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MacDonald

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Library
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity
Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Bathroom
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Argyle Square Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Microwave
3.7 out of 5, Good, (548)
The price is AU$650
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July
Argyle Square Hotel

About the area

London

A stay at MacDonald places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The British Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Betjeman Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Kebab - ‬3 min walk

About this property

MacDonald

Hotel in London, near The British Museum
MacDonald offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with digital channels.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Italian, Maltese, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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MacDonald Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 804 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for my requirements as a solo traveller just passing through. Close to kings cross/st Pancras. Room was smallish yet fine for a short stay. Tv worked fine. Kettle and tea/coffee. Small en-suite, again fine for me. More importantly it was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked really well which is a bonus when travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DESMOND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location. Small room but adequate.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic but clean and safe

The hotel is basic, but clean, and I felt safe as a lone woman. One of the light fittings in my room made a very annoying buzzing sound and the light in the toilet was broken. Bed was comfortable and room a decent temperature. The epitome of “you get what you pay for”.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap for the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Macdonald Hotel! We were so welcomed and this stay really made our trip to London worth it. For the price we paid we got exactly what we anticipated. The photos online are exactly what was shown. The location is very convenient, there is train station less than 5 minutes away. If you need an affordable, simple place to stay this is for you! We will definitely be back for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

Great- friendly staff, comfy bed, clean, convenient location and brilliant price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge, Orange

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
4 adults in a room ready for an early Eurostar, was fine for that, wouldn't want to spend more than 1 night though as the bathroom is very small and there is very little space for bags.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great budget stay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great spot if you have to catch the train early the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great budget option

good stay if you know what your getting into. safe area room and bathroom clean.bed was nice and firm how i like.right next to king cross underground 4 mins walk
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and general property condition was acceptable, very close to Kings Cross station and St Pancras International Station. The cost however for what the property is I felt was overpriced. We paid £340 for two nights, this did not include breakfast and the room was cold with no additional heating. Having searched we could have got a better room which included breakfast less that 200 metres away. Was also issue with deposit that was paid, despite having clear evidence that I had already paid £170 I was told that this has not been received from Expedia and I had to pay the £340 in total, trying to get the £170 back is proving challenging with the hotel saying that they have not received it and Expedia saying they’ve paid it to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
While it was good value, the hotel could have easily made itself much better with just a bit of work on the bathrooms and decor. Also being on the 3rd floor with a large suitcase on those small stairs is an accident waiting to happen. It was also very noisy. I understand being in the heart of London and great location, but even for the price I paid I would expect slightly more. Not recommended unless you are young and just using the hotel for a bed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About 1 min walking from King’s Cross station. Room and communal areas very clean. Good heating. Negatives: Narrow, wobbly stairs. Flat pillow. Toilets do not have a sink but there is a sink in your room. Thin walls so you can hear everyone around you in their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024