A view of the front elevation and southern flank wall of the Northern Hotel at 7 Argyle Square, King's Cross. A sign on the side wall says "Bed & Breakfast" and "Colour TV lounge". A Renault 16 is parked outside at a meter. Next to 7 Argyle Square in the row of terraced houses is the Howard Winchester hotel. Behind the hotel is part of the Birkenhead Street estate. Built in 1840-49, numbers 7-25 Argyle Square were Grade II listed in 1974, listing number 1246999.