James Lighthill House, Finsbury, London

James Lighthill House is situated in a central location, a short distance from Kings Cross and St. Pancras International stations (WC1X 9EN). James Lighthill House is comprised of two buildings; the main building, with 189 single rooms and the Lodge, with 20 single rooms. Accommodation is offered in single ensuite rooms. In the main building up to eight people share a kitchen in each flat. In the Lodge up to seven people share a kitchen on each floor. Islington, with the Business Design Centre, and many bars, cafes, restaurants and independent shops and Sadler’s Wells - a venue dedicated to international dance, are all easily accessible on foot from James Lighthill House. Accessing other London attractions (for example the West End and the museums of South Kensington) can be done using conveniently located public transport.

James Lighthill House offers self catering facilities including use of communal kitchens. These kitchens are fully equipped and all have refrigerators, freezers, cookers, and microwaves, as well as basic crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Kitchens are cleaned frequently (at least once weekly), but guests are responsible for their own washing and tidying up. Kitchens and communal rooms can be used 24 hours a day, but we would like to point out that use after 11.00pm might cause disturbance to other guests. All bedrooms have WiFi as well as common areas (common room/TV room). There is no smoking inside any UCL building. Smoking is permitted in courtyards with consideration for other guests. Guests staying at James Lighthill House have access to on site laundry facilities and common room/TV lounge.

Facilities

• 20th century buildings
• No parking
• No smoking
• Free broadband access (wifi)
• Outdoor terrace
• Self-catering facilities
• Television
• No luggage storage
• 24 hour security
• Pool/snooker table
• Linen included
• Towels included
• Common room
• Elevator
• Clothes dryer
• Washing machine
• Self-catering facilities
• Electric oven
• Electric hob
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Freezer
• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information

Check in: From 2.00pm Check out: By 10.00am There is no latest check in time. The reception office is open every day between 09.00am and 5.00pm. 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) - 0.4 miles/0.7 km Angel (Northern Line) - 0.4 miles/0.6 km Should you require any further assistance in finding us, please call the number on your booking confirmation receipt. Unfortunately, there is neither parking nor luggage storage facilities available on site.