If you like your London stays to come with a side of bold design, playful nostalgia, and a cracking cocktail or three – then The Megaro is calling. Two mins from both, King’s Cross and St. Pancras, this one-of-a-kind boutique hotel has ripped up the rulebook on your usual city stays. From the technicolour mural splashed across its façade to its genre-bending interiors, The Megaro is as London as it gets – creative, loud, and unapologetically individual.
Each of The Megaro’s rooms and suites plays out like a different cinematic chapter – equal parts drama, whimsy, and pure comfort. We stayed in the Pop Diva Suite, which channels the golden age of Hollywood in a riot of red velvet, gold accents, and plush lounging space. It even comes with its own glam station and a bathroom that practically begs for a champagne-fuelled soak.
Other standout stays include the Diesel Corner Studio and Backstage Britannia, all riffing on themes that echo the hotel’s colourful King’s Cross past. If you like your room to feel like a film set – with all the five-star creature comforts – this is for you.
Voyage, the hotel’s newest restaurant, is a serene, Scandi-inspired space where minimalism meets mastery.
Michelin-starred Chef Patron Adam Simmonds serves a daring, seasonal seven-course tasting menu (£115) where each dish is a surprise – literally. The names are stripped down to single-word clues, leaving each bite a little revelation. Expect elegant techniques (foraging, fermenting, pickling), layers of flavour, and a strong nod to nature’s bounty. If you’re more “select and savour,” an à la carte menu is also available.
Breakfast is served upstairs at Spagnoletti – a joyful mash-up of retro-futurism and rustic Italian charm. We weren’t hungry (thank you, Voyage), but the elevated beans on toast with crispy onions said otherwise.
Spagnoletti isn’t just for mornings though. Come afternoon, its bold take on classic Italian dishes and its 2 AA Rosettes makes it a hidden gem for a relaxed dinner with flair.
Downstairs, the underground Hokus Pokus bar is a destination all of its own. Think steampunk meets apothecary chic, complete with elixirs, botanical infusions, and a little touch of theatre – drinks with a twist (or a puff of smoke). On our visit, the place was buzzing – thanks in part to a tarot card event – and the drinks menu read like a Victorian science journal penned by a very stylish alchemist. Expect smoked, fat-washed, and house-fermented concoctions that somehow taste even better than they sound!
Throughout our stay, the staff were pitch-perfect – warm, chatty, and totally switched on. Whether recommending drinks, helping with travel plans, or just offering a friendly hello, the team made us feel like regulars from the get-go.
The Final Word
The Megaro isn’t trying to be your typical luxury hotel – and that’s exactly its charm. It’s a feast for the senses, a treat for design lovers, and the perfect London base for anyone craving a little character with their city break. Whether you’re heading down for a foodie weekend, catching a show, or hopping on the Eurostar, this place delivers style, substance, and a whole lot of fun.
Would we go back? In a heartbeat. Should you book it? Absolutely.
The Megaro Belgrove St, King’s Cross, London WC1H 8AB
Tel +44 2078 43 2222 // hello@themegaro.co.uk
By Beverley Uddin-Khandakar
