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James Lighthill House, Finsbury, London

En-suite facilities between Angel and King's Cross.

Summary

  • 20th century buildings
  • No car parking
  • No smoking
  • Minimum age 18

Facilities

  • Internet access for a charge
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Self-catering facilities
  • Television
  • Book library
  • No luggage storage
  • 24 hour security
  • Pool/snooker table
  • Linen included
  • Towels included
  • Elevator
  • Clothes dryer
  • Central heating

Food and Drinks

  • Self-catering facilities
  • Electric hob
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Washing machine

Nearby recreations

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

Situated close to Kings Cross and St. Pancras International station, James Lighthill House provides budget summer accommodation in single ensuite rooms. Each room has its own shower, toilet and hand wash basin.

Islington with its many bars, cafes and restaurants is a short distance away. Local facilities including supermarkets are situated around the Kings 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.

Food and Drinks

We offer accommodation on a room only basis, with each guest having access to a kitchen shared with other occupants of a flat. Each kitchen is equipped with a basic range of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils should you wish to cook your own meals. There is a Tesco's supermarket across the road where you can pick up your own personal food supplies.

We ask guests to do their own tidying and washing up after their meals.

In addition, there are numerous pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants nearby to suit all tastes and budgets.

 

Other facilities

Internet

Every room has a broadband internet access point. We provide ethernet cables to allow guests to connect to the internet in their bedrooms. Internet vouchers are available at reception. They are valid for a minimum of one day and need to be paid for online.

The following charges apply for internet acces:
- £5 for one day
- £12 for one week
- £20 for one month

We do not offer WiFi access.

 

Other Facilities

A coin operated laundrette is available on site.

There is lift access to all floors.

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

There is also a TV lounge and common room available on site for all guests to use.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: 3 Penton Rise, London, WC1X 9EN, United Kingdom

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

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

The reception office is open every day between 8.00am and 4.00pm. There is also a 24-hour security guard on site.

Nearest Underground Stations

Kings Cross St Pancras (Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines)

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). Walk through the gates and James Lighthill House is the building on your right hand side.

Angel (Northern Line)

Angel underground station is also only a few minutes walk away.

Unfortunately, we have neither parking nor luggage storage facilities available on site.

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.

, August 2011: I'd like to thank the management for their efforts towards promoting in guests a respectful behaviour, by reminding them that smoking was not allowed, or by encouraging them to use the kitchen responsibly by keeping kitchenware and facilities clean and ready for other costumers to use.

, July 2011: Great value, great staff. Would certainly stay again if circumstances were to require it.

, September 2010: The only complaint I have is not something you can do much about, which is that the James Lighthill House is in a very noisy location. Overall, the staff is excellent, more than helpful. And as always, a great value for the money.

, September 2010: This room offered good value for money for London standards. It was literally ten minute walk or even less from Kings' Cross station and was very quiet at night, even being a weekend. The room has just everything you would need for a short stay. My only criticism was that I had difficulties finding where my room was the first day but it was the porter's first day! However a resident kindly helped me. Overall a very good experience although wifi would be a definite bonus.

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

, 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.

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

, August 2010: Very convenient and good price!

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

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

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

, 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.

, 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.

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

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