Megaro Hotel

Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the Megaro Hotel on Belgrove Street, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. It’s tucked into this slightly industrial stretch near King’s Cross, and the exterior has this bold, almost theatrical red facade that either grabs you or makes you wonder if someone got a bit carried away with the paint. But you know what? Step inside and it all makes sense.

The lobby hits you with this warm, sophisticated vibe that feels more like a stylish friend’s living room than your typical hotel reception. There’s something refreshing about a place that doesn’t try to be everything to everyone – the Megaro knows exactly what it is. The staff actually seem to enjoy being there, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re dealing with London prices and the usual travel stress. I mean, the 5-star rating isn’t just about thread counts and marble bathrooms (though those are lovely too). It’s in the details – like how they remember you’re the person who asked about the best route to avoid tourist crowds at the British Museum, or the way they’ll quietly sort out that weird radiator noise without you having to ask twice.

What really won me over is the location, and I don’t mean that in the usual “convenient to everything” way that every hotel claims. Yes, you’re a two-minute walk from King’s Cross St. Pancras – which is genuinely handy for the Eurostar or if you’re heading up north – but it’s the neighborhood quirks that matter. There’s this excellent little coffee place just around the corner on Judd Street that locals actually use, not just tourists. The British Library is right there if you need a quiet escape, and honestly, being slightly removed from the absolute chaos of central tourist London is a blessing. You can walk to Covent Garden or the West End easily enough, but you’re not dealing with the noise and crowds when you’re trying to sleep. The area gets properly quiet after about 10 PM, which is rare for central London. The rooms themselves are thoughtfully designed – not just pretty, but actually functional. Good lighting where you need it, proper blackout curtains, and bathrooms where you can actually move around without bumping into everything. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s excellent without being perfect, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Corner Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Megaro Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Junior Suite with View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities