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The Standard London

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Coal Drops Yard

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Located near The British Museum, The Standard London offers an elegant retreat with a rooftop terrace, garden, and library. Enjoy 3 on-site restaurants or unwind at any of the 5 bars while taking advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is R5 160
R6 192 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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Room (King of Kings)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Spot)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cosy Core with No Windows

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Queen of Queens)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
10 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EG

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Regent's Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big Ben - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 53 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 61 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 70 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 84 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 101 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Euston Square Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Standard London

The Standard London features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. After visiting the 24-hour health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers like that it's just a short walk to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 3 minutes away and Euston Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 266 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property will place a credit card authorization for GBP 150 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 3 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • 24-hour health club
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Decimo - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Isla - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Double Standard - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rooftop - Onsite rooftop bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The Standard London is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 30.00 per person
  • There is a service fee of 5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 75 per night

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Standard London offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Standard London 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 The Standard London?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Standard London?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Standard London.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Standard London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Standard London and nearby?

The Standard London has 5 bars and a 24-hour health club, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Standard London?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Standard London like?

The Standard London is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from University College London. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Standard London Reviews

Reviews

9,2

Wonderful

9,6/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

9,2/10

Amenities

9,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently delicious and the staff provided excellent service. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Funky hotel in a great location with very friendly and helpful staff during check in
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top hotel near King’s Cross

First time staying here. Very warm welcome at check-in. Upgraded to a junior suite. The room was perfect. Spacious, had everything I needed for a comfortable stay and more. Faultless - highly recommended
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel!

Love this hotel. Nice, new, fabulous amenities- both products and services- the little touches that make a hotel stay special ; great location convenient to train station, safe area.
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love The Standard London!!!

Really cool and the staff were so nice. Double Standard bar and Isla restaurant were lovely. Will definitely be returning on my next trip to London
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Such a lovely hotel, staff were lovely and friendly. Great location. Lovely rooms and great decor and style. Will definitely stay there again.
Susanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, will be back!

Perfect location, and very nice room. Enjoyed a quick drink in the bar - really can't fault this hotel at all.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pricey but central and well appointed.

Fine. Rooftop bar fabulous though service very slow.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!

Loved it!
Viviane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy

Great location, fabulous staff and service, brilliant spacious well appointed room (free upgrade!) quiet comfy home from home. Will stay again. Thanks!
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent family stay

An excellent stay. Helpful staff & a clean room with cool decor. Super comfy bed & a great family stay. Fab location for easy access to nation trains and underground. Definitely recommend.
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, great breakfast and welcoming, friendly staff
David, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, helpful staff - perfect
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Excellent. Rooms very good. Unusual not to have hand basin near toilet but didn’t detract from stay. Toilet seat in room 220 needs a bit of minor adjustment.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. We will be staying there again.
Giuliana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfy right next to Kings Cross station

Internal cosy room. Actually nice and does not feel too enclosed. Shower was not great but otherwise ima pleasant short stay.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely ambiance in the bars, room was lovely with a very comfortable bed had a great nights sleep.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at The Standard. Staff were all great and the hotel is in a really convenient location. Bed was super comfy!
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay has always been good here, team are always friendly, and the mini bar is always stocked
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in Slow

Room was excellent, my only critique is that the check in process took far too long
Graeme, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We will definitely return

Great stay with welcoming staff and good facilities. We’ll be back!
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wicked stay!
Pat, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect for our needs. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Great hotel!
Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic

Fantastic… except the bathroom water was not hot enough for a nice hot bath. But hey ho.
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Consistently excellent

Never disappointed with The Standard. Friendly efficient staff, comfortable rooms, great facilities and wonderful bar. Can’t ask for more
Julie, 1-night trip