James Lighthill House, Finsbury, London

Summary

• 20th century buildings
• Smoking permitted
• No car parking

Facilities

• Internet access for a charge
• Self-catering facilities

Drinking and dining

• Self-catering facilities

Nearby recreations

• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Situated close to King's Cross and St. Pancras International stations, James Lighthill House provides budget summer accommodation in single ensuite rooms, each with their own shower, toilet and wash hand basin.

Islington with its many bars, cafes and restaurants is a short distance away. Local facilities, including supermarkets, are situated around the King's Cross and Angel areas.

There are a wealth of attractions to visit in London, including the British Museum, the museums of South Kensington and the West End. All of these are easily accessible from James Lighthill via public transport.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests under 18.

Dining and drinking

We offer accommodation on a room only basis, with each guest having access to a kitchen shared between the other occupants of a flat. Each kitchen is equipped with basic essentials for guests' use.

There are numerous pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants nearby to suit all tastes and budgets.

There are also shopping facilities close to the residence (Tesco only a few minutes away) and the communal kitchens are open should you wish to cook your own meals. We ask guests to do their own tidying and washing up after their meals.

Other facilities

Internet: Every room has a broadband internet access point, requiring an ethernet cable. A voucher can be purchased at the reception for a minimum of one week (2009 rates: £8 for 1 week, £12 for 2 weeks, £22 for 4 weeks, £27 for 12 weeks). We do not offer WiFi access.

A pre-pay laundrette is available on site (minimum £10 top-up), or alternative single use services in Angel, a short walk away.

There is lift access to all floors.

There is a vending machine providing drinks and snacks on site.

TV lounge available on site.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: James Lighthill House, 3 Penton Rise, London WC1X 9EN

Check in: From 2pm Check out: By 10am

The reception office is open daily between 8.00am to 4.00pm. A security officer is on duty after 4pm.

We apologise but we have neither parking nor luggage storage facilities available on site.

The easiest way to find us is by public transport. If taking the underground, exit at at King's Cross St Pancras station. Take the stairs on the right towards London King's Cross rail station. Upon exiting the station turn left on Euston Road / Pentonville Road. Cross the junction and walk for approximately 10 minutes along Pentonville Road. Turn right on Penton Rise. The residence is on the left hand side (double gated buildings). Through the gates, James Lighthill House is the building on your right hand side.

Although the above directions are from King's Cross St Pancras, Angel underground station is only a few minutes walk away.

From London's airports, we recommend taking the main transport route into London and taking the underground train to King's Cross St Pancras or Angel stations.

More photos of James Lighthill House, Finsbury, London

The Lodge (part of James Lighthill House)	James Lighthill House - View on the courtyard from the reception	James Lighthill and The Lodge	James Lighthill House - Common Room
James Lighthill House bedroom	Bedroom at James Lighthill House	James Lighthill House - private bathroom	Flat Kitchen
Flat kitchen

Customer feedback

We guarantee that all our feedback is genuine and can only be submitted by people who have booked through our websites.

Antonio Martín del Puerto, August 2010: It was clean and tidy. The room was comfortable and quiet. Reception very useful and helpful when dealing with my enquiries.

Risa Kojima, August 2010: The room I was given firstly was very dirty with a bag full of rubbish, dirty dishes & messy bed - so it was more than obvious that the room had not been clearned after the last guest. I reported about this to the security officer (as I checked in late evening), then he immediately checked the room, gave me another room and promised to report this to the manager. He was very efficient and his apology for the mess was very sincere. A duty officer at the reception also made a very sincere apology for what had ppened to me when I checked out next morning and promised things like this will never happen. So despite the initial confusion, my stay at James Lighthill House was rather pleasant one. It was definitely far better experience than my stay at Thistle Euston where I had to pay far more for a room with broken shower but the hotel employees kept on making silly excuses.

Priscilla RUFFE, August 2010: I enjoyed in this student house and I am sure I will come back there.

Corey Kirkham, August 2010: Very convenient and good price!

Jean REVEZ, August 2010: The pros: Very well-kept residence with a nice and clean room and ensuite bathroom. The personnel is friendly. Located near the St-Pancras International and King Cross train stations. The cons: A bit far from the city center. Location near a noisy street with automobile traffic.

Palmer Swift, Jill, August 2010: Very pleased! I found this an excellent location and so handy for Kings Cross and St Pancras stations, It is ideal if making an early start e,g, for Eurostar of Scotland by train.

Jaime Goodrich, August 2010: The room was an excellent value for the size and en suite facilities. I also appreciated the free in-room internet access and the use of the kitchen. All in all, a good experience.

Mrs I A Chilton, August 2010: Exactly as expected - basic facility, relatively clean room and en suite, window opened well to allow fresh air and view onto rooftop, bed quite OK. Just what was needed for overnight stay. Access to kitchen also.

Robin Whitfield, July 2010: Room a bit dated but assured that a refurb was in progress. Noise facing entrance at night can be troublesome for those that want a full nights kip but overall value for money. Staff helpful and accommodating.

Sandra Fairley, July 2010: Feedback from the 4 Ukrainian doctors who stayed at James Lighthill House was very good . Staff on arrival were all very helpful and friendly. Hope to use your facilities again next year.

Sara Lockett, July 2010: Ideal fo my purpose attending training,would recommend it to others.

Dorothy Cantrell, July 2010: Great location. I'll be back.

Alice Crosta, July 2010: I chose JLH because its rooms are furnished with bathroom. I had a fine staying; if I have to come again to London, I will probably look for lodging in the same residence.

Tongtip Poonlarp, July 2010: The room is good value for money. It has a perfect location -- a few steps from Tesco and bars, and a short walk to King's Cross. Plus, there is Bus no. 73 running every few minutes to UCL and Oxford Street, which is ideal for shopping. The staff are also kind and helpful.

Kate Haldane, June 2010: Would definitely book again, perfect for what I need. Thank you!