Great Northern Hotel

Ok, love this hotel.
Rooms are tiny (even the suites are small), but that’s the ONLY downside.
Every detail works, everything oozes quality and considering its part of one of the busiest stations in the UK… tranquility too…
From the Pantry on every floor where you can help yourself to goodies to the free movies /​music on the Loewe tv’s, to the ‘feel’ of the door handles and the quality of the bed linen… this is a small quality Jewel of a hotel, if you get a chance, I’d thoroughly recommend it.

This place is a class act. It has the most ideal location imaginable. It sits just above the King’s Cross Pancras station an international hub for trains and the London tube system. The place is soundproof so you don’t hear the trains.
The rooms are small but very cool with a boutique feel throughout. Not only is there a Nespresso machine in your room but a fancier one on each floor where you can make as many cappuccinos or espressos you want. They also supply fruits, baked goods and sweets all at no charge in these pantries.
The housekeeping and staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
The rooms are decked out with all the latest electronics including power cord access for you Apple devices.
I will be returning here again and again. I enjoyed it immensely.

Stayed two nights here and had a great time. Two things stand out most about the hotel:
1. The location is absolutely fantastic. You are right outside (literally touching) the Kings Cross station which is s big transport hub. There are also lots of restaurants and even the British museum within walking distance.
2. The hotel is brand new. Everything is clean and newly painted. The rooms, while ours was a bit small are tastefully decorated and designed.
The staff was also super nice to us even helping and eventually making a little exception to grant me my SPG platinum benefits even though one of my stays was tied up back in Turkey.
Only slight negative here is that some of the rooms are a tad small– but this is central London and you trade space for location.

Ein Trip nach London, ein paar Tage, am besten ganz zentral wohnen um überall schnell hin zu fahren? Kein Problem! The Great Northern Hotel liegt direkt am Hauptumschlagsplatz aller Linien am Bahnhof St. Pancras/​Kings Cross. Perfekt, da hier alle Underground Linien abgehen die man braucht und weit mehr Busse als je jemand braucht :)
Zum Hotel selbst: ein wirklich süßes Boutique Hotel, wenn auch dafür recht groß. Nett, netter am nettesten wird man hier empfangen und versorgt. Die Zimmer sind nicht groß, haben aber alles was man braucht fanden wir und wer will schon im Zimmer sein, wenn er in London ist. Gewöhnungsbedürftig fanden wir die Badezimmertür — die ist nämlich keine richtige Tür. :)
Das Frühstück im Split&Milk ist à la carte. Das fand ich persönlich sehr angenehm, denn es vermeidet diese grässliche Buffet-​Art mit der viele Menschen sich morgendlich vollstopfen und dann die Hälfte liegen lassen.
Es gibt einen Concierge-​Service. Nette Leute kümmern sich jederzeit um Reservierungen in Bars, Restaurants und Karten für jedwede Sehenswürdigkeit. Sehr engagiert und mit dem ein oder anderen Geheimtipp.
Gepflegt, sauber, sehr freundlich, zum Wohlfühlen. Absolut enpfehlenswert, wenn auch in einer höheren Preisklasse.

Stayed 5 nights there, almost a whole week and it was perfect.
First we got upgraded, and I feel like if we had to stay in the small room we had at the beginning that would have been different for 5 days, but for a night or two that is fine.
So we changed room, 4^th floor, very bright, clean, nice, and so quiet and peaceful in the heart of a busy part of town. We got tremendous staff support for any kinds of things (scan stuff, ask stuff…). Staff was always very responsive and nice. We had breakfast everyday in the super nice restaurant Split Milk on the 1^st floor. It was fabulous everyday and we tried EVERYTHING on the menu. Trust me everything is good there. We went to the pantry they have on all level to regularly get free tea, cake!, candies, fruits, coffee! We also tried the Kiosk downstairs. They have delicious sandwiches ready to go. Absolutely great stay at this place and highly recommend it to anyone.
When there ask for my buddy Francesco at Plum + Split Milk, he is the best!

The hotel management moved us to a Cubitt room where there are more windows, sunlight and a bit more space. This hotel truly does place emphasis on customer service. Highly recommended.

Stayed here for 6 nights and loved it! The staff was very nice the cleaning service was great! Beds were comfortable, hotel was quiet (my window didn’t face the street) I wasn’t a fan of the room service menu but that’s just me being picky. Sparkling and still bottled water were complimentary and replaced every morning in room. There was a complimentary coffee, tea, cake, and candy station on every floor. I loved it! I hope I get to go back again! The location was very convenient too! Opening doors was a bit tricky at first because you need your room card to access any door… It was very secure but it took a bit to get used to. Being that this location is so close to the train station I think the security of needing a card to gain access to any part of the hotel is great!

Super Stars.
I had a mishap in London while I was staying at this hotel. The staff here is top-​shelf. No doubt. Here is what I sent to hotel management:
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Dear Hotel Management,
My name is Brendon D. I have been a guest at your hotel a total of 4 unique times.
While each time has been a great experience, I wanted to make you aware of an experience I had with you on September 6^th, 2014. It involved Francisco Ramalho and Egils Akimous.
As soon as I entered the hotel in the evening of my 4^th time staying with you, I realized my passport was stolen or lost. I had a flight the next morning back to Los Angeles. Both Egils and Francisco did NOT hesitate. They immediately and calmly began to offer solutions and help. Within seconds Egils handed me the phone because he had already dialed the London police department to report the lost/​stolen passport. Simultaneously, Francisco was phoning the restaurant and cocktail lounge in Shoreditch that I had been to that evening.
Their professionalism and unprompted solution-​orientation is so greatly appreciated. Truly. Thanks to them for providing such top-​shelf service in a time of need, I was able to remain calm and focused in a VERY stressful situation. I can’t say that I’m surprised, as I’ve stayed here a few times before. However, I can say that I was so relieved and reassured by your team.
I will, without hesitation, recommend your hotel to any of my colleagues or friends that travel to London.
Please pass along my thanks to Francisco and Egils.
Your Loyal Guest,
Brendon D.

This has become our go-​to hotel when hopping down to London for a night or two. The location can’t be beat if you’re going in and out of Kings Cross, and it is easily the most reasonably priced 5-​star hotel in London.
We have stayed here three times so far, and have enjoyed each experience. They offer three different room types, and we have stayed in two of them; the largest (Cubitt), and the medium-​sized Wainscott. The rooms are all beautifully designed and comfortable. Be sure to take note of the night stands, which are very well designed and visually pleasing. We prefer the Cubitt room given its larger size, but more importantly, larger windows and brighter color scheme. The Wainscott rooms are pained a dark purple, with dark wood paneling and only a small window. An odd design choice, but still cozy.
Wifi is fast and free, and the TV has movies and music on-​demand, which is a great feature. Their DJ created a few playlists which you can play through the TV. It’s a TV speaker of course so the sound quality isn’t ideal, but it’s a good way to get pumped up while getting ready for a night out in London.
On each floor they have a pantry area with Nespresso, tea, and snacks at all hours. You can also grab a newspaper or magazine. The whole thing is a nice touch, but I would request a room on the opposite side of the hotel as it can be pretty noisy.
Now, I know this is silly, but hear me out. One of the things I appreciate most about this hotel is the mini-​bar pricing. Not because we need access to snacks at any hour of the day, but because the mini-​bar in most hotels is the symbol of taking advantage of the guest for convenience. Not here. Want a small bag of chips (crisps)? 80 pence! 80p for what probably costs 5 Pounds in other hotels in this exorbitantly expensive city. The opportunity to make some easy cash from hungry tourists, and instead they choose to not charge you 1 Pound per crisp. This where the Great Northern Hotel stands out, and it speaks volumes to the integrity of the people who run it. They said no to the easy money, and earned my respect, loyalty, and 5-​stars for it.

Superbe hôtel situé en face de la gare de st Pancras.
Chambre très confortable et magnifiquement aménagée. Prise USB de part et d’autre du lit, un petit détail qui a tout son importance quand on est fan de nouvelles technologies et que l’on a oublié son adaptateur de prises: o)
Très large choix de films proposés dans plusieurs langues directement disponible au niveau de l’écran au bout du lit.
Espace petit déjeuner aménagé de bois et de lampes sublimes
A recommander sans hésitation

The partner in crime and I went to the opening of the Bar in the new Great Northern Hotel at Kings Cross Station.
The hotel itself has gone under a serious refurbishment and is looking stunning, both inside and out! A few motnhs back I was lucky enough to have a sneak preview at a few of the completed rooms, and I think I need a stay there!
The bar itself is really well designed with lots of little nooks and crannies to hide away in after a long working day. There are two entrances; one outside of the station, and one within the concourse of Kings Cross Station to help bring in punters from the trains. There is a DJ in one corner throwing some great tunes which I spent the next morning trying to hunt down on Spotify!
The cocktails we tried were all great, my favourite by far was a Champagne concoction with raspberries in! The partner in crime really enjoy the vodka cocktail that was on offer! I wish I knew what was in them in the hope of recreating them at home this summer!
The bar was lovely, staff were top notch and the venue made for an easy journey home!

We stayed at this hotel at our last night in London. We couldn’t find a place near the King’s Crossing station and they happen to be across the street and had just opened and had a room! It was pricey but very nice.
It was really really *quiet*! I think we overlooked the center so maybe that’s why but considering where it was it was very surprising. The staff bent over backwards to help us.
We had a ‘king’ bed, but it was something more like between a full and a queen. Not sure why it was called a king. The comforter and pillows were very nice, thought it was strange that there were no sheets.
The shower was wonderful, both overhead waterfall and regular spout. The frosted glass door to the bathroom was kind of strange and there wasn’t really a place to put cloths. The tv controller was complicated and kind of annoying but there was lots of entertainment. It had a usb port on the tv and also next to the bed which was great for charging our phones.
There was complimentary water in the fridge which was nice. There was a room at the end of the hallway with snacks which was convenient.
The food at the restaurant was 5 starts. I am just understanding now the difference. A really good place is 4 stars, and this place was better! We had a Shepards pie type dish and meatloaf and it was heavenly food. It felt very trendy and beautiful in the restaurant and it would be a great place to eat, even if you aren’t staying in the hotel.
I would say if you want to stay and a really nice place this is well worth your money.