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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.50 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(88 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

London

In the heart of London, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is within a 5-minute drive of Big Ben and The British Museum. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitcombs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Hotel with a restaurant, near Big Ben
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 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 complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Squares Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Squares Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Squares Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 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

  • Squares Bar
  • Squares Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:30 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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
Royal Trafalgar London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Square London
Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
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The Royal Trafalgar
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Reviews

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room by London standards with a huge and very comfortable bed. Bathroom very small but the shower was excellent. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location . Very friendly and helpful staff . Buffet breakfast excellent lots of choice . Room prefect . Very comfy bed . Short distances to many tube and bus stops .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

8/10 Good

Sherri

This hotel is DATED. The room needs to be updated desperately. Although the bed and pillows are comfortable, the CARPET is stained and disgusting. We we had a HUGE wet area of the carpet upon arriving and my daughter stepped in it as soon as we started to unpack.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shejoun, qortuba

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Perfect Location

Friendly Staff and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

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

Fabuko

The location of the hotel was wonderful, close to theatres, Leicester square, China town, art galleries and Trafalgar square to name a few. The room was clean and spacious. The room and bathroom were clean but looked a little tired in places - grouting in places, furnishings however all in all a great stay and wound return again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was situated in a good place. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The staff were very helpful, they kept our cases before check in and after check out. It was a really nice clean hotel and i will be using it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had. The room was visibly dirty, with mold, mildew, and limescale — completely unacceptable for any guest. I ended up cleaning it myself just to feel comfortable. Even worse, when I raised the issue, the manager was rude and dismissive, offering no real support or accountability. I had two rooms booked for a 10-day stay and expected at least basic cleanliness and respectful service. Deeply disappointing.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location was excellent as a tourist in London. We could walk to many sites, close to the West End for theater, and easy access to 2 subway stations. We loved our room, very cool during a super hot week in London!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early due to seeing a show. Managed to leave bag with hotel reception staff. There was an issue with the room which was double booked. When we came back from the show we were eventually upgraded (had to wait around for this. I would have this should have been done whilst we were out). The room was big (as was the bed). Quite a large TV to watch movies and football on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gareth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Treated absolutely terrible!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Medford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything but at the same time two blocks away from the noise and chaos of Piccadilly Circus. It is what I needed, not fancy but clean and comfortable, and very close to public transportation, and also close to the theaters. We just walked from the hotel to everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customers service was brilliant and our room was spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location.

Great location. Quiet at night. Bed was a little lumpy but overall a good value for where you are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SERVICE was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sink in the bathroom was blocked, the corridors smelled very musty. But hotel have a great location, so close to everything. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the perfect spot. It was well taken care of and the staff was wonderful. The only issue that I had was that the AC didnt cool the whole room on a hot day. The staff gave us fans to help, but it was still warm. Overall, this place is nice. The breakfast was wrll worth the investment as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location….amazing. Just a block away from the really busy areas so your close to the action but without the noise. Hotel was solid.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025