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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
In the heart of London, Thistle London Holborn offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities and a business center. Savor British cuisine at Kingsley Two Brasserie, unwind with coffee or tea in the lobby, and enjoy convenient in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
$190 nightly
The total price is $228
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Edwardian city charm
This hotel showcases elegant Edwardian architecture in a prime city center location. A blend of history and urban convenience awaits.
Culinary delights
The hotel restaurant serves up British cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options. A welcoming bar and buffet breakfast round out the culinary offerings.
Premium comfort zone
This hotel wraps guests in premium bedding for sumptuous slumber. A rainfall shower awaits, and 24-hour room service satisfies midnight cravings.

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 35 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 43 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 49 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91 min drive
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • City Thameslink Station - 18 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Covent Garden Underground Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Base Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

When you stay at Thistle London Holborn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and Royal Opera House. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 4 minutes and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 129 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1989
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 55
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 38-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Kingsley Two Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Kingsley Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel London
Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel
Thistle Holborn Kingsley
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Kingsley By Thistle London
Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn
Thistle London Holborn Hotel
Thistle London Holborn London
Thistle London Holborn Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle London Holborn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle London Holborn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle London Holborn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle London Holborn?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Thistle London Holborn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Shaftesbury Theatre (3-min walk) and The British Museum (4-min walk), along with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (8-min walk) and London Eye (1.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Thistle London Holborn?

Yes, Kingsley Two Brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Thistle London Holborn like?

Thistle London Holborn is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 4 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, hearty, and well-priced with a variety of options. (41 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good choice

Very convenient location to the British Museum. Good services and breakfast
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service and value
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable friendly hotel

Excellent stay - staff very friendly and did everything the could to ensure we had a nice stay
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed before, great location and nice tooms
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great breakfast
Per, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and excellent locati.Thistle Holborn

Initial mix up of hotels. We tried checking in at Thistle Bloomsbury. Thistle Holborn Bloomsbury Way was our actual hotel, 8 min walk away. Similar sounding names caused confusion. Definitely recommend Thistle HOLBORN. Staff excellent. Location excellent. Comfort factor excellent
Richard, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

£240 for a room that was then ‘upgraded’ to a prison room with dirty whitewashed walls, lumpy stained carpets and cracked windows that made the wind howl through them all night. The bathroom was the same story, with a dirty bath and broken flush on toilet
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very professional, polite, service was impeccable, room was very comfortable and the location was excellent! We enjoyed Thank you
Lianis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 nights away with teenager

Great location for exploring central london. Close to the theatres and shopping. Easy transport connections with bus stop right outside and underground options 5 minutes away
Paula, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay. Helpful staff and good location
Charlotte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was great

Great location, nice and clean room and friendly staff!
Henrik, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay, clean and close to theatres and chinatown.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A smart hotel with comfy rooms.. good breakfast… polite staff. Excellent location for tubes and access to theatres. Second stay and definitely stay again.
Dinah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly and helpfull. The room was very clean and quiet.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location with attractions and theatres within walking distance. Hotel was clean and staff were welcoming.
Jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

a quaint property very convenient to the Underground and amazingly situated near the British Museum. The bar area was very nice and the staff was friendly. Rooms were small but tidy and had everything you needed.
Stephenie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good breakfast and extremely well located.
Rodrigo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic and we will go back

Lovely room, very clean and spacious. Comfortable bed with black out curtains which made 6pm look like the middle of the night, which is great when you have a little one that sleeps early. Breakfast was lovely, staff very helpful and polite. A young lad was very friendly with my toddler, which made him feel comfortable straight away. Check-in was earlier than I thought, which was amazing and check out was super quick, with a lovely receptionist asking straight away if I wanted her to keep our luggage for the day. Location was ideal as we could pretty much either walk to where we needed to go or get on the tube, which was barely 4min away. Bus stops right in front of the hotel too and great food nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Hazel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

After 30~ hours of transit from Australia to London, the staff were very welcoming and let us check in quite early, and comped us breakfast to aid in our getting into town. The property was very spacious and welcoming. If we ever are in this area again, we will endeavour to stay here
Alexander, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the hotel for one night as I was visiting the British Museum. The hotel was perfect for my needs - and around 5 minutes walk to the Museum.
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel very central &a few minutes walk from Holborn station, room was lovely &staff very friendly.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel - first time we stayed here. Interior of hotel is lovely, bedrooms are extremely comfortable, well equipped and beds provide excellent night’s sleep. Staff very helpful. We would highly recommend the Thistle Hotel in Holborn.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Gareth, 1-night trip