THE STANDARD LONDON, London

The Standard London - A Brutalist Design Hotel with Outdoor Bathtubs and Panoramic City Views in King's Cross

Housed in a 1974 Brutalist building in Bloomsbury, The Standard London features 266 rooms ranging from snug Cosy Cores to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking St Pancras station. The London hotel's accommodations come equipped with Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers, custom Craig Green robes, and fully-stocked minibars. Ten distinctive dining venues include Decimo on the 10th floor, offering Mexican-Spanish fusion cuisine, and Double Standard bar housing the UK's second-longest bar counter. The property contains a 24-hour gym with Peloton equipment, two versatile event spaces (Townhouse 8 and 9), and a library lounge transformed from the former Camden Council Library. The Standard provides direct access to King's Cross St Pancras station, placing guests 10 minutes from Soho and 15 minutes from Covent Garden.

Pros

Rooftop bar with panoramic views and specialty cocktails on the 11th floor

Sound Studio offering podcast recording facilities and live musical performances

Weather-proofed outdoor terrace with retractable awning for year-round dining

Dog-friendly accommodation with custom amenities

Cons

Nearest parking facility at NCP London Kings Cross St Pancras is inaccessible at night

Some Cosy Core rooms lack windows