The Megaro

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“Standing out from the crowd with its distinctive mural façade, the ethos of this family-run King’s Cross hotel is to offer a departure from typical corporate hospitality and welcome a more whimsical approach for guests. Ideally located for business people and those who like a properly urban base.”

Hotel review

Tapping into the city’s colourful history, The Megaro integrates design, fashion, cinematography and music that very much reference quintessential London from different eras. The ’Minimix” reception area is designed with a hint of ‘steam punk’ with a bar. There’s popcorn and jellybeans available on tap. The double-storey Eatery serving classic Euro-British staples has an industrial vibe with bare copper pipes and exposed plaster walls while downstairs the cavernous underground Megaro Bar morphs into a speakeasy-style music venue with different musical acts during and on weekends. Individually designed rooms are grouped into various themes: “Britannia Rose” which is ultra feminine; “Backstage Britannia” majors on the punk rock heritage of Camden and 1990s Acid House scene of King’s Cross; the ‘Groove Britannia’ suites have a whiff of Seventies glam rock. In plum position on the 4th floor is the Diesel corner suite with windows on two sides, French doors opening onto a balcony, textured walls, deep pile carpet and furniture by renowned Italian company Moroso. It’s very rock’n’roll.

Laura Campbell
Laura Campbell Review published: 20/09/2024

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • Ideal base for city slickers and holidayers alike, close to trains and the City as well as to sights and dining options

  • Business Hotel

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Speakeasy bar in the heart of lively Kings X, offering everything from Tropical Caribbean Vibes to the best of RnB London

  • Sights nearby

    • The Wellcome Collection & British Museum are nearby; it's also worth visiting Granary Square's mesmerising light-fountain

  • Museums

    • The British Museum, The Courtauld, The Tate and the V&A are among the most famous, and all are easily acessible by tube

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just minutes to Coal Drops Yard, unique and award winning shopping experience - sought-after designers and pop-up shops

  • Great walks

    • You'll find this exciting borough great to explore by foot, heading to Caledonian Road and on to the buzz of Camden

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome; they have various pet friendly packages to choose from

  • Cycling

    • Bicycles can be hired, a great way to explore this lively area

  • Downtown

  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Romantic Break

  • Business meetings

  • Lively area

  • Child friendly

  • Townhouse

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Families

  • Chic

  • Active Holiday

  • Close to nightlife

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • Rooms

    54 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome; they have various pet friendly packages to choose from

  • Bar

  • Wifi

  • Family Suites

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • Bicycle hire

  • Child friendly

  • Restaurant

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Speakeasy bar in the heart of lively Kings X, offering everything from Tropical Caribbean Vibes to the best of RnB London

  • Sights nearby

    • The Wellcome Collection & British Museum are nearby; it's also worth visiting Granary Square's mesmerising light-fountain

  • Museums

    • The British Museum, The Courtauld, The Tate and the V&A are among the most famous, and all are easily acessible by tube

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just minutes to Coal Drops Yard, unique and award winning shopping experience - sought-after designers and pop-up shops

  • Great walks

    • You'll find this exciting borough great to explore by foot, heading to Caledonian Road and on to the buzz of Camden

  • Theatre

    • Covent Garden and the West End with their multitude of shows and musicals are a short tube journey away

  • Cycling

    • Bicycles can be hired, a great way to explore this lively area

  • Close to nightlife

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Why do people love staying in your hotel? The Megaro offers a truly unique experience in Kings Cross. Guests are attracted to its oversized rooms, thought-provoking design elements, constant guest enhancements, and sense of fun.

What is there to do in the area? The Megaro is perfectly located to explore the vibrancy of London. Within walking distance, you find award winning shopping at the Coal Drops Yard, sightseeing at numerous museums, rocking Camden, riverside walks, and an unending culinary journey.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? Best buttermilk pancakes in town, and anything else you fancy. Naturally served with locally roasted Ozone coffee, handpicked Jing tea, and fresh juices and smoothies.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? The Megaro Eatery is focused on great Italian fare using the best of British seasonal produce. Where else? There are a number of great eateries a stone’s throw away in Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard: Dishoom, Caravan and the German Gymnasium are worth a visit, as is the Fortnum and Mason Tea Salon inside St Pancras station.

Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our oversized Britannia rooms have proved very popular due to to their size and unusual interiors. For glam and celebrations, the Corner Studios are the most popular rooms. Room 405 is rather special too, with its wonderful balcony overlooking Kings Cross.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? The Megaro Hotel was built by a family, for a family. Several rooms have built in extra beds, ensuring comfort whether you are one or four.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? When you spot the world’s largest hotel mural, you know you are destined for a colourful journey. We break conceptual rules, over-deliver on service, and always add fun and a pleasant twist to your stay. Each part of The Megaro has its own story, perfectly linked up in a journey through time and space. If not now…when?

Other reviews

The Megaro London, England

This medium-sized, no-frills hotel startles commuters with its multi-coloured, mural-splattered front, brightening up the busy road opposite Kings Cross and St Pancras.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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