MacDonald

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Library
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

MacDonald

Hotel in London, near Russell Square
This smoke-free hotel features a front-desk safe, free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assistance.
MacDonald offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with digital channels.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at MacDonald. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Russell Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London
MacDonald offers its guests multilingual staff and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This London hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at MacDonald.

Property is also known as

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MacDonald Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 870 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and Clean. All that matters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Basic room but clean and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed because we had an early train ride from St Pancras. Was good enough for that. Shares bathroom is tiny. I can’t recommend this place but I can’t really give it a bad review. For you backpackers it’s ok. It’s a hostel, not hotel and I wish I knew that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

Everything I needed for a stop over for work. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively cheap hotel near St. Pancras.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room but very basic and a little worn .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights. Going by the size of the room it was about right. Had an en-suite . The room was really clean, towels everyday, and the cleaning staff were excellent. Great location, by Kings Cross, would use the hotel again for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and cheap hotel for a night.

Great cheap hotel in London,5 min walk from King’s Cross station. All you need for a night. Staff friendly and helpful,able to check in early,and leave bags when leaving hotel after checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to a great transportation hub. Easy to get all over the city. Room is small but fine. For such a good location it is a good value—would choose it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

June

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nanette

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, Convenient, Clean

Despite not having en-suite facilities I thought this hotel excellent in most respects, particularly cleanliness, staff, convenience and price. I will be happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic and clean

Basic overnight stay with shared toilet and 2 showers on same floor. Ok for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all was good but no breakfast service as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

suleiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aram, Laval

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely stuff. The only downside is that there was no elevator, but it's just the building's style. I also didn't pay attention when I booked the room. I booked a room with a common bathroom and toilet. So pay attention when booking, make sure you are taking the right option for you. Overall very clean, very good stuff. And it was close to all main touristic attractions. Many bus stops and the Underground nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Garrett

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot recommend this hotel enough! Stayed here multiple times now. Always check if this is available before I book anywhere else. Literally a 2 minute walk from St Pancras, but located in a quiet square over looking a park. Perfectly clean and everything i needed for a bloke staying on his own in London for 3 nights. 100% will be back! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dixon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location, close to Kings Cross station
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025