Hospitals Near King’s Cross

Hospitals Near King’s Cross

We sometimes welcome guests who are staying with us because they’ve got an early hospital appointment nearby, or they’re visiting a friend or family member who’s receiving treatment in the area. With several hospitals, both NHS and private, within easy reach of the Mentone, it can be useful to know what’s nearby and what sort of care each place offers.

I’ve pulled together a short guide to hospitals near King’s Cross and Bloomsbury, including the main NHS facilities as well as some of the private clinics, in case it’s helpful while you’re planning your stay.

NHS hospitals near King’s Cross

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

Guilford Street, London WC1N 3BH
11 minute walk from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 7405 9200
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This world-famous children’s hospital was founded in 1852 and specialises in researching and providing treatments for the rarest and most complex children’s illnesses.

Seeing around 76,000 children each year for life-changing treatment and care, the hospital is the UK’s largest paediatric centre, offering services including heart, brain surgery and gene therapy, as well as being renowned as an international centre of excellence in child healthcare.

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG
11 minute walk from the hotel
Tel: 020 3456 7890
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This specialist neurological hospital is part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1859, it was the first hospital to be established in England dedicated exclusively to treating diseases of the nervous system.

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU
12 minute walk from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3456 7890
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Founded in 1834 and officially opened in its current form by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2005, this 665-bed hospital is part of the University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Situated in Bloomsbury next door to the main campus of University College London, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and offers services including accident & emergency, a hyper-acute stroke unit, cancer care, critical care, endocrinology, general surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, general medicine, general neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedics, paediatric & adolescents, and urology.

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

60 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HR
12 minute walk from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3456 7890
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This hospital is a specialist alternative medicine hospital, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It’s the largest public sector provider of complementary medicine in Europe, specialising in providing a holistic approach to helping people live with chronic and complex medical conditions.

There’s also a library here that’s pen to the public, an education department and a research department.

NHS St Pancras Hospital

4 St Pancras Way, Pancras Road, London NW1 0PE
19 minute walk from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3317 7500
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Founded in 1848, St Pancras Hospital is part of the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. Departments and services include geriatric medicine, intermediate care services, and stroke and general rehabilitation care.

St Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH
17 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 7188 7188
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St Thomas’ Hospital is a large NHS teaching hospital, founded in 1100. As well as its busy 24/7 emergency department, the 840-bed hospital offers a range of specialist services.

These include cardiovascular, respiratory, critical care, gastro-intestinal medicine and surgery, general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. It’s also home to one of London’s busiest maternity services, delivering over 6,000 babies per year.

St Mary’s Hospital

Praed Street, London W2 1NY
20 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3312 6666
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St Mary’s Hospital is a teaching hospital in Paddington, founded in 1845. It’s the major hospital for North West London, with a busy maternity centre and care services covering a wide range of specialities.

St Mary’s is also home to one of London’s four major trauma centres, as well as a 24/7 emergency department.

St Bartholomew’s Hospital

W Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE
35 minute walk or 8 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 7377 7000
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St Bartholomew’s Hospital, also known as Barts, is a teaching hospital. Founded in 1123, it has a minor injury unit, as well as providing heart and cancer care, plus specialist services including endocrinology, fertility, respiratory and thoracics.

Private hospitals near King’s Cross

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

205-209 Great Portland St, London W1W 5AH
22 minute walk from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3993 3972
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Founded in 1983, the Portland Hospital is a private maternity hospital owned by the Hospital Corporation of America. As well as delivering over 1,300 babies every year, the hospital specialises in paediatric and neonatal intensive care, and offers care for a range of women’s health services.

King Edward VII’s Hospital

5-10 Beaumont Street, London W1G 6AA
27 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 7486 4411
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Founded in 1899, King Edward VII’s Hospital is an independent charitable hospital located within London’s Harley Street medical district. With just 56 beds, the hospital offers personalised medical care in a supportive environment. Specialisms include orthopaedics, women’s health, urology and digestive health. The hospital also offers a diagnostic imaging unit.

The London Clinic

20 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW
28 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3553 3669
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The London Clinic is a private healthcare organisation and registered charity, considered one of England’s largest private hospitals. Founded in 1932, the hospital is known for its Rapid Diagnostics Centre which specialises in breast, urology, gynaecology and dermatology.

Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew’s Hospital

38 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 7BS
35 minute walk or 8 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 3386 9000
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This private hospital near King’s Cross, part of the Nuffield Health London’s Health and Wellbeing Campus, is aiming to become London’s most trusted independent hospital.

Equipped with four of the most advanced operating theatres, 28 consultation rooms and 55 beds, the hospital specialises in diagnostics, treatment and recovery for a range of conditions, including heart health, cancer care, orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, vascular, dermatology and ENT.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital London

60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH
20 minute taxi ride from the Mentone Hotel
Tel: 020 7806 4000
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This private hospital near King’s Cross offers a range of specialist outpatient clinics, state-of-the-art operating theatres, and more than 60 private ensuite rooms. Treatments include urology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, breast health, digestive health, paediatrics and stroke rehabilitation.

Planning a stay in King’s Cross? Book a room at the Mentone Hotel in nearby Bloomsbury and enjoy an unlimited, complimentary breakfast.

Centrally located close to King’s Cross, the Grade II listed Mentone Hotel is situated within the peaceful gated green space of Cartwright Gardens. We offer more than 40 rooms including singles, doubles and en-suites.

Please get in touch to check availability. All direct bookings benefit from a 10% discount plus an unlimited complimentary breakfast.

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