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Novotel London Blackfriars vs Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in London — score, location, comfort and price.
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This London matchup — Novotel London Blackfriars versus Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in London.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.78-point gap between Novotel London Blackfriars and Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Novotel London Blackfriars
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG
- You're optimizing for value over extras
Score comparison
| Dimension | Novotel London Blackfriars | Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.20 | 86.70 |
| Value | 39.76 | 56.01 |
| Location | 66.88 | 55.63 |
| Comfort | 81.20 | 80.20 |
| Services | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Overall | 67.05 | 67.83 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Novotel London Blackfriars, slightly (3.5 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG, clearly (16.25 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Novotel London Blackfriars, noticeably (11.25 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Novotel London Blackfriars, slightly (1 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Novotel London Blackfriars
EUR 208
Superior Room with 1 Queen Bed + 1 Sofa Bed
Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG
EUR 180
Premium Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Novotel London Blackfriars
1 swimming poolPet friendly
Only Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross by IHG
Parking on sitePrivate Parking