The Standard London occupies the former Camden council annexe, a Brutalist building from 1974 on Argyle Street, opposite St Pancras. It is a 5-star hotel with 266 rooms, a restaurant on the top floor, several bars and a live music room. It is a good fit if you are interested in architecture and design and want the trains on your doorstep.
Location and getting around
The postcode is WC1H, in the King’s Cross area. King’s Cross St Pancras station is about a 5-minute walk away. The British Museum is about 20 minutes on foot and Covent Garden about 30. Piccadilly Circus is about 35 minutes away and St Paul’s Cathedral about 40.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms range from the small Cosy Cores to suites with a terrace and an outdoor bath. All have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, Bang & Olufsen speakers, linen sheets and toiletries.
- Decimo, a restaurant on the tenth floor.
- Several bars and a terrace.
- A library and lounge.
- Sound Studio, with DJs and live music.
Breakfast is à la carte and there is brunch.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like 1970s architecture.
- Practical if you travel alone and a small, well-designed room is enough.
- Handy if you want to go out and hear music without leaving the hotel.
- Ideal if you are taking the Eurostar.
Good to know
The Cosy Cores are small rooms: check the type before booking if you need space. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00; you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. More places to stay in our guide to hotels in London.