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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 13.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

Thistle London Holborn is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Eye.

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

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

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

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel has 6 floors in 1 building and offers discounted parking nearby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kingsley Two Brasserie, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kingsley Bar
  • Kingsley Two Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite basic, but very good value accommodation.

Hotel was very convenient for public transport and for the theatre district of London. Only minor criticisms. The tap on the bathroom sink was loose and the whole bedroom floor had a rather annoying creak. That said, the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, clean and close to theatres and chinatown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didnt get to stay at the hotel because our flight was cancelled but we could not reach anyone at the hotel to let them know. The number rang for a while and then put me through to a mailbox that was full. Amateurish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water for majority of the duration of my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with attractions and theatres within walking distance. Hotel was clean and staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Perfect room for weekend stay or longer. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Thistle Holborn in January 2025 for a long work trip of three weeks. This hotel is ideal for those who would like a walkable experience of London--it is in the very center of the city (Holborn/Bloomsbury) and a five-minute walk to two major tube stops. The hotel is clean and well-run, and the staff is immensely helpful. The breakfast buffet in the hotel is very good. Overall, this is a fantastic, central location for any first time visitor of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Helpful staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very central &a few minutes walk from Holborn station, room was lovely &staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even if this property is not a 5*, it is a very good 4* for the following reasons: clean, small rooms but has everything you need including a good hair dryer. 2 minutes walk from the British Museum, literally!! Restaurants all around or less than 7 min walk. Bus stop right in front of the hotel! Great service, they do everything they can to accommodate their clients. Good English vibe. My only concern: carpet in the room (I personally don't like it) but it was clean so no complaint. Restaurant a little pricy but no need to book breakfast there, go the the Drury or Breakfast club near by. Overall very good for the price, you wont regret.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast and great service - staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot, good location, great service, poor bed. Overall a good hotel, I can't imagine all beds are bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay, good location for the sights.

The hotel was very nice, we stayed in the suite for a family which was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom needed some updating and the room got quite cold in the middle of the night. Other than that we had a very comfortable stay. The food was tasty with a good range of options and staff were very friendly and helpful. The location close to the British Museum and central to most things was good but we did find there weren’t that many restaurants nearby that we would have liked. Be aware the nearest station (Holborn) does not have disabled access and if you are bringing anything larger than a small case it’s advised to use Covent Garden as the escalator into Holborn is incredibly steep - staff advised us we shouldn’t use it with a large case.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but hot water issues

Everything about our stay was great, however we had one big issue - lack of hot water. We stayed for 2 nights and there was no hot water on both mornings. It came on after about 30mins on one day, but didn't at all on the next. As this was our check out day, we had to ask for an alternative room just to have showers. Staff were very friendly and location was great, but the hot water issues took away from our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist Yin was very friendly and professional. She greated us with a smile and answered any questions we had. Yin also allowed us to check in early so we could dump our bags which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, rye

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great. room size perfect. good bed. quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Gareth J

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024