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
- Friendly atmosphere
- Nice building
Excellent hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Close to public transportation and the train station. Great room. Awesome vibe.
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
- Friendly atmosphere
- Nice building
Rated by
Family –
37%
Couple –
34%
Business –
17%
Solo –
12%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Close to public transportation and the train station. Great room. Awesome vibe.
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: 72% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 78%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 80%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 71%.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 92% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 90% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 84% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 92% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 63% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 83% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 88% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 91% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 73%.
- Positive: 75% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 86% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: Only 57% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 69% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 69% said the recreation staff was ok.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 56%.
Great amenities
- Positive: 86% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 89% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 86% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 92% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 92% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 83%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 58%.
- 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: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 70%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 73%.
- Positive: 83% loved the minibar.
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the beverage prices.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 64% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: Only 67% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: For only 60%, the tv was ok.
- Negative: 70% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 66% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 57%.
- Negative: 80% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 80% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 78% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 77% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 76% loved the minibar.
- Positive: 76% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 55% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
- Neutral: For only 60%, the tv was ok.
- Negative: 56% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 70% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
Quite clean
- Positive: 95% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 68% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 57%.
Breakfast is average
- Neutral: 65% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 78% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 57%.
Value for money could be better
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the beverage prices.
- Negative: 100% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 62%.
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.
Complaints about WiFi
- Positive: 71% thought beverage prices were a great value.
- Negative: 100% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 59%.
