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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Point of interest
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Off-site parking available
The current price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 13.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • London (LCY-London City) - 35 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 43 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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 a short 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 visit Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Russell Square and Royal Opera House. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only 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, Ukranian

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
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • 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/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Kingsley Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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 that you 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. Travellers 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 hearty, convenient, and very good with a wide range of options. (38 reviews)
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Reviews

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

Great room, great breakfast
Per, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast and great service - staff really helpful and friendly
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Amazing location

Amazing location in London, close to Soho, and the staff were incredibly kind! The interior of the hotel feels a bit dated, and the windows in the room couldn’t be opened.
Camilla, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

All was great

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

6/10 Good

Good location, needs some updating
Asako, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good

We choose that hotel because of close to underground and famous places in central London. So we loved the location. Also the hotel was clean and environmental.
ONUR, 8-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

Comfortable and friendly

A friendly, clean and comfortable stay with lovely food. Definitely booking again.
Charlotte, 1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Perfect room for weekend stay or longer. Excellent staff.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location decent room
John, 2-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

Very welcoming and we were able to check-in and go straight to our rooms
Dennis, 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

8/10 Very good

Decent hotel in excellent location

Decent hotel, very central and excellent for West end. Comfortable bed and room. Only issue was couldn't turn shower cooler in the evening, then next morning no hot water.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the layout and atmosphere
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is conveniently located near the tube and walking distance to SoHo and Regent st. The British museum is right behind it. The staff was very attentive and the room was comfortable
Adriana, 4-night trip