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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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
$180 nightly
The total price is $215
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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 Russell Square. 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 Tottenham Court Road and University College London. 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

8.6/10

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 very good, well-priced, and offered a good selection. (46 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A great overall experience. Great location quiet and safe.
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great ac, comfortable beds. Very convenient location. Great little coffee place next door!
Beth, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location for tourists and business travelers, easy options for public transportation, lots of sights and destinations to explore within walking distance
Jurgen, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

A nice option close to the West End and Covent Garden
Jennifer, 9-night trip

8/10 Good

Front of house staff very helpful Rooms nice we had junior suite
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The bed was perfect, the room was cool enough to sleep well the room amenities were all that we needed. The breakfast buffet had many options the staff were friendly and helpful
Russell, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location was ideal for access to the sites and attractions
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, convenient, friendly
Shelly, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, and the room was clean and well organised. I particularly appreciated the proper desk, the iron, and the shelf in the bathroom. The breakfast was reasonably good. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel, which made travelling easy and convenient.
H, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent and will stay here again.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel located close to Covent Garden and surrounding area.
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liked the property. Very close to west end shows and things to do.
Drew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The afternoon tea was the best.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Good service, convenient location to every where we like to go
Ming, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property in great location. Loved our stat there. Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Staff were very nice.
James, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Large rooms. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Excellent location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Graeme, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

It was a very nice option for the quality. The room was a bit dirty, but the staff were wonderful. And you can't beat the location. I would definitely stay here again.
Louis, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

facility and staff were good
Sehee, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Front desk staff were not supportive. Bar and bartender were excellent.
WF, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Not far from tube. Very convenient for our visit. Lovely staff at hotel. Nice room . Tea making facilities. Would stay again.
kay, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Bruce, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great room, great breakfast
Per, 4-night trip