Euston Square to St Pancras: The amazing St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

The Midland Grand Hotel was originally built in 1873 as part of St Pancras station by George Gilbert Scott. Closed in 1935, it was turned into offices and then fell into disuse. The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel's remarkable Gothic Revival architecture was meticulously restored to its former glory during renovations in 2011. Its grand staircase features impressive high ceilings alongside original stained-glass windows and elaborate plasterwork. To walk upon these carpeted stairs is to experience a step back in time. The hotel features 245 guest rooms and suites. The hotel also has a range of dining options, including the Booking Office Bar & Restaurant, which is situated in the former ticket hall of St Pancras station, and the Hansom Lounge, which is housed in the former carriage driveway. The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is also situated adjacent to St Pancras International Station, which offers direct access to Paris and other European destinations via the Eurostar, as well as easy connections to other parts of London via the Underground and other public transportation options. The staircase features intricate ironwork, marble columns, and ornate plasterwork, all of which have been meticulously restored to their original condition during the hotel's renovation. Its 83 steps are made of marble. The staircase, named one of the "25 Most Beautiful Staircases in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler in 2018, is also known for being used as a filming location for several movies and music videos, including the Spice Girls' music video for their hit single 'Wannabe' in 1996. There was a famous scene in the Harry Potter films, where it was used as a filming location for the Hogwarts staircase in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. The scene features Harry, Ron, and Hermione running up the stairs to the Gryffindor common room. In the 1999 James Bond film 'The World Is Not Enough', the staircase appears in a scene where Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, meets with the character Sir Robert King, played by David Calder. They discuss a plan to transport a large sum of money, and the scene is filled with tension and intrigue! St Pancras Renaissance Hotel address is Euston Road, London NW1 2AR. The nearest London Underground stations is King's Cross St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines) This is another walk in a series of walks between London Underground stations. Walked on 23 February 2024