Best Design Hotels in Kings Cross
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a design hotel in Kings Cross. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of design hotels in Kings Cross is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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England, Greater London, London, Kings Cross
The Standard, London
(5 stars)A contemporary landmark in King’s Cross, combining bold design with a vibrant social scene. This 266-room hotel occupies a former Brutalist building overlooking St Pancras Station, providing an energetic base for exploring the capital. Inside, eclectic interiors feature retro-futuristic furnishings and playful details, creating a lively yet stylish atmosphere.
Enjoy a diverse dining experience with Double Standard, an all-day bar and restaurant; Isla, a relaxed indoor-outdoor space with seasonal dishes; and Decimo, a high-rise restaurant offering Spanish-Mexican flavours alongside panoramic city views. The rooftop bar provides a lively setting for evening drinks with sweeping vistas.
A well-equipped gym caters to fitness needs, while various event spaces host cultural and social happenings. The hotel is within walking distance of major transport links, Regent’s Canal, and vibrant neighbourhoods filled with galleries, boutiques, and nightlife, making it an ideal choice for modern urban explorers.
England, Greater London, London, Kings Cross
The Megaro Hotel
(4 stars)This glorious 4-star hotel located across from Kings Cross station breathes a breath of fresh air into Kings Cross with it graffiti fronted facade and newly refurbished Design Rooms. The Megaro is independently run and integrates, design, fashion, cinematography and music together with a big dose of British pop culture! Design Rooms come in 4 different styles with our favourite rooms being Backstage Britannia. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant ‘The Eatery’ as well as a speakeasy basement bar and the lobby doubles up as the hotel’s mini bar too!