Kaya Great Northern HotelvsHotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush by IHG
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, K West Hotel & Spa scores slightly higher than Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. K West Hotel & Spa comes in at 86 with approval from 11 reviews such as Time Out, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Kaya Great Northern Hotel
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Tablet Time Out Time Out
King's Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London N1C 4TB
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the 'old' King's Cross – once the city's red light district – the Great Northern Hotel, with its curving brick facade, would make its 1854 incarnation proud." Full review
Zagat "Open since 1854, this elegant hotel within King's Cross Station retains its wrought-iron staircases and broad, curved corridors, though guestrooms are thoroughly modern."
Frommer's "Of all the major railway terminal hotels currently in operation in London, the Great Northern is the most distinct—and the smallest." Full review
Star Service "The grand sweeping curve of the hotel is still at the hub of Europe's railway network and is just a few steps from U.K. and international Eurostar rail terminals." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 91 rooms, with sash windows and vintage Farrow & Bell Shades, are elegant and contemporary, and a few of the bathrooms have roll-top bathtubs." Full review
Time Out "From the swanky lighting and the hand crafted furniture to the sleek decoration, everything about the Great Northern Hotel oozes glamour and sophistication." Full review
Michelin Guide "King’s Cross has come a long way in recent years, from a somewhat reluctant travel hub for the north side of Central London to a proper neighborhood in its own right, complete with..." Full review
Tablet "King’s Cross has come a long way in recent years, from a somewhat reluctant travel hub for the north side of Central London to a proper neighborhood in its own right, complete with..." Full review
Time Out "Railway enthusiasts will think this Victorian hotel in King’s Cross is heaven – everyone else should appreciate it as a stylish oasis of calm in a busy area" Full review
Time Out "Now an immensely comfortable and relatively good-value boutique hotel, the Great Northern Hotel was once a baby of the railway age. It was built in 1854."
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Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush by IHG Frommer's Lonely Planet Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Travel + Leisure Zagat Time Out Star Service
The Telegraph
Richmond Way, London W14 0AX
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It's no accident that K West's name evokes the design hotels of Miami Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "This very stylish 220-room place, hard by Shepherd’s Bush Green, combines dark wood, suede, stainless steel and sand-blasted glass, and somehow it all works." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"K West is smart and sophisticated, but there are some notable drawbacks: an isolated location, purportedly poor customer service, and extra fees for just about everything." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Off the beaten track near BBC HQ, this striking steel and glass hotel is popular with high-profile guests, and often offers amazingly cheap deals on the website."
Gayot "A stylish luxury hotel located in West London, K West Hotel & Spa aims to be a one-stop shop for London entertainment, dining and lodging."
Travel + Leisure "South Beach meets the East Village at London’s cutting-edge K West Hotel & Spa." Full review
Zagat "A striking glass structure is home to this ultramodern West London hotel best known for a spa program that incorporates heat and ice in its treatments."
Time Out "It might sound like some kind of Kanye accomodation franchise, but don’t turn up to this Shepherd’s Bush-based hotel expecting bling-festooned staff dressed in shutter shades." Full review
Star Service "For anyone planning to attend concerts or events at 02 Shephard's Bush Empire or who has work to do at Microsoft or Sony, this place couldn't be more convenient." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated in what was once BBC Kensington House, the K West has a musical heritage that it’s keen to preserve." Full review
