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Set in newly-gentrified Kings Cross in a former 1970s Camden Council building, The Standard is a playful, retro-style hotel catering to couples and groups of friends. One of its striking features is the view over another hotel; the grand St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, especially from The Standard’s hip rooftop bar which is the place to be during the summer, or from its decadent Decimo bar and restaurant, which serves up fantastic mezcal cocktails and Mexican cuisine. Digital nomads will appreciate catching up on emails in The Library on the ground floor, which is popular with remote working locals, too. An array of books line the shelves and there’s plenty of desk space and cosy arms chairs. As with other hotels in The Standard portfolio, the decor makes reference to the 1960s and ‘70s with many Austin Powers-style features (the headache-inducing orange and blue patterned carpet in the corridor leading to the guest rooms might be a step too far, but other guests will appreciate such quirkiness).
Guest rooms are clean and surprisingly spacious for a city hotel, plus quiet at night considering its prime location by a busy road. If you’re celebrating a special occasion you might want to book a suite with its own terrace for a more wow-factor experience. Service is friendly and laidback, and the hotel is a great base for exploring the chic shops at Coal Drops Yard, as well as The British Museum and for easy access to the Eurostar. Interesting fact: there’s a Banksy on the back of the building of a rat holding up a placard (look up from the Garden Restaurant).
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Two restaurants on the ground floor, one small plates and the other more casual. Upstairs is the very decadent DecimoGym
There's a very well equipped gym and spin bikes can even be placed in some roomsPet friendly
Small to medium size dogs stay for freeConcierge
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The fun-loving Standard from across the pond finally has a home in London and it’s a fabulous new addition. Picture Seventies décor; kitsch bedrooms and swanky suites, some with private bars and outdoor baths; regular shindigs in the lobby lounge; and tip-top cocktails to imbibe.
Originally published by The Telegraph
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