioning in heatwave (in many rooms)
Occasional free upgrade and nice decor
Cons:
Rooms extremely small and cramped (often too small for two)
Narrow bathrooms and shower/door issues
Air conditioning temperamental or insufficient in some rooms
Limited storage / nowhere to put suitcases
Noise from the road in some rooms
Some guests feel price is high for room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Multiple reviews repeatedly describe the property as very clean and tidy; cleanliness is a clear positive across stays.
Service
8
Staff are frequently noted as friendly, helpful and welcoming (assistance with bags, early check-in and warm reception).
Location
8.5
Consistently praised for being extremely close to King's Cross / St Pancras (around a 5-minute walk) and convenient for travel.
Room Quality
4.5
Many guests report rooms are extremely small and cramped (often too small for two), with narrow bathrooms and limited space for luggage.
Amenities
7.5
Good shower, emergency toiletries and useful extras noted; air conditioning works well in some cases but is temperamental in others.
Value for Money
6
Mixed sentiment: some reviewers call it good value compared with nearby hotels, while others feel the price is high given the very small room size.
Food and Beverage
7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
7
Generally positive overall due to excellent location and friendly staff, but cramped rooms and occasional AC issues limit comfort for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 02:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
King's Cross Express Inn boasts an ideal location in London, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. With popular attractions like King's Cross St Pancras and King's Cross Theatre nearby, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Enjoy a cozy stay with quality bed linen and towels provided in all rooms, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing.

Exceptional Services
Our 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage are at your disposal, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. Plus, stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property for your convenience.

Book your stay at King's Cross Express Inn today for a memorable London adventure!

Important information:

“The bed size is 120 x 190 cm in all Budget Double Rooms and Small Double Rooms.”
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 3959 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Shelley family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Clean and felt secure. Location not our typical choice but needed to be close to the station and this did the job well

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sulastri18 solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Pravin solo_traveller gb
9
Very good location with excellent range of restaurants, shops and pubs along with easy access to places to visit having
Pros:

Very good location

Cons:

Clean and easy to get to from main rail station

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple kw
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Balas solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Donncha solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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catherine couple fr
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Trudy couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ulla Marianne solo_traveller se
6
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very noisy room, humming sound all night in the wall, when asking about it in reception was told it was security system which could not be switched off. Very difficult to sleep.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Shauna couple gb
9
Staff where really helpful let us check in early and we left our luggage all day until it was time to get our train back
Pros:

Close to King’s Cross station and public transport bus right outside taking you to tower bridge

Cons:

We got a superior double , it was basic but only a couple of nights ideal for our needs

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great entrance decor, friendly staff, clean and professional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Easy access and good enough if your not going to be spending much time in the room

Cons:

Close to station

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Maureen couple be
7
Excellent location but very small rooms and no space for just relaxing in the hotel
Pros:

if you are looking for a hotel with easy access to all the popular sights in london, then this is for you. Great access to public transport, restaurants and a bed to sleep on at the end of the day. Not the place for relaxing stay of just resting in your hotel.

Cons:

The rooms are so small. The first rooms we had were small but ok but the second room was a very tight space. The toilet is just at the head of the bed , withing a very small space. I think this was designed for young people, visiting for fun and just a bed to sleep on. Expensive for the size of a room that is like a closet despite the location.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller us
8
Amazing staff and very clean but small rooms
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and always willing to be helpful if a need arose. They were amazing. The rooms were very clean.

Cons:

Although my room were very clean, it was also very small. As solo traveler staying for only 1 night, I had no issues with this. But for a longer stay, it would be uncomfortable over time. For the price I paid, the size was not great, however, the King’s Cross location is premium and just a short walk from the station so it does help balance.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple nl
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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salomé solo_traveller fr
8
Un bon séjour
Pros:

L’emplacement , le réceptionniste , la facilité d’accès et la chambre assez bien équipée bien que petite .

Cons:

Petit bémol sur la climatisation qui donnent directement sur le lit ce qui peut être désagréable

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Quentin solo_traveller gb
10
Friendly and convenient
Pros:

A friendly welcome and a well modernised building in a convenient location...what's not to like.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
10
Convenient, stylish and lovely!
Pros:

Modern and well equipped. Comfy beds

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group au
6
Easy walk to station, rooms were clean and value for money.
Pros:

Position to kings Cross station.

Cons:

Unfortunately I was stuck in the lift for 20mins. Could not get staff as there was no phone in lift. In the morning when checking out, there was no apology, he said that I had broken the lift button.
I was also but in the basement rooms which was at street level at a bus stop where all night revellers were. When I question why I was put down there when I had requested to be next to my colleague, he said because I had come later then I got the last one.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee