In the heart of London, The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross is within a 5-minute drive of University of London and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Big Ben and 3 mi (4.8 km) from London Dungeon.
What's nearby
University of London - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Big Ben - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
London Bridge - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
Tower of London - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
Buckingham Palace - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
Burger King - 2 min walk
Five Guys - 4 min walk
Chambers Club - 4 min walk
About this property
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross
Hotel in London, near University of London
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
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 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Hotel Melville
Melville Hotel London
Melville London
Sea Containers London Hotel
Sea Containers Hotel
The Melville Hotel
Melville hotel
The Melville Hotel Kings Cross
The Melville Rooms Suites London
The Melville Hotel by Rokxy Kings Cross
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The Melville Hotel by Rokxy - Kings Cross Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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.
Welcome was friendly, room dirty, bathroom also dirty no toilet paper, bedroom window dangerous frame coming apart! Definitely in need of a good clean and refresh!
Close to Kings Cross. Staff were helpful and pleasant. The room was small but very clean. It was great for one night but would not be great for a long stay as there was very little storage for clothes- no hangers , plus the mirrors were too high to look into so it was impossible for shaving, makeup, hair etc.
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Jamie
Travelled with partner
13 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Only stayed for 1 night and it was due to its proximity to the Eurostar which was fantastic, the bad points were to some extent not the hotels fault. It was a fairly warm night, high 20’s and couldn’t have the windows open due to the surrounding areas just being so nosy it was almost non stop sirens from the surrounding sreas and just general noise from the outside so had to shut the window to reduce the noise (not completely remove it) having the window shut made the room even hotter as there is zero airflow or anything to cool down the room, there was also loud banging from other guests every time a door was opened/closed and etc. I think if you do say here take some ear plugs and maybe only book for the colder months of the year.
The staff were polite and efficient, the location is a short walk from the station, the facility’s were dated and not In the best condition but the real reason I wouldn’t stay again is the complete lack of sleep that was had from the noise and heat.
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Patricia
17 May 2025
Patricia
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Anwar
Travelled with family
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
staff was very nice but room quality poor and was not able to get good sleep
Anwar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kate
Travelled with family
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good base right near to kings cross, the guys were really friendly. We found some other residents quite noisy but this is no fault of the hotel. Room had everything needed. Were able to leave bags on check out to pick up later, really helpful.
Like many others previously, the photo's draw you in and really aren't an accurate representation of what you're actually getting. Significant mould/decay around toilet flush, sink and mould spots on ceiling and bed base. Beds are lumpy and dated its just a basic double with a box base. Tvs are maybe 25 inch.
The pictures you are looking at are probably when it first opened years ago but nothing has been done in terms of repairs and upkeep. The only reason i'm not totally disappointed is because its literally 2 minutes from kings cross station and we didn't spend much time at all in the rooms
This was a disappointing hotel as I thought the Roxy chain are high end in other city’s!
The bed was only just better than a camp bed, the shower had mould, and I was not making a coffee after looking at the kettle!
I stopped at a hotel the other side of the park for the same money and would stop at that one instead!
Awful. Black mould everywhere. Door had been stripped of security lock and fitted with what looked like a child’s toy with only one locking point. Damp everywhere. Not even a bin that stays closed, aerating the place with whatever you’ve had to throw away. Not suitable for children.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
jason
21 Feb 2025
jason
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicola
Travelled with family
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Luxury lodge.
Lovely host who went out of his way to get us into our room early.
The luxury chalet was ok for one night however the outside light shone through the window all night which caused a disturbance.
The bathroom is very tired and requires some maintenance leading to a damp smell and uneven floor.
We also noticed ants within the room.
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen
Business traveller
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Amenities
A quirky property with lovely hosts. Has a great nights sleep.
Absolutely filthy. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable and we could not sleep at all, and now we both have severe back pain. The room is tired, old, and all the furniture/walls is chipped and broken. The wall dividing the room and the toilet isn’t even a real wall and light shines through it. We found a ton of dust and cobwebs. We hurt our legs due to uneven step outside. No amnesties in the bathroom. Very noisy outside because the windows are very thin.
We understand we got a cheap deal and we don’t expect amazing but we atleast expect it to be clean?!