Experience the charm of Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London near The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4. Unwind in the garden or coffee shop and indulge in British cuisine at RAILS Restaurant. Enjoy access to nearby indoor pool and health club with dry cleaning services available for your convenience.
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Regent's Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Big Ben - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
London Bridge - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 44 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 77 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 79 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 103 min drive
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 1 min walk
King's Cross Station - 2 min walk
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 3 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 1 min walk
Euston Underground Station - 12 min walk
Euston Square Underground Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
The Parcel Yard, King's Cross - 2 min walk
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
GNH Bar and Terrace - 2 min walk
German Gymnasium - 2 min walk
EL&N - 3 min walk
About this property
Kaya Great Northern Hotel
Kaya Great Northern Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Russell Square and The British Museum. For a bite to eat, guests can check out RAILS Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from University College London and Tottenham Court Road. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is steps away and Euston Underground Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
88 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby health club
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1854
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Communal living room
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Transfer shower
Lever door handles
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Egyptian cotton sheets
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
RAILS Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
GNH Bar and Terrace - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Little Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22.50 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Policies
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).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Great Northern
Frequently asked questions
Does Kaya Great Northern Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kaya Great Northern Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kaya Great Northern Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kaya Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Kaya Great Northern Hotel and nearby?
Kaya Great Northern Hotel has 2 bars and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Kaya Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, RAILS Restaurant offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Kaya Great Northern Hotel like?
Kaya Great Northern Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 16 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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Kaya Great Northern Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast and dining options were excellent and plentiful nearby. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
All good. Comfortable, clean room.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Will be back
So convenient, excellent service, great view, very quiet which I was concerned about because of busy location.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 25, 2025
Rock hard beds with dips in the mattress
Beautiful room with great views but the moment we got into bed it was clear the mattress was way past its best. Unfortunately it was rock hard and a dip in the centre meant we constantly rolled into it. I told staff at the front desk who said someone would email me but they didn’t.
The shower gel pump was broken as well
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
Extremely convenient location
Extremely convenient location, right beside King's Cross and St. Pancras Station. The room is small but clean. Service is nice.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Very well located, pleasant rooms, good restaurant for breakfast and dinner
Ariane
Ariane, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
Honestly the room and the everyone there were so friendly. Also so apologetic when one of the rooms was not ready for a while.
There was a little incident with a man slumped at the lift area but apart from that it was a wonderful hotel. Would stay again
Perdita
Perdita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Excellent site at Kings Cross with several U-lines and train stations.
Friendly staff, very clean rooms.
But avoid floor 5: small windows & low water pressure
Georg
Georg, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 17, 2025
Handy to the Eurostar train station.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
London visit
So convenient for trains and underground. Room lovely and comfy everything you need. Very helpful staff.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Perfect location for Eurostar
Perfect location for Eurostar, staff very friendly and hotel very clean but small rooms for the price.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Everything was good overall. Decided to have breakfast there. When I said the toast was burnt, the waiter agreed and I heard him telling someone else, but no one offered me another choice.
Seems a shame not to include unlimited coffee in the breakfast price but charge for extra cups.
chris
chris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Nice room for the night as booked. Location couldn't be better next to King's Cross station for our train the next date. Room was pin quiet and modern retaining some more original characteristics as well.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Across from Kings Cross station. Early check in granted !!! After a 12 hour journey it was a welcome bed . Huge tub.
Mya
Mya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Clean, convenient, great location
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 4, 2025
I would not recommend. The room was tiny and not suitable as a hotel room. Bed was pushed against the wall and we had to struggle in and out. The bathroom was tiny. There were no usb outlets, no kettle, no tea- just coffee. We requested iron and it took ages and once it arrived we struggled as it took up half the space . I was shocked given what we paid. Stay at the Y.
Rhema
Rhema, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2025
Staff were amazing but the room is not 5*, more like a 3* hotel. Bathroom is aged and not clean. Many visible discoloration on tile joins and stains on walls of room. If this was a 3* hotel I wouldn't have cared but having stayed in real 5* hotels this hotel is 3* at best but they charge 5* prices. The only advantage of this hotel is it's proximity to underground and kings cross station.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2024
The staff was very friendly and clean property, I would recommend staying here.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great hotel
I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel is lovely, clean and in a fantastic location. I was surprised how quiet my room was given its proximity to Kings Cross Station. It was so quiet! Best hotel shower I’ve ever experienced. Small (as I was expecting) but perfectly formed room, well designed.
I appreciated the little touches like a note reminding me that the clocks were changing overnight and the pantry at the end of the hallway with complimentary little cakes and different teas. I would definitely recommend and stay again.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Great
Great decor, room was a little cold and noisy, but still nice
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 25, 2022
Great location - friendly and helpful staff - clean rooms
Lina
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2025
The air conditioning didn’t work and the TV wasn’t tuned to anything and the fridge was terrible throwing out so much heat was frihp
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 15, 2025
Five star hotel prices for a 2/3 star room. There is no reception area to speak of, service was ok, but not what you would expect for the price, but the overall feeling was vey deflated at the room which was tiny - only as wide as the bed which was beside the wall, so only one side of the bed was useable - not worth GBP400
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Stay overview
Trip to watch 6 Nations at Twickenham
My wife went shopping I went to Twickers
Hotel room very comfy clean etc
Liked the coffee machine in the pantry
Paid for breakfast with room little bit disappointed that no offer of self service cereals
Menu a bit confusing
Swiss Farm
Swiss Farm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2022
Beautiful hotel
Donna
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2022
Perfect location and a lovely place to stay.
Beautiful Hotel, lovely restaurant, food was great. Location was perfect for exploring London and our onward journey to London Heathrow.