The Standard London
5 star hotelHotel10 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EG, United KingdomHoused in the thriving King’s Cross neighbourhood, and just minutes from the Eurostar St Pancras International station, this 1974 building has been carefully restored into a trendy hotel with stunning rooftop views of London.
On the ground floor, you'll find Double Standard, a relaxed bar and restaurant, serving up their legendary burgers and a Bottomless Sunday Brunch. On the 10th-floor, you’ll find the Decimo restaurant, showcasing live-fire cooking surrounded by 360-degree views of London – which in only accessible by the iconic exterior red pill lift.
Arriving in London
0.2 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1.4 mi from Madam Tussauds
Excellent
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Friendly atmosphere
Excellent hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Close to public transportation and the train station. Awesome vibe. Great room.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Gym
- Internet access
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
Rooms
The Standard London has 266 rooms ranging from snug cosy rooms to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking the spectacular St Pancras station. All room types are uniquely decorated, featuring en-suite facilities, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Location
This property is right across the road from St Pancras International and Underground stations, so getting around the city couldn't be easier.
The British Museum is only a mile away, whilst the Buckingham Palace and Big Ben can be reached in less than 30 minutes by tube.
Our hints & tips
The bar at The Standard serves hearty food accompanied by draft beers and classic cocktails for lunch and casual drinking and dining throughout the evening.
Why not escape with a book to the cosy lounge area which has been transformed into a book-filled haven, perfect for a bit of relaxation.
Arriving in London
0.2 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1.4 mi from Madam Tussauds
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Friendly atmosphere
Rated by
Couple –
42%
Family –
34%
Solo –
13%
Business –
11%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Close to public transportation and the train station. Awesome vibe. Great room.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Views
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 95% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 85% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 83%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 79%.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 91% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 88% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 79% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 78% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: 68% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 91% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 82% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 80% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 87% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 88%.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 75%.
- Positive: 86% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 80% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Neutral: Only 50% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 58% said the recreation staff was ok.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 62%.
Great amenities
- Positive: 82% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 88% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 87% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 100% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 83%.
- Neutral: 68% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Neutral: 67% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: 69% said the recreation staff was ok.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 50%.
- Negative: 60% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 67% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 67% said the booking process was inefficient.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: 86% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 82% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Alcoholic drinks were not bad, according to 65%.
- Neutral: Only 65% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 58% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: 55% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: Only 65% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 62%.
- Negative: 64% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 86% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 81% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: For only 52%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 61% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 57% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Only 63% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: Only 62% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
- Negative: 64% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 52% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
Very comfortable
- Positive: 86% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 81% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: Only 62% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
Breakfast is average
- Positive: 96% thought it was clean.
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 57%.
Quite clean
- Positive: 96% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 61% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
Complaints about WiFi
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the beverage prices.
- Negative: 100% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
Value for money could be better
- Positive: 71% thought beverage prices were a great value.
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 79%.
