Apollo Hotel Kings Cross

It's a "cheap" hotel in center of london. you get what you pay for. Tiny room with 10" on three sides of my bed, and 3x4' space near the door. otherwise it was clean, fresh paint, etc.

for the price, i wouldn't expect anything better.

It was what you expect for a "cheap" hotel in this area. no worse. perhaps a bit cleaner than some. Staff were friendly

It was what you expect for a "cheap" hotel in this area. no better. room was tiny, a bit worn.

None. The lack of flexibility and professionalism from both the host and Booking.com support was disappointing.

We booked this room and, upon arrival, before checking in, specifically asked the host whether the room was in the basement. The host said no, “just down the stairs.” However, the room was in fact a basement room, which was misleading.The room had a strong smell of mold, a very low ceiling (especially in the bathroom, approx. 1.85 m), very basic beds, and the bathroom looked nothing like the photos shown on the listing. Due to my child being allergic to mold, she started coughing almost immediately.We asked for a room replacement and even offered to pay extra, but the host said this was not possible as the property was fully booked. As a result, we left the room and checked out within 30–60 minutes and contacted both the host and Booking.com to request a full refund. After 1–2 hours of back-and-forth, the host agreed to a partial refund of 75% of the prepaid amount.Overall, I am very unhappy with both the inaccurate listing information (there was no mention of a basement room, otherwise I would have clarified this before payment) and Booking.com support, which did not handle the situation efficiently. This experience caused unnecessary stress, loss of time, and partial financial loss (the only agreement reached was the ~75% refund, and we had to book a replacement hotel at a higher rate).I have visited London more than 15 times in the last two years and have never experienced anything like this before. Very disappointing.

Clean; great location; comfortable bed;

Apollo Hotel Kings Cross was CLOSED, NO LONGER IN OPERATION.

Apollo Hotel Kings Cross was CLOSED, NO LONGER IN OPERATION. We would never have booked a hotel that was no longer in operation. Horrible booking through Booking.com. We had to scramble to find a last minute place to stay on a Saturday night in London. THIS WAS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. WE WILL NOT book through, use or recommend Booking.com in the future.

The room and bathroom were very clean, and the double bed was comfortable. There was good artificial lighting and plenty of storage. Wi-Fi was good. When checking in, the staff was friendly and helpful. The check-in office is very, very small so the staff isn't usually present. There IS a number posted, though, so someone can be easily reached. The hotel is quite close to St Pancras/Kings Cross with many underground line and bus connections. The locale is full of people. I felt safe as a single, female traveler, but if you are unfond of crowds, this neighborhood isn't for you.There are plenty of restaurants and fast food options. It's a 5-minute walk to the British Library and maybe a 15-minute walk to the British museum. Euston station is a walkable distance away.

My room, Room 2, was steps from the front door and adjoined to the check-in office. I could hear every discussion in the hall and on the adjacent steps and every person going up or down the steps. One night, someone attempted to open my door; since they were trying to use a key, I presume it was a mistaken (and likely inebriated) room ID. There is a small window but it is situated so that very little natural light enters. Only one small soap in the bathroom. The shower was a little tricky to work.

The bed was comfy.

Shower blocked so leaked onto floor - sink blocked- not enough towels- Room way smaller than expected from pictures-

Location was nice for Kings Cross

It was extremely hot with no A/C. I understand it was a hotter summer day but it got so hot on the 4th floor even with the window opened that it was unbearable.

Great location! 2-3 blocks from Kings Cross and St. Pancras stations, five minute walk to Euston. Room was on 2nd floor (what in the U.S. we would call 3rd floor) up a one-way carpeted staircase. I'm not generally happy with carpeted stairs unless they are very well maintained; I think they are not easy to negotiate, especially going down with luggage. Room wasn't much larger than the bed, but I don't expect American-size rooms when paying budget-level rent, especially in London, which is VERY expensive. It was nice to have an en-suite bathroom; the first time this trip I stayed in the Apollo I was in a ground-floor room with a bathroom "down the hall." "Down the hall" facilities worked when I was in my early 20's, but don't work now in late middle age.

I paid budget prices and got a budget room. I didn't expect any different. There are lots of small hotels near the train stations; like the Apollo, they offer minimal comfort for travelers who are just passing thru and need a warm dry place to lay one's weary head. Don't expect caviar on a bubblegum budget.

London is a VERY expensive place to stay. A nice hotel room was beyond my means, so I had to settle for something less. The location of the Apollo can't be beat; two blocks and a very busy street and you're at both King's Cross and St. Pancras train stations, and Euston Station is only a few minutes, on foot, away. But the facility, while clean, is decidedly downscale. Depending on where they put you, and on this trip I was in two different rooms, I'd rate the hotel as either a one-star or barely two-star. My first two visits to the hotel I was in a ground-floor room with toilet & shower facilities "down the hall." On my third visit to the hotel I was in an en-suite room on the second floor (would be the third floor in the U.S.), and while toilet / shower facilities were handier, the room was not much bigger than the double bed.I don't want to knock this place too much; I was perfectly happy to be so close to the train and underground stations and the hotel is in a nice, quiet neighborhood. And the receptionist was super nice. But coming from America where everything is super-sized, not just the hamburgers, don't expect nice rooms at budget prices, because it ain't gonna happen.

Being not terribly steady on my feet, I would have either appreciated non-carpeted stairs or carpeted stairs that were better maintained. And I wasn't at all sure that the water from the taps was potable.

Great location to King's Cross Station.

Room was small but accessible. Bathroom very small, no elbow room.

The location. Quiet area.

Hard beds. No fridge.

Despite the drawbacks, there were a couple of positive aspects to our stay. We appreciated that our towels were changed daily and the trash was regularly emptied. Additionally, we were pleased that we were able to check in approximately one hour earlier than the scheduled time.

Our experience with this London room was largely characterized by its extremely small size. While we were aware that it would be compact, the reality was that it felt excessively cramped, leaving very little room to move around or comfortably place our belongings. Furthermore, the shower drainage was problematic, consistently clogging and causing water to pool during showers. We also found the fluctuating water pressure and inconsistent hot water supply to be quite bothersome. The overall cleanliness was decent but could have been better, and the room itself appeared somewhat dated. The soundproofing was notably poor, making it easy to hear noise from other guests. Additionally, the bed and pillows were not comfortable, at least to our preference. The staff interaction was very basic, as most of the receptionist was absent. Lastly, there was a minor discrepancy with the check-out time; we were informed it was 11:00 AM, while our booking stated 11:30 AM.

There was little too like. The photos on line do not reflect the state of the room we had. The bedding was clean.

The room was cramped, the veneer was peeling off the wardrobe. The shower door was broken. The picture on the wall was held together by sellotape. The mirror frame was broken. The electrics were suspect. The switch between the beds was broken and you could hear arcing behind. Definitely the potential for a fire and needs to be checked. Stairs to the room curve making it narrow to carry a suitcase.Very disappointing and we would never stay again.

The beds were comfortable The room was cleanIt was smallGood location, 5 minutes from kings cross

I enjoyed my 3-day stay at Apollo Kings Cross Hotel in a small but comfy room for two with a private bathroom, perfect for my trip to explore the city. The staff were lovely—quickly resolved an issue, let us check in early, and stored our luggage on the last day so we could sightsee without bags. Great location near King’s Cross!

I have no complaints—the hotel was great for exploring the city and a short stay. The room and bathroom furnishings were old but well-maintained and relatively clean—minor dirt was noticeable only upon close inspection. The staff’s kindness made for a pleasant stay, and the price was good compared to other accommodation options in this part of London.

Great location and great value for money. The room was clean, ready early and had everything I needed. The bathroom was a little dated but super clean and there was plenty of hot water. The room was super quiet and I woke up refreshed to go back to the office!This is a basic hotel, great value, great location. I did a quick overnight stay and just needed a bed for the night so it was perfect for me.

The window was broken - didn't close and was taped up with black tape. Room number 3 - it was very cold in the room. The beds are a very small single. There was blood on the inside of the curtain and was falling down at the top. I will say the staff were very lovely and welcoming.

Just a stone's throw from Kings Cross station so handy for trains.

Rooms are very small but that's the case everywhere round KX in fairness.

The external decoration

The room was very small, unclean, and in poor condition. The shower was disgusting, and furniture was broken. Electrical sockets had missing switches... making the very unsafe to operate. The net curtains were filthy. Spot lights in bedroom didn't work, bathroom mirror light didn't work. The window was tapped up with black industrial tape. The wall mirror frame was broken as was the hook on the door. And artwork on the wall was held together with sellotape and the shower door wouldnt close properly. Overall we were appalled and checked out early. On reflection, we wish to be recompensed for our stay. Very poor standard of accommodation.