Kaya Great Northern Hotel

We chose it for the easy access to St Pancras International, and the position between Kings Cross, St Pancras and the Underground worked perfectly. We stayed as a family on floors 2 and 4, with my photos from floor 2. Check-in was smooth, and the staff were very welcoming. The rooms were thoughtfully designed and comfortable, with plenty of natural light, comfy beds and a great shower room. We ate dinner at RAILS restaurant and breakfast the next day in its stunning dining room, both were exceptional. It’s pricey, but we felt the experience was worth it. We’d absolutely stay again. Thanks, Great Northern team!

For business trips I’ve been back once or twice a year over the past few years, and every stay has been good. The building is well kept, the staff are great, and the King's Cross area is convenient. Rooms are on the small side, though comfortable and well designed. They’re also very quiet, which you can’t always count on in that location.

GNH is my “London Home”, a special place in the middle of King's Cross with great links for getting around London and beyond. It works well for family trips as well as business. The building’s history goes back to the 1850s, and its character sits nicely alongside modern comforts. My rooms have always been clean, well furnished and remarkably quiet for central London. There are three food and drink outlets, including Rails Restaurant, with a good choice of delicious dishes and an interesting wine list. From senior management through to the staff, everyone is friendly and professional.

I felt safe throughout my stay. At night there’s secure key card access, including for each floor. As a woman traveling solo for the first time, that meant a lot. The modern, clean room had robes, slippers and water, with more water and a small chocolate delivered during evening service. My only real complaint was that the bed was a little uncomfortable. King’s Cross is right next door, which made the hotel very convenient for getting around on the Tube and catching an early train to Scotland. Just use the usual big city caution when leaving the station at night. The whole stay felt five-star, and I’d recommend it.