A Summer in the City with The Standard, London

The Standard, London sits inside a restored 1974 Brutalist building opposite St Pancras station, once the Camden Town Hall Annex. Inside, it has over 250 rooms, including suites with terraces and outdoor bathtubs overlooking the skyline. The New York late-night confidence the brand is known for blends here with an unmistakably London setting.

For another season, the hotel is turning its spaces into the city’s social hub with a calendar full of events and packages. The Rooftop, which reopened in April, spans across the 11th floor, above the King’s Cross rush, letting guests slow down and enjoy the 360-degree views. Live DJ sets take place every Thursday, paired with signature hot dogs and a setting that makes staying for one more drink feel inevitable.

To add a more coastal note to the menu, the hotel has partnered with Papa Salt Gin, the brand co-founded by Margot Robbie. Built around native Australian botanicals, the Pickled Papa Spritz combines the gin with house pickle juice, while the Frozen Papa Paloma comes straight off the slushy machine. 

Weekend guests, meanwhile, can book a package with a City Guide curated by Mr & Mrs Smith. Designed for those who don’t like overly planned checklists and want to linger around London, the guide dives into the creative resurgence of King’s Cross, inviting guests to discover the neighbourhood through a more local and culturally focused approach.

It takes them through the former railway district, which still retains its industrial edge, mapping out where to grab a coffee, spend an active afternoon, and end with a local dinner. The streets around St Pancras, Coal Drops Yard, and Granary Square create a route filled with galleries, design studios, canalside walks, wellness spaces, and independent shops.

Last on the list is the Festival Recharge package, made for the mornings after the big nights. It is about making recovery feel like part of the fun, instead of pretending festival season doesn’t take its toll. Think slow mornings and a proper breakfast paired with Superoom’s biotechnology-powered recovery products: the Re-Charge Kit with cordyceps boosting natural energy, or the Relax Kit with reishi, created to support rest and sleep.

The Standard offers the perfect base for those looking to experience the pace of the city while still finding room to relax.