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Thistle London Holborn

Property class: 4
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle London Holborn, only a five-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 visit Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Oxford Street. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 4 minutes and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 950
R3 540 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 01 Sept

Why we love this property

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.
Edwardian city charm
This hotel showcases elegant Edwardian architecture in a prime city centre location. A blend of history and urban convenience awaits.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a sign promoting environmental awareness.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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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
  • The Cartoon Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trades Union Congress Building - 1 min walk - 0.2 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 - 5 min walk
  • Covent Garden Underground Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craft Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Princess Louise - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle London Holborn, only a five-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 visit Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Oxford Street. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 4 minutes and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 5 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Kingsley Two Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Kingsley Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: ECOsmart. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 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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