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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 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 room service (during limited hours). 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 16.50 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
  • Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
  • 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

  • Limited 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 16.50 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

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. 462 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for my coming and going. The staff went out of their way to be of assistance. With my bad knee, I did find it not comfortable with stairs. Everything else made up for that.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehee, burnaby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
facility and staff were good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small, only had 1 chair although it was a twin. There were no tissues or hand lotion available and the bath wasn't suitable for an elderly or disabled person. But the bathroom was quite well appointed although beginning to look a little shabby. The receptionist who served us was friendly and helpful We stayed at the hotel a few weeks back, when I had similar reservations, although I didn't post comments. I hoped that we were unlucky then but this room was less satisfactory. I have been going to this hotel for over 40 years so am disappointed that it isn't better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel located close to Covent Garden and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, convenient location to every where we like to go
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Staten Island

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in the perfect spot for us. Lots of food, shops. Close to seven dials, covent garden and many theaters. Staff was great as well
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Excellent and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a good location for our stay. The room was clean with good facilities, the only downside was the traffic noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom looks well maintained or renovated. A sofa in the room would be nice given large empty space by the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Problem finding our booking

When we went to check in they could not find our reservation. The receptionist eventually found it by going on line at hotels . Com. They had no record of it. It was fully paid and I gave her th receipt I had printed to confirm. She quickly sorted I wondered if the hotel had been full that we may not of had a room for the night ?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Laura

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a perfect location, walking distance to tons of things. The staff went above and beyond anytime we asked. I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rainbow

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Comfortable friendly hotel

Excellent stay - staff very friendly and did everything the could to ensure we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Asako

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, needs some updating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025