(Photo: The Standard
If you like the idea of coworking from a hotel, there are several hotels with work spaces dotted around London’s bustling Kings Cross.
Like all urban centres around the world, London is brimming with coworking spaces. But what about communal working combined with all the trappings of a hotel? In Kings Cross, there are a number of hotels with areas that are set up for you to work productively, with only the gentle hum of rolling suitcases as a backdrop. Here are three of the best hotels for coworking that Kings Cross has to offer.
Point A Hotel
Point A London is situated about a 5-minute walk from King’s Cross & St Pancras stations, making it super convenient if you want to combine travel with work. Through AndCo’s coworking platform, you can book hot desks, fast Wi-Fi and meeting rooms there on flexible plans – ideal if you’re not staying at the hotel but need real workspace nearby. The workspace offers dedicated desks and reliable, high-speed internet, and you’ll also have access to hotel facilities like a 24-hour reception, café/snack bar, continental breakfast, coffee and lounges, plus plenty of plugs and comfy seating.
The Standard
Housed within a 1974 Brutalist-style building, this 5-star hotel – located directly across from King’s Cross tube station – injects a dash of luxury into your working say. Among the high-spec décor and refined service sits a spacious lobby lounge with a library fully kitted out to attract remote workers, with a full working day (or ‘workation’) available from 9am to 6pm for rates starting at £100. For their money, guests gain access to comfortable and ergonomically designed work stations spanning individual desks, lounge chairs and communal tables. The library also has power outlets at each seating area, ample lighting, and printing, scanning and photocopying services.
The California
A bar, an outdoor terrace and – most pertinently – a dedicated work area within a stylish communal lounge are among the notable amenities at this charming hotel, set within a historic townhouse just a two-minute walk from King’s Cross train station. The lounge space encourages guests to “work away on your laptop” with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and drinks and bar snacks on tap for that vital brain fuel. Reviews also highlight the cosy bar and terrace as social spots that double effectively as informal work zones for remote travellers or those needing a place to plug in and knuckle down.
By Paul Joseph