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
- Stylish hotel
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
- Pets allowed
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
- Stylish hotel
Rated by
Couple –
44%
Family –
33%
Solo –
14%
Business –
9%
Rated 4.5/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Close to public transportation and the train station. Great room. Awesome vibe.
Excellent Views
Excellent Amenities
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: 100% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 92% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 92%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 92%.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 90% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 88% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 86% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Only 61% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 72% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 72% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 88% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 78%.
- Positive: 86% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: Only 58% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 56%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 67%.
- Neutral: Only 62% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: Only 62% were satisfied with the booking process.
Great amenities
- Positive: 80% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 88% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 82% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 80% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 88% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: 73% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 72% loved the minibar.
- Neutral: 60% found the grounds not bad.
- Negative: 72% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 67%.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
Clean
- Positive: 75% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 100% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 99% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 80% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 72% loved the minibar.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Only 59% thought the shower was ok.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 69% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 61% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 64%.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 86% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 79% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 75% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 99% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 80% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: For only 57%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 62% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: 69% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: 69% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 63%.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 71% thought it was pleasantly quiet.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Negative: 79% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 64%.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 62%.
Regular internet service
- Neutral: For only 65%, the noise level was all right.
- Neutral: 63% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: Only 50% thought the air conditioning was adequate.
- Negative: 67% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 80%.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 79% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 93%.
- Negative: 78% said beverages were too expensive.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 93% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 78% said beverages were too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 75%.
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 73%.
