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Reviews of The California 3 stars

4-8 Belgrove St, Camden, London, WC1H 8AB, United Kingdom

#558 of 1,010 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2340 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right above the tube so you hear the underground traffic throughout your stay, especially when you on in the basement

    Close proximity to Euston Station

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Cosy, comfortable and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well it won’t be forever, but there was a building site directly across the road which was very noisy when we arrived. However when we returned in the evening it was quiet and we left early the next morning- so it wasn’t really a problem for us. Also unfortunately we couldn’t get our shower to heat up in the morning.

    For convenience we really liked how close it was to St Pancras/Kings Cross. We also liked the reception/bar area and although super cosy, our room was light, comfortable, clean and pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    - noise; ongoing construction across the street (started at 8am every day). Also inconsiderate neighbors above and in the hallways. The hotel should add something to dampen the noise from or slow down the room doors; people let them slam and it's quite jarring - our mattress was sagging in the middle quite severely, should be replaced - some things didn't work in our room, like a lamp (missing bulb) and the towel warmer - room got REALLY hot in the morning, with no way to lower the temperature other than open a window

    - location is excellent (main reason we chose it); we took the train from Luton on arrival, then took the underground to Heathrow to depart. In between we utilized different modes of transport to get to and see everything we wanted. There were direct buses or trains, without transfers, to all of the major sights - staff was friendly during all of our interactions - hotel was very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the bed was a little uncomfortable, but then that's probably just me being picky.

    The location was perfect for St Pancras and King's Cross stations. Lovely little hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful both prior to stay and during the stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great budget hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very hot, stayed in basement so no windows to be opened. Also lots of noise from outside but to be expected in central London! Steep steps entering property

    Great location, hotel has a friendly ladies back vibe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, great location, definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great location, clean & fresh

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel convenient for Eurostar travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It wasn't the cleanest hotel I've ever seen, but it was more dusty than outright dirty. I've paid more for hotels which have been dirtier Not a complaint at all because we asked for a room at the top, but for anyone who doesn't like stairs there are also rooms on the ground floor

    Perfectly nice hotel near St Pancras, and good value for money (for London!). The staff were really lovely, and the reception decor was cool. I liked the fact it had a QR code to check Eurostar live updates

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Room 009 is great for a night or two, no more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a bit of a maze to find the room, I was on the ground level (room 009)going through several doors. Bathroom made weird sounds when flushing. No towels.

    Super close to King's Cross with tons of public transport around. All the staff I met was super nice and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Chic and authentic, old school European charm.. next to Kings Cross
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to leave

    Feels like a little chic authentic Parisian hotel and the link to the neighbouring restaurant where the breakfast, service and ambience are equally charming. Lovely staff too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bedroom was in th basement

    Good value for money and great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, basic

    Good location, close to transport links, clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too high The bathroom did not have a door and there was mold on the ceiling Bad wifi

    The location near the station Price and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Exceelnt staff and very convenient for St Pancras/King's Cross.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs rather narrow

    Staff were really excellent. Friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating in the bathroom could not be switched off

    Excellent location, basic room but you had everything you need

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Reasonably priced for the location with helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was in a basement and quite dark and cold. It was a bit rough around the edges in places, although the room overall was clean.

    It was convenient and reasonably priced for London. Very near to Kings Cross and St Pancras. The staff were helpful and polite. The bed was comfortable and the bed linen clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Based in the lower ground room, could hear the train underneath until 1pm and after that, could hear noise above our room throughout the night. Saying this, it wouldn't put me off staying again as the staff were lovely and accommodating.

    Staff were lovely, couldn't do enough for us. Clean, trendy, homely and great location and drinking facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay just needs to be a bit cooler
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating was set way too high and our room was incredibly hot, it meant that I did not get a great nights sleep

    Was really close to the train station was perfect as easy access to everywhere we needed to go and could leave our back there until we were ready to get the train home. The breakfast was really enjoyable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Fine for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a little tired and worn and could do with a re-fresh to make the place a little more appealing.

    The location of the hotel is great and within walking distance of Central London or close to public transport if you don't want to walk. The hotel room was minimal but comfortable with tea and coffee making facilities. It's a low budget hotel so it's fine for what you pay for.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    A cool little place in an ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, helpful staff, and very fair price. Ideal for a short trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Convenient value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms

    Convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress had a slight dip in it, it was a single bed which was what I ordered but the mattress was a bit saggy.

    The room was small but clean and well designed for the size of the room. It had everything I needed, it was quite warm but I was able to open window, not sure if it had air conditioning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Small hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast on site

    Close to Kings Cross

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    Perfect stay for area site seeing, and transfer through King’s Cross. Fantastic staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A “single” room is very small.

    Ultra convenient to King’s Cross Station. Fantastic staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

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