Title: The California - London Kings Cross Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The California - London Kings Cross Relax with a drink by our charming outdoor spaces or get ready for an adventure near Piccadilly Circus. ## Photo gallery for The California - London Kings Cross ![Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f3990707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/55c95a0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/e3ffc0d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f9a61e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The California - London Kings Cross (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/df958622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of London, The California is a tranquil oasis near Trafalgar Square and London Eye. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy a drink at the bar, and take advantage of free in-room WiFi. With helpful staff nearby to assist with tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage available for your convenience. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Laundry room - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £89 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900985&PinnedHotelID=900985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 14 of 14 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/a9c1f32a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 Very good 12 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/76f443eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.6 Excellent 31 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/2e4cd0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room (Large) ![Comfort Double Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/f3990707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room (Large) 7.4 Good 14 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/618406a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 8.2 Very good 42 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Sofa bed Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### Classic Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900985/024f5ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 240 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Large Double Room - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-California.h900985.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-California.h900985.Hotel-Information) ## 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%7C51.52945%2C-0.12335&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bGqJkWFTe42qJurVZOZUx0zKNsA=) 4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB #### What's nearby - St Pancras Chambers \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - British Library \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - University College London \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Russell Square \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - The British Museum \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk - King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk - ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The California - London Kings Cross Hotel near Piccadilly Circus Located close to Trafalgar Square and London Eye, The California - London Kings Cross provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - English breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and tour/ticket information - A front desk safe and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transport Room features All 60 rooms offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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A bar/lounge ### Family friendly - Children's games - In-room cot - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free cot ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Desk - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability ### 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 6 for children - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as California Hotel London California London The California London, England The California London The California The California - London Kings Cross Hotel The California - London Kings Cross London The California - London Kings Cross Hotel London ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The California - London Kings Cross pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The California - London Kings Cross? ### How much is parking at The California - London Kings Cross? ### What time is check-in at The California - London Kings Cross? ### What time is check-out at The California - London Kings Cross? ### Where is The California - London Kings Cross located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The California - London Kings Cross Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 394 8 - Good 334 6 - Okay 170 4 - Poor 72 2 - Terrible 42 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 7 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place! ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very helpful staff and good location ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven 18 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Utilitarian but clean and the staff are nice. Can’t beat the location if you are getting on a train in the morning. ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 12 Oct 2025 Perfect for a short stay and very friendly staff ##### James Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emil 9 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice clean tidy rooms, with great amenities. Friendly staff, and perfect location right near Kings Cross station! Highly recommended. ##### Emil Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spotless, spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff. ##### Jillian Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela 27 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Delightful staff - truly kind, approachable and ready to help with anything. The property was immaculate - credit to the cleaning staff. Not only the rooms themselves but every corner of the property was clean - above and beyond - and well taken care of. ##### Michaela Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient location, friendly staff , beds comfortable. Only downside is you likely will not be able to check in early so be prepared to leave you bags. ##### Nathan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice room / amazing breakfast Very nice room and excellent breakfast ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/74e7de23-b04c-484f-8195-d8f3e92cb143-1757675000288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/468713a0-ae00-47a9-a5cc-c115043e418d-1757675000316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/91f8300e-30a4-4679-a981-f1ea7413623e-1757675000313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie Gayle 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our time at The California was perfect! The staff were very friendly & resourceful, plus the location is perfect to travel into the main city area. ##### Nathalie Gayle Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivian 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, the staff was helpful. Very happy with our stay. ##### Vivian Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa 8 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities You will hear trains in the basement but I loved it' ##### Teresa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room and a comfortable bed. Pleasant staff and a reasonable price, for London. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice, friendly and welcoming staff, quiet location, close to all transport spots and amenities. Plenty of restaurant selection near by also. The room was nice and clean. ##### Kelly Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liang 3 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall it is Good ##### Liang Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronny 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The double room was more spacious than expected and very clean. Amenities such as coffee and tea are provided, and two bottles of drinking water are replenished daily. Breakfast is excellent and is served a la carte at the neighboring Spagnoletti restaurant. Some people complain about noise from the subway that runs beneath the hotel, but my room was on the first floor and I didn't experience any noise there. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f089e75d-2bf0-43f2-b724-b57451c61b21-1766701175318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71ad28d0-ebaa-494a-b716-9c31c6fdc507-1766701175551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/703044a1-e227-4052-b4af-d5a26dc85ffc-1766701174868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ea5a402-ed34-424e-b061-69006c917c17-1766701174663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ronny Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bailey 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I stayed here for one night between arriving at LHR and taking the train to Paris. This is the best location for the best price near St Pancras. Highly recommend, the room was very clean and cozy, everyone at the property was lovely and there’s a tube entrance right at the end of the street that takes you directly to Kings Cross/St Pancras. I’ll absolutely stay here again. ##### Bailey Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Maria 9 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very noisy hotel. You could hear the trains early and late. ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean room with all necessary amenities, good location for transportation, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby ##### Tony Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Small rooms but great location and excellent service. Very clean and nice bathroom. ##### Neal Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roanna 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely location to stay in We have stayed here before. The room is pretty decent sized and the bathroom we had fairly big. It's in a good area close to Kings Cross/St Pancras and several eating establishments. Overall a great placeto stay ##### Roanna Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and fine for a short stay, we had a basement room so could hear the tubes underneath us but wasn’t too annoying. I’d definitely come back and stay here ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kenneth 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Pleasant and helpful staff. Room was quite small and hotel was showing a bit of wear and tear but good enough for an affordable family stay only a few paces from Kings Cross. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hine 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was spacious; the location was perfect - across the road from kings cross starion; it was clean and modern; they had a bar that was open til early hours and staff on shift 24/7\. Id definitely return. ##### Hine Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Diana 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Superb location very close to King’s Cross, good value for money given size of room and facilities. I had a room with a bath and a balcony. ##### Diana Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton London Wembley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Wembley.h4921092.Hotel-Information) > > [ARK Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Collective-Canary-Wharf.h36660267.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Richmond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Richmond-Harbour-Hotel-Spa.h10269.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Angel Islington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Angel-Islington.h436270.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Conference-Centre-London.h48444523.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-London-Heathrow-Terminal-2-And-3.h33088275.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o London Docklands Riverside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Ao-London-Docklands-Riverside.h2456.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Greenwich.h519817.Hotel-Information) > > [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > > [London Marriott Hotel Regents Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Marriott-Hotel-Regents-Park.h4481.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Park Royal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-London-Park-Royal.h15118023.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Heathrow-T4.h22336089.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mercure-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h17586.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-Heathrow.h1740977.Hotel-Information) > > [The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Chelsea-Harbour-Hotel.h16413.Hotel-Information) > > [Tribe London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Tribe-London-Canary-Wharf.h83096424.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stratford, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Stratford-Hotel-London.h31325464.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Kensington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Kensington.h26612.Hotel-Information) > > [Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Thistle-London-Heathrow-T5.h882761.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-New-Providence-Wharf-Hotel.h1658062.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hilton-London-Canary-Wharf.h1457899.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Renaissance-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h9944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Curio-Collection-By-Hilton-London.h48879811.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-London-Heathrow-Airport.h570358.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft London Excel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aloft-London-Excel.h4292527.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-InterContinental-London-The-O2.h11518997.Hotel-Information) > > [MOXY London Stratford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-MOXY-London-Stratford.h19544649.Hotel-Information) > > [The International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-International-Hotel.h1949.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Novotel-London-Canary-Wharf-Hotel.h16181347.Hotel-Information) ---