Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9HX
  • Place, Sadler's Wells Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(131 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • Sadler's Wells Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • British Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Russell Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University College London - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The British Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Angel Underground Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mikkeller Brewpub London - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caravan Exmouth Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Exmouth Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Quality Chop House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG offers 429 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 429 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at Bloom, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bloom - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 32.50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bloom

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 32.50 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1036 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room helpful staff. Thanjs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean . Comfortable room . Helpful staff . Breakfast was very nice . Extremely enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was nice and spacious. Food and drinks were reasonably priced for london hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sibongile

Digitalise aircon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

A J

Liked: Cleanliness
When sharing as a family of 4, two double beds is less than ideal. Needs updating with single beds as well as a double. Our room was nice but it needed some TLC in areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas Pineda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

yanyun

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shachar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laleh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service
The location is inconvenient. Limited transport and is far away to the train or Tube station. But the staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jaydee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Receptionist was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Anand

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disaster of a check in but otherwise great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great staff. Breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shiny Rachael

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025