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Hotel Review
The Standard, King's Cross, London
WHAT WE LOVE...
Everything but standard, The Standard is a hip hotel with stylish 1970s-style interiors - think retro furnishings, bold pops of colour and dim lighting. It's housed in a Brutalist building opposite King's Cross St Pancras station, with a capsule lift that takes guests up to a swanky rooftop terrace. The fashionable yet decidedly unpretentious vibe attracts millennials seeking a cool London pad where they can unwind and feel at home in north London's revamped King's Cross area (its days as a derelict neighbourhood are behind; it's now a creative hub with cool shops, trendy bars and hipsters in skinny jeans strolling to the offices of tech giants). Head up to tenth-floor Sweeties to sip cocktails as you gaze at the London skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows, or sit back and relax at Decimo, the hotel's sophisticated restaurant where Spanish and Mexican flavours combine (tortillas, pork ribs and the like, along with potent margaritas).
THE DETAILS
Location
You're a skip and a hop away from King's Cross St Pancras station, with scores of buzzing restaurants, bars and shops at your fingertips.
Conveniently located beside great transport links, providing easy access to the rest of the city. The British Museum is a 20-minute walk away.
By car: around 4 hours from Manchester and less than 3 hours from Bristol. Parking costs £20 per day.
By train: King's Cross St Pancras station is 2 minutes' walk away; Oxford Circus tube is a 7-minute walk. thetrainline.com
Style & Character
The hotel attracts a hip crowd of millennials seeking a stylish yet unpretentious spot. We loved the fun 1970s décor and awesome rooftop terrace with gorgeous views of the London skyline.
Service & Facilities
The young members of staff are all utterly charming - from the restaurant waiters to the receptionists. Pooches are welcome, with bowls and beds provided. The closest large green space to take your pup for a walk is Regent's Park, which lies a 15-minute drive west.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace
- Garden
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
The Suite Spot comes with its own private bar and fabulous views from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The blackout curtains were a plus, ensuring not a ray of light came flooding in the room early in the morning.
Cosy Core, Queen's Standard, Queen of Queens, King's Deluxe, Double Standard, King of Kings, Junior Suite, Suite Spot, Suite Terrace
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, TV, Bluetooth speaker, minibar, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
Enjoy spectacular views from Sweeties, the hotel's late-night lounge. Decimo has atmospheric lighting and leafy succulents, complete with live fire cooking station, upbeat tunes and awesome views. The artichoke and Pardina lentils dish was one of our favourites.
Decimo: atmospheric restaurant, city views. Mexican/Spanish cuisine. Open Tue-Sat.
Isla: terrace restaurant, al fresco dining. Seasonal ingredients. Open daily, 7am-11pm.
Sweeties: cocktail bar and lounge. Late night spot, DJ sets. Open Wed-Sat, from 6pm.
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