Title: James Lighthill House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101240690&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # James Lighthill House Residence with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum ## Photo gallery for James Lighthill House ![Interior entrance - James Lighthill House (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101240700/101240690/4975663c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - James Lighthill House (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101240700/101240690/b6249c7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer - James Lighthill House (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101240700/101240690/w998h686x0y3-1589a374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer - James Lighthill House (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101240700/101240690/fbffd31e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room - James Lighthill House (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101240700/101240690/e3f0b07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies James Lighthill House, near Russell Square, offers practical amenities for independent travelers. The 24-hour front desk provides assistance, while communal kitchens have refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers. Laundry facilities complete the self-sufficient experience. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### James Lighthill House Residence with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum This smoke-free residence features laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Guest accommodation at this residence offers shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Microwave - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115610000/115602500/115602433/6c44acfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Kings Cross Apartment with Garden Retreat London City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=115602433&PinnedHotelID=115602433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122460000/122454100/122454063/5e766c40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2BR Apartment Comfort & Style Near King’s Cross London City Centre - 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Free WiFi - Outdoor space 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=100304856&PinnedHotelID=100304856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as James Lighthill House London James Lighthill House Residence James Lighthill House Residence London ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.53075%2C-0.11448&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wenDzBIc0WEsSQTMCTa4qxfqvlA=) 3 Penton Rise, London, England, WC1X 9EN #### What's nearby - The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Sadler's Wells Theatre \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - City, University of London \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Russell Square \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - The British Museum \- 6 min drive \- 1.7 miles #### Getting around - London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 8 min walk - Angel Underground Station - 8 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lexington - ‬3 min walk - ‪Honest Burgers King's Cross - ‬5 min walk - ‪Mildreds - ‬4 min walk - ‪Dim Sum Duck - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Racketeer - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is James Lighthill House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at James Lighthill House? ### What time is check-in at James Lighthill House? ### What time is check-out at James Lighthill House? ### Where is James Lighthill House located? ## Have a question? 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