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MacDonald

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Breakfast area
Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Library

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-bed room with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a white sink, and a towel rack.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 (3.1 km) from Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Betjeman Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk

About this property

MacDonald

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 12:30 AM and 1:30 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 8:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 12:30 AM and 1:30 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 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 937 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 937 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 937 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 937 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 937 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, clean room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this was a great stay. The staff were perfectly pleasant and if you accept that this is a budget choice then you won’t be disappointed at all. Thanks for a cool stay in an ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Good location and value for money - perfect for 1 night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Kings Cross
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Fab location, great travel stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic, but the beds were comfortable, the staff were lovely, close to Train station. Perfect for what I needed. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean as was shower and toilets and the whole hotel was lovely and clean. Cosy room but suited my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebekka

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really close to Kings Cross, which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, especially being so close to St Pancras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculately clean and bed was very comfy. The area is quite and location is great. Staff were friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrià

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and cheap and has views of the park which is what I wanted. Very nice receptionist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience. Basic accommodation, but cheap, clean and warm. Friendly reception on arrival. Would definitely stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over for travelling on from London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We only stayed for a night, but the room was clean and beds were fine. Easy access to the tube.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only downside was tge professional beggars and chancers that hang around the Kings Cross station and its vicinity . Hotel is a period property with nice staff and a cheap and great price for London
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location, close to Kings Cross station
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
All in good condition-albeit basic-but good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location did all it said on the tin! Will be back for a last minute trip Thank you x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and friendly staff. Good location a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place to be at the moment if you need some quiet. Construction noise from 07:00
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kings Cross station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025