The Standard, London is a design-led hotel at 10 Argyle Street, a minute's walk from King's Cross and St Pancras stations. The hotel is in a converted 1970s council building, and the character is energetic and youthful, with a rooftop, several restaurants and a busy social scene. The hotel lists 266 rooms and a 9.2 guest rating from more than 1,500 reviews, with strong scores for cleanliness, staff and property conditions. Transport is the headline convenience: King's Cross and St Pancras Underground is about a minute on foot, and King's Cross rail station about two, putting six Tube lines, Eurostar and trains to the north within reach. The British Library is three minutes away, and the Harry Potter shop at Platform 9 and three-quarters about four. Dining is plentiful. The page lists three restaurants, Decimo, Double Standard and Isla, plus a rooftop and five bars or lounges in total, so you can eat and drink without leaving the building.
Expect a hotel with a social atmosphere rather than a hushed one. The bars and rooftop bring in locals as well as guests, so ask about room position if you are a light sleeper. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is before noon, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Free Wi-Fi covers rooms and some public areas. There is no parking, which suits a car-free city trip but matters if you are driving in, and the property is smoke-free.
Fees and policies are worth reading. A deposit applies per night and a service fee is added, and paying on site involves a card authorisation, so confirm the amounts when you book. Continental breakfast is a surcharge item, and rollaway beds carry a fee. One dog up to a stated weight limit is permitted free of charge, service animals are welcome, children are welcome, and the page describes the hotel as LGBTQ+ friendly. Free cancellation applies on select rates.
The Standard suits travellers arriving or leaving by rail, those taking the Eurostar, and visitors who want a central base with a strong food and drink scene. Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and the canal are within a short walk, and the British Museum is about seventeen minutes on foot. It is less suited to those who want traditional luxury and quiet, or who need a car.
The honest trade-off is energy
The hotel is fun, busy and well located, but it is not a retreat. Choose it for convenience, nightlife and design, and pair it with a day at the British Museum or a walk along Regent's Canal.
Why stay here
- ✓266 rooms
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Rooftop and five bars or lounges
- ✓King’s Cross and St Pancras one minute away
- ✓British Library three minutes away
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Smoke-free property
- ✓Pet-friendly for one small dog
Good questions
How close is it to the stations?+
King's Cross and St Pancras Underground is about one minute on foot and King's Cross rail station about two.
Is there parking?+
No, the property does not offer parking.
Does it have restaurants?+
Yes. The hotel lists three on-site restaurants, Decimo, Double Standard and Isla, plus a rooftop and five bars or lounges in total.
