Why St. Pancras London Continues to Champion LGBTQ+ Culture
At St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection, we believe that visibility matters. That belief sits at the heart of our collaboration with Gay Times, who recently featured the hotel in a travel article exploring our history, our setting in King’s Cross and the role the building continues to play within London’s cultural landscape.
The Gay Times feature looks closely at King’s Cross as an area shaped by reinvention and self-expression, with a long and meaningful connection to LGBTQ+ life in London. From its past as a place of discreet nightlife and creative communities to its present as one of the city’s most progressive districts, the neighbourhood’s story mirrors the values of openness and individuality we aim to reflect as a hotel.
Set within this context, the article highlights St. Pancras London as both an architectural landmark and a welcoming space. Originally opened in 1873, the hotel’s Victorian Gothic design is explored alongside its place in popular culture, from its grand public spaces to its recognisable role in British music history. The feature captures how the building balances heritage with modern life, offering spaces that feel expressive, inclusive and unapologetically bold.
Gay Times also turns its focus to the experiences within the hotel. The spa beneath the building is described as a calm retreat in the centre of the city, while Booking Office 1869 is presented as a social space shaped by ritual, atmosphere and a sense of connection, drawing on the site’s railway history and its role as a meeting place.
Our collaboration with Gay Times reflects a shared commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ culture through storytelling, representation and lived experience. Championing LGBTQ+ voices means supporting platforms that document history, highlight creativity and make space for diverse perspectives. We are proud to be part of that conversation and to stand alongside media that values authenticity and inclusion.
Click below to read the full Gay Times article and discover St. Pancras London through their lens.