Convenient location, a two-minute walk from King's Cross tube station
Clean, cozy rooms with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and desks
Free continental breakfast provided in colorful breakfast room
24-hour bar also serving coffee beverages
Pleasant garden terrace with seating and greenery
Free Wi-Fi throughout
24-hour front desk
Rooms and bathrooms are small
No full restaurant or gym
Rooms lack air-conditioning and fridges
No elevator
The 56-room Crestfield is a value hotel just a stone's throw from the international transport hub, King's Cross. As the tube station is a two-minute walk away, it's the ideal setting for travelers looking for a central location with quick access to transport. Following refurbishment in 2007, the hotel is contemporary and well-maintained throughout. Rooms are small and simple, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and hairdryers, but no fridges or air-conditioning. There are no full restaurant or gym, however, a 24-hour bar with guest iPad and small garden terrace with seating are available. Additionally, a substantial continental breakfast is included in all rates and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The Premier Inn London Kings Cross is a good alternative thanks to larger rooms, an elevator, and restaurant.
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Scene
Contemporary value property with charming terrace
Situated on a quiet side street and spanning several brick-fronted Georgian townhouses, the Crestfield offers basic accommodation in a contemporary setting. Granite flooring and a simple wooden front desk greets guests in the small lobby, where original carved ceilings and cute white shutters let in plenty of light. Embossed wall panels lead to a small 24-hour bar with brown-leather sofas and stools. The bar also serves coffee which, in warmer months can be enjoyed on the lovely outdoor terrace with wooden tables and greenery. As there's no elevator, stairs are steep, and hallways narrow, reaching rooms can be a challenge. Guests are a mix of tourist and business travelers, mostly here for the great location and affordable price.
Location
On a quiet side street right by King's Cross
Situated on a calm street surrounded by mostly residential properties and other small hotels, the Crestfield is convenient for accessing the stations of King's Cross. The nearest tube, King's Cross St. Pancras, is a two-minute walk away and St. Pancras International is five minutes. Euston Station is a 10-minute walk and multiple buses stop nearby. A Tesco supermarket is five minutes away, and popular venue Scala is one minute farther. An eight-minute walk will bring travelers to The British Library. Covent Garden and London's financial district can be reached in 10 minutes by tube, while Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are a quick 20 minutes away. On foot, Chapel Market is less than 20 minutes. Some local pubs and restaurants are dotted around the area. Heathrow Airport is an hour by taxi and slightly less by public transport. Gatwick is a 90 minutes by car or 50 minutes by public transit. London City is the nearest airport at 40 minutes away both by car and train.
Rooms
Small but well-appointed with clean lines and flat-screen TVs
Definitely a step up from the shabbier decor of a lot of the nearby small hotels, rooms at the Crestfield are small but attractive. Dark, striped wood paneling gives a sophisticated edge and is handsomely offset by white linens and Carolina-blue textured wallpaper. Blue drapes, chrome built-in reading lamps, and rectangular mirrors are the few decorative accents. Capacity varies from Singles, Twins, and Doubles, to Triples and Quads for group travelers or families.All rooms have 32-inch (81-cm) flat-screen LCD Freeview TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, small desks with chairs, and hairdryers, but no fridges or air-conditioning. Fans can be requested from reception, as can an iron/ironing board. Closet space is limited to simple shelving, hooks, and a hanging rail, but the under-bed storage is handy for luggage. Views are not particularly scenic, either of the street or the back of nearby homes and gardens. The hotel's free Wi-Fi extends to all rooms. Bathrooms are a squeeze with walk-in showers, daily replaced towels, and a few toiletries.
Features
Free breakfast, a 24-hour bar, and small garden terrace
Features at the Crestfield are few but sufficient for a budget London hotel. There's no full restaurant but all rates include a substantial continental breakfast consisting of cereals, pastries, cold meats and cheeses, and yogurt. Tea, juice, and coffee are also provided. Buffets are served in a simple cafeteria-esque room of bright-blue and purple tables. The 24-hour bar also has a guest iPad and a small garden seating area with wooden tables. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There's no gym.
