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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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
The current price is R2 780
R3 336 total
includes taxes & fees
06 Apr - 07 Apr

Why we love this property

Edwardian city charm
This hotel showcases elegant Edwardian architecture in a prime city centre location. A blend of history and urban convenience awaits.
Culinary delights
The hotel restaurant serves up British cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options. A welcoming bar and buffet breakfast round out the culinary offerings.
Premium comfort zone
This hotel wraps guests in premium bedding for sumptuous slumber. A rainfall shower awaits, and 24-hour room service satisfies midnight cravings.

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

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

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bloomsbury Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trades Union Congress Building - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 80 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 82 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 106 min drive
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 6 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • City Thameslink Station - 19 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Covent Garden Underground Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle London Holborn, just a 5-minute walk from The British Museum and Shaftesbury Theatre. 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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Russell Square. 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 6 minutes.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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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Reviews

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

8,6

Excellent

8,8

Cleanliness

8,2

Amenities

8,8

Staff & service

8,2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast selection was delicious and well-cooked with many options available. (55 reviews)
  • Excellent restaurants are within walking distance of the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay loved it
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely central hotel Nice breakfast . Bar not very welcoming decor
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central and lovely room
Morag, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place and great location
Parker, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean, bed was really comfortable, the staff were excellent with helping us for everything we needed, the breakfast was really well cooked and everything you’d expect on a buffet breakfast, the location was perfect for visiting the theatres as we booked to see a show.
Neil, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Adequate facilities
Cat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Jon Amund, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel in centre.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Frederick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ac worked brilliantly. Breakfast included. Added option to pay small fee for an upgrade if availability. This was a nice surprise. Great location
Amy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean good location
Gvins, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Managed to access the room early which was a real bonus. Room was clean and adequate for what we needed.
Daniela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked the junior suite very spacious and spotless brilliant location for the theatres
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The family room was a very good size, employees are very nice.
Veronica, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convinient
Fredrik, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay in great hotel in a fantastic location.
John, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful, and the location cannot be beat… So close to the vibrant downtown yet in a quiet and residential area. The rooms are a bit sparsely decorated, and the wait for hot water is something which should be remedied, however the stay is more than comfortable.
Timothy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Christine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Joyce, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, spacious room. Friendly staff, will stay here again. 👍
PETER, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Spotlessly clean room and very friendly staff
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast. Thank you
Jonathan Stephen, 1-night trip