St Pancras Clock Tower Guest Suite

Private room in rental unit in London, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 private bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Pete
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

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A mini apartment within the clock tower apartment at St Pancras Station, with its own en suite bathroom and kitchen and sitting area. It sits in Sir George Gilbert Scott's gothic revival railway hotel building from 1868. Ideal for 1 week holidays.

The space
The apartment is in the clock tower above St Pancras International Station. This guest suite with a double bedroom on the 4th floor looks out over Kings Cross Station. The apartment has another double bedroom, also on the 4th floor being used by the owner or by other guests. This guest suite has all its own facilities not shared with others including in addition to the bed, a living area, a small kitchen/dining area and its own bathroom and shower.

As the apartment is on the 4th and 5th floors and fully equipped with secondary glazing, the road and railway noise is very low and almost nobody notices it but I would advise delicate sleepers to be aware of it before booking.

The suite is available for short or long-term letting and ideally suits couples on holiday in London for a few days or a week.

There is additional bedding available by prior arrangement if one or two others want to stay but THIS IS NOT A LISTING FOR 4 ADULTS. IT IS A DOUBLE BEDROOM AND WE CAN PUT ONE OR TWO MATTRESSES DOWN FOR EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SHARING WITH PARENTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE HOST AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. Clean towels are provided as standard as are soap/shampoo.

This listing is very heavily booked but it may be worth looking on my other listing (ST PANCRAS CLOCK TOWER MASTER SUITE) which is for the master bedroom which I let out when I am not using it. The main difference is that you would then use the main kitchen on the 5th floor. Or contact me with an enquiry and I will let you know.

Little things are provided in the apartment, such as a hairdryer, international plug adaptors and umbrellas. Let me know if you need London Oyster cards for public transport (electronic cards for you to use and top up).

The clock tower was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott like a medieval bell chamber but never held bells. The clock never has and does not ring. On the 5th floor, the clock tower room's height lends itself to some extraordinary events. Search YouTube for videos of artists on a rope.

Guest access
This listing is for a suite best described as an apartment within an apartment. It is for a 4th floor bedroom with double bed, en suite bathroom, en suite kitchen and sofa and table and TV. There is central hi-fi throughout the house and a hifi jack in a wall in the room. The kitchen is small but adequate for small meals, breakfasts and microwaving food.

If there are more than 2 of you or you want a different bed arrangement from a double bed (eg extra mattresses) please discuss this in advance with me before booking. As there are a lot of stairs and hazards, I really prefer not to take bookings with children under the age of 9 unless they are very closely supervised by their parents.

Please be aware that you will be sharing the flat with the owner or with other guests. The photographs also show the 5th floor Tower Room. Occasionally the room is used during the day or for evening dinner but I shall try to inform you of any such appointments. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and lockable doors for security. The main clocktower room is upstairs on the 5th floor in the flat and if it is not being used you are welcome to pass time in it. It is sometimes used by charities I support but I will let you know if it is.

I am as flexible as I can be on arrival and departure but it is essential that visitors consult me on and keep to their plans, so that I can manage my cleaner and bed changing and make sure there aren't two couples competing for the same bedroom at the same time of day.

I have marked it as handicap accessible. It is not straightforward (there is an extra elevator to use) but easy to sort out as long as I know in advance so I can give the instructions clearly.

Other things to note
This is a great building to stay in. Please do respect the fact that the building is home to many other residents and be careful not to disturb them if you are taking photographs in the common areas.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
42-inch TV with Amazon Prime Video
Lift
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 636 reviews

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Where you’ll be

London, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Neighbourhood

It is within walking distance of many of London's sights, from the British Library next door to the British Museum and the West End 20-25 minutes away. There are lots of shops in St Pancras Station. The best mainstream grocery store nearby is Waitrose to the north of the canal between the two stations. There is more public transport within 100m than almost anywhere else on the planet (buses, metro, rail).

What is really exciting about Kings Cross now is its pace of development. The world's leading search engine company has its European HQ offices here (and provides a number of guests!) as do many other businesses. As offices are completed, they are fully let such is the demand for space in this area.

The opening of new restaurants and shopping facilities now and over the coming years is transforming a former post-industrial desert to one of the most exciting parts of the metropolis.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,377 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Trinity College Cambridge
I’m Pete. I was born in and grew up near Liverpoool. I’ve lived in King’s Cross for most of my adult life. Tim and I now live in the Clock Tower of St Pancras Chambers. We have seen the area change from a dingy area of deserted rail depots and run-down shops to a district full of new restaurants, hotels and shopping and transport connections. I am a pensions actuary, but nowadays I am involved in many other things, such as the promotion of live music and performance.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)