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Reviews of The California 3 stars

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

#562 of 1,017 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2521 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

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Grewt Location, Small But Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny and fan was very noisy.

    Location is great.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

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

    Too stuffy

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming, accessible for other areas I needed in London, clean, safe, trendy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just strange that bed was so high of ground and had steps as option to get in

    24hr reception, friendly helpful staff and welcome, everything available including fan in room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good for an overnight stop when travelling. Has all the basics to sleep and wash and offers nice options for food and dr
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet is threadbare in stairwell. Room on top floor gets very hot. No air conditioning

    Friendly staff and close to everything needed. Great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Awesome location and, good price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a significant construction site located right next to the hotel. During our stay over a bank holiday, the site didn't bother us, but on the day of our check-out, we could hear the noise from the construction site. Additionally, the hotel does not have an elevator, which was fine for us, but might not be suitable for everyone.

    The location is excellent, right next to St Pancras/King's Cross station. The facilities looked good with a cute bar and terrace on the first floor. The price for the stay is great, especially considering it's in London.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Other than the bathroom issues I loved staying there. I’m heading back to the same hotel next week and looking forward t
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps down to the bathroom and the shower under the stairs. I’m 6’4” and it was a little awkward

    Loved the convenient location for Euston, St Pancras @ Kings Cross stations, snd also close to fabulous eateries

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Quick stop over at a known hotel excellent location ideal for in and out
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    £25 for a full English breakfast says to me we don’t want you to have breakfast so it’s less hassle for us

    It’s across the road from St Pancras so ideal for getting around it’s not the cheapest but I’ve paid more and had far worse so good value for your money in Central London

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Good and would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very warm night (summer) but couldn’t leave window open/open curtains for breeze as no nets or frosted glass. Found a fan the next morning! Bathroom window needed frosted glass as next to roadside. Towels very small, no hand towels. Bed very high (needed a step) made it difficult getting in and out due to hip and knee problems.

    Quirky, good value for money, friendly staff and excellent proximity to station whilst not being too loud. Nice secluded garden area to have a drink.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, clean, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed took some getting used to being electronic but it was a very minor thing

    Well presented, clean, friendly staff, room was exactly what we required

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

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

    The room was very hot ( thank you for the inclusion of the fan) This isn't the hotels fault, but the noise from the building works opposite the hotel was pretty full on.

    Room was very clean and the bathroom was spotlessly clean. Ideal location for what we required.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small tea cups and only two tea bags . Hardly a major problem. 😊

    Great location, friendly staff and a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Although our room was fine there was an odour in the hall way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom has a step down which made it a little awkward in the night. There were no lifts to the lower basement floor where we were staying making it difficult with large suitcases.

    The location was excellent with eateries and pubs right around the corner. The train station was within 200m making it easy to get around.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    I would book here again just for the convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms

    •The location (2mins walk to Kingscross) •Staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very hot, despite being provided with a fan.

    Very friendly & helpful staff. Excellent communication prior to arriving. Room was very clean & comfortable. Quirky, cosy & welcoming. Stored our luggage for free prior to checking in & after checking out. Delicious breakfast provided in neighbouring hotel. Staff gave my son a birthday cake, drinks & snacks to celebrate his birthday while we were there. Convenient location for King's Cross/St Pancras. Tea, coffee & toiletries provided in room. Room was very quiet despite being very close to busy King's Cross station.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room small but we was expecting that

    We only had the tiny double room so wasn't expecting much and it was very quirky 😂 but clean and great location . Staff very friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

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

    The staff were very friendly. And the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    Good value and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fire alarm went off four times between 6 and 8am and the staff seemed to think it was funny when we complained (the lobby was full of people complaining).

    Fantastic location, right beside Kings Cross Station. About a half hour walk from Camden. Room was very clean and decor is nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Good location for Eurostar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, steep steps.

    Perfect location to St Pancras station.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was very noisy building work going on outside our room however this could not be helped. The staff were not the friendliest, a tad standoffish.

    Location is very central and perfect for our trip. The room was spotlessly clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

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

    It's ok for what it is...small room but great for one night

    Good location V comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good place to stay for a short trip in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location in front of the St Pancras international station !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    This hotel makes me smile and gives me a good night's sleep.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I've stayed at this hotel and would certainly stay again. The location is fantastic for onward transport, the welcome is warm and the rooms, whilst small, are really quirky and special. The beds are very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found it a bit hot and stuffy.

    Close to trains.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Fab staff, clean and quirky
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in the downstairs room and the stairs were just a bit much for me and a heavy case. In future I’ll request a room on ground level. Wouldnt put me off going again

    Ideal location, 4 min walk from Kings Cross. Clean room and super friendly staff. Seating areas indoors and outdoors, beautiful breakfast available too

    Stayed in June 2024

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