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Reviews of Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

1 Kings Cross Road, Islington, London, WC1X 9HX, United Kingdom

#587 of 1,017 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2694 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Great👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fire alarm issues but these were resolved efficiently

    Nice room, lovely comfy bed, very clean and everything we needed. A bit of a problem with fire alarms but it was resolved quickly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

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

    Restaurant staff were slow.

    Hotel was very grand and rooms were perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Good choice in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a quadruple room and it was ok, but quite tight.

    Excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Very close to the postal museum. The hotel is very clean and has an accessible entrance. Good Wifi. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon was not working properly. Phone was faulty.

    Cleanliness and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Farther from Tube stops than I would like, but decently handy to 3, and to the Exmouth Market.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Room with sofa bed
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The hair dryer was is the desk drawer, fastened with such a short cord that it was almost impossible to use it, even when the desk chair was at the lowest point. I couldn’t find the dryer initially and called down 3 times to request another one. The third person told me where it was. The first 2 said they would send one up, but it took 45 minutes for it to arrive. Such a silly set up with such a short cord.

    Very friendly staff, especially the bartender. Appreciated the bottled water, cookies and coffee each day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Check location on Google Maps to ensure it suits as the name suggests a more cental location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The name suggests King's Cross. It is actually King's Cross Road. About a 20 min walk from King's Cross Station (with kids and suitcases). Just to note, there are a lot of steps to deal with in public areas, up to reception, from lifts to the breakfast and bar area etc. Bed is very squeaky and rolls, sides of mattress just fall away when you sit on them. Room was roasting. Window does not open and the temperature control did little to fix it. Family room was two double beds. I prefer when two singles or a bunk are made available for the kids.

    Hotel was clean, staff were friendly, efficient and accommodating. Breakfast was good. Nice selection of bread rolls, DIY toast, nice English Breakfast, OK selection of cereals. Mini blueberry muffins were delicious. Fruit options included bananas, which not every hotel has. Shower in room is lovely! Rainshower and regular shower head. Mirror in the shower was unexpected. I like that there is an under sink light in bathroom. Perfect for late night trips to the loo without waking the whole family. Nice big pillows on the beds in plentiful supply.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great experience! Will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It's perfect!

    Great lovation. Very comfy and clean hotel. Great breakfast!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Adequate but turned out expensive due to need for a second night as a result of rail strike.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Given hotel name I guessed it would be much nearer Kings Cross St Pancras station.

    Breakfast great. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool and spa closed and gym was quite small

    Location was excellent, easy walk to the Thames, staff were excellent, friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent location as it is close to Kings Cross and also there is a bus stop just outside the entrance. At the same time its quite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and very cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was slightly not as central as we usually like.

    We arrived quite late in the evening and were greeted by a gentleman on reception named Arun I believe. He was very friendly and efficient. Asked if we required a room with a bath or shower, explained a little about the facilities and told us what time he would be at work until if we needed assistance. Room was clean on the 7th floor and bed very comfortable. The next morning we went down to breakfast which looked very nice. We however just opted for coffee. All in all no complaints at all. Got a night for a great price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To small beds for 2 people, bad air in the room because you can't open the window.

    Good breakfast, Kind stuff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor cleanliness, worn down ensuite and furniture.

    Location, size of room, and amenities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food for dinner was OK but one of our party never received her main course and another didn't get his dessert.

    A super sleep in a quiet area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very hard and the sheets overly starched. The tub/ shower wouldn’t drain

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Very nice facility and will use again. Enjoyed the very extensive continental breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were allocated to a Handicap room and unsure because I was on a cane or we were early and they were able to accommodate us at that time. The handicap suites have a bit to be desired. The shower heads are hard to control and no instructions. ( how to switch from overhead to handheld ) no place for towels. No storage for personal items/meds

    The staff were exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay close to the Kings Cross station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Room with sofa bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really though I think one of the staff members need to be more friendly (other staff that checked us in and also helped with the taxi were awesome)

    Breakfast was good. Room was spacious enough. Great location near to the Kings Cross station

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

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

    10 min walk from kings cross, not as close as I first thought but still good location

    Nice clean hotel, staff were helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good selection of food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    London marathon stay, pub accross the way was great. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean. Nice breakfast, all in all very good stay Great shower! And bath

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    For an overnight stay in London for work its good value
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was in Room 650 (I think) and there was no mirror in the room close enough to the plug sockets in the desk area to use for hair drying. The full length mirror was right next to the door at the other end of the room. The room was a little cramped because of the shape of the room okay for one person but two might find it a struggle.

    The room was clean and fresh and the bed comfy, room temp was good. The walk in shower was great for and had a little seat as well. I liked the touch screen Uber taxi ordering service in the lobby. I didn't eat in the hotel so can't comment on that.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

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

    Beds too small Couldn't open window - it was too hot in the morning!

    Clean Comfortable beds Nice shower

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean modern and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cost, simple as that, over £160 for a bed without breakfast is nuts, but hey, that’s London for you

    Clean, modern, quiet, bar area was comfortable and staff were excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Really comfortable and lovely rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More coffee in the rooms please and more milk sachets.

    The room was lovely. Really comfortable. And the price was really good too. I also liked the toiletries provided.

    Stayed in April 2024

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