Mentone Hotel in Nola

Occupying a row of 3 Victorian-era townhouses, this basic, family-run hotel overlooking a tree-lined square with tennis courts is a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross St. Pancras tube/international train station, and 12 minutes from the British Museum.The simple, modern rooms come with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/ coffeemaking equipment. There's stair access only.Freebies include continental/English breakfast and access to the square's tennis courts.