The Standard, London
The Address
King's Cross's brutalist icon turned retro-glam playground, with a rooftop restaurant surveying St Pancras's spires. Bold colour, vinyl in the rooms and a ground-floor scene of its own.
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The Neighbourhood
The Standard, London in King's Cross
London's great turnaround: Gothic Revival splendour and Brutalist glamour beside the Eurostar platforms.
Explore the King's Cross guideWhy We Recommend It
The Standard, London holds a place in our collection because it delivers on the details that define a genuine luxury stay. Guests can expect rooftop dining, decimo, library lounge and retro rooms, all underpinned by a kitchen and service culture that regulars return for. Our editors' assessment draws on published guest sentiment, official ratings and first-hand knowledge of the address. Guide from £350 / night — our partners confirm live rates — and its King's Cross setting places the best of London within a short walk or a single cab ride.
Good to know: rates and availability for The Standard, London are confirmed on our partner sites — we refer you directly to them, and the price you pay there never changes because you arrived from here. Every booking is made with the partner, never with us.
The Editor's Notes
The room to book
A room facing St Pancras's red-brick façade
Who it suits
Design-forward travellers and rooftop sunset seekers
When to go
Summer, for the rooftop
Worth knowing
It is upscale-hip rather than five-star plush — set expectations accordingly
Nightly rate
Guide from £350 / night