location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L ll USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/80 sec
Aperture
f/4
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
12800

St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London Staircase

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@rontimehin
Recognized mostly from the Spice Girls "Wannabe" music video, this famous three-tier hotel staircase is stunning. The deep red walls, patterned carpet and large windows make this location a versatile backdrop for all kinds of photos.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (16mm)

How to get there

N51° 31' 46.488"W0° 07' 34.1004"
The image is of the three-tier staircase inside the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London. To reach these stairs, walk through the main entrance through the archway and lobby and then head to the lefthand side of the building where you'll see the main stairs that lead up to the bedrooms. By London Underground: - Closest station: King's Cross St Pancras Underground Station (via Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith & City) - Head south and then turn right toward Euston Rd/A501 - Follow the road and the hotel will be on your right Address: St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2AR, United Kingdom

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Night
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London is accessible during any month.
The view of the hotel stairs will be as equally good during the day as it is at night. In this particular shot I photographed at night to capture the dark sky coming through the windows. During sunset, the light will come through and create interesting shadow patterns.

Field tips

Look at the designs on the carpet and use them as guidance to symmetrically align yourself in the center of the room.
Walk to the middle section of the stairs and look up. You'll get an amazing view of the ornate ceiling from this perspective.
You can also go all the way up to the top of the stairs and look down for a view of the entire staircase as it elegantly descends onto the first floor.

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Do nearby

Visit Kings Cross Station. This giant transportation hub also features the famous Platform 9 and 3/4 from Harry Potter.
For trendy shops, hip bars and great restaurants, go to the Coals Drop Yard complex.

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