There’s a lot more to Kings Cross than just trains and platforms. There’s over 150 years of industrial heritage, it’s an energetic new city quarter with cool creative spaces, music venues and bars making it an ideal place for work and play.

The hotel is just a short walk from an assortment of restaurants and bars and a six-minute walk from King’s Cross Station. The snug streamlined rooms come with smart TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. An airy bar features eclectic furnishings and an industrial vibe and serves light bites; continental breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Hub By Premier Inn London Kings Cross is ideally located in London City Centre. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what’s going on at O2 Arena or ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Urban chic isn’t something you would normally associate with a Premier Inn, but their recent design-led, tech-savvy Hub concept adds to the image of the brand and the King’s Cross location taps into the ongoing regeneration of area.

Near to the Regent’s Canal on Wharfdale Road, a side street off busy York Way and a short walk from King’s Cross station and St Pancras. It’s close to the impressive music and arts centre Kings Place and the British Library isn’t far, while the shops and restaurants of Upper Street are within easy striking distance.

On the corner is a branch of the hugely successful Franco Manca pizza chain (invariably there’s a queue outside) and The Greek Larder (a restaurant and deli) and The Fellow pub are worth a try too; don’t miss the artisan food market outside the station (Wednesday–Friday).

Hub by Premier Inn London King’s Cross stretches over nine floors (the two below ground level are the quietest) and has a contemporary and relaxed feel. You check in automatically using a series of touch pads which will validate your room key – there’s always someone on hand to advise if you mess up; and there’s a ‘bounce pad’ in the lobby which you can use to access nearby attractions and get information about the hotel.