If I have a secret geek side, it has to be my love of trains in particular the golden age, art deco train travel. One of my top travel bucket list items is to travel on the Orient Express, ever since I read the magnificent Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. So imagine my delight when I found out the Golden Era of train travel had been recreated in a 5* hotel setting in central London! I was sure thus place would tick many of my ten things that makes a hotel luxurious – it was a place I just had to stay!
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Be Trainsported!
Check In at the Great Northern Hotel
Ok, I’ll admit it … getting into this hotel flummoxed me a bit! Attached to Kings Cross Train Station but the entrance is just outside and takes a little spotting. But once you are through the doors, you are transported! Check in is at a trendy podium with laptop and the friendly staff escort you to the room.
Room amenities and style
If there is one era of style I love it has to be art deco and the rooms are full of beautiful art deco touches. From the beautiful green colour scheme to the art deco mirror and light fittings, you are transported to the golden era of train travel. Some of the rooms are a little on the small side, but hey this is London and you are staying in a train style inspired hotel what more do you expect.
One of my favourite things about the rooms is the view of the beautiful new glass ceiling at Kings Cross Station. I loved sitting at the window admiring this architectural fete!
Facilities at the Great Northern Hotel, Kings Cross
Pantry
To keep with the train theme, there are limited coffee and tea in the room. However every room has access to an end of corridor pantry. The pantry has a large Nespresso machine and a variety of tea but on top of that has fruit and sweet treats from lemon sherbets to Victoria Sponge Cake. I must admit it was hard not to indulge every time I went in there.
Plum and Split Milk Restaurant at Great Northern Hotel
For me any great hotel needs a great restaurant. Great Northern Hotel has this in Plum and Split Milk. Open to residents and outsiders for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The eggs benedict is a particularly favourite of mine on the menu.

Overall experience at Great Northern Hotel London
Overall, I love this hotel. The art deco charm wins me over at every stay plus its central location at Kings Cross Station means that it is great for travellers for both business and pleasure. Next time you are travelling through Kings Cross, I recommend making this your go-to London destination
Have you been to the Great Northern Hotel? What did you think
Want to know more about Kings Cross? Check out our Eat, Sleep, Breathe Kings Cross Guide!
Catherine's Cultural Wednesdays
Monday 6th of November 2017
I like the sound of the pantry! #CityTripping
Michelle Murray
Friday 3rd of November 2017
Looks stunning. Nice to have a little bit of luxury when you are away
Anosa
Thursday 2nd of November 2017
The great northern hotel seems like such a beautiful hotel and an idea place to stay. I love kings cross and often there when going to visit my parents so would be cool to stay here.
Cathy (MummyTravels)
Tuesday 31st of October 2017
I've had breakfast at Plum and Spilt Milk (such a fab name) but never stayed in the hotel so it's lovely to have a little look inside - Art Deco is so beautiful, and I am very impressed by the pantry too! Would be a perfect treat before catching the Eurostar or a big train journey north, I'm thinking... Thanks for linking up with #citytripping
Kara
Tuesday 31st of October 2017
Stunning hotel - normally I like a room with a view but the roof is simply gorgeous