Ibis London Euston St Pancras

This outpost of the Ibis chain is situated in a blocky, five-story brick building with columns of windows. The lobby area is modern and stylish with an open layout whose lounge spaces extend into a restaurant and bar. Its urban gray-and-black color scheme is accented with pops of red, and tile floors are paired with wood accent walls. Trendy upholstered and molded armchairs offer contemporary takes on mid-century designs, while the restaurant features travel-inspired murals and button-tufted wall accents. Rooms, although sleek, are decidedly more basic. With its proximity to Euston Station, the hotel draws tourists and business travelers.

The hotel is in the city center, but it's slightly outside the heavy tourist area. The property shares the street with several restaurants, many of them Indian, and the Euston railway and underground station is a three-minute walk away, putting city and regional attractions within easy reach. Many sights are within walking distance, including the British Library (an 11-minute walk), Regent's Park (a 15-minute walk), and the British Museum (a 20-minute walk). Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace can be reached in about 20 minutes via public transportation, while the Tower of London and Globe Theater can be reached in about 30 minutes. Heathrow Airport is about 40 minutes away via public transportation, while Gatwick Airport is about 50 minutes away. On-site paid parking is available.

Compared with the lobby and restaurant, the 380 guest rooms are decidedly starker and less spacious. All rooms are Doubles and Twins, which feature dark-wood laminate floors and light-wood laminate furniture. Walls are gray, white, and light blue, with wall art resembling a chalkboard mural over the beds. Seating includes single red molded chairs next to small tables, and wooden benches with black cushions. Beds are comfortable, according to guests' reviews. Bathrooms have wood laminate flooring, white walls and fixtures, and shower/tub combos. All rooms are air-conditioned and have small flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include all-in-one soap dispensers and hairdryers. There are no mini-fridges or safes (though valuables can be stored in a front-desk safe), and irons and ironing boards are available on request. 

The hotel's standout feature is Fogg's Kitchen & Bar, a stylish and modern dining and lounge area that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. While the hotel's breakfast buffet does not come standard with the room rate, guests praise the generous spread of hot and cold items -- though they complain that the breakfast area can get crowded.

The hotel also has meeting and event rooms, along with public computers for guests' use. There is no gym or wellness facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. On-site paid parking is available (there are 100 spaces). The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and offers laundry and dry cleaning service.