Thistle London Holborn

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.
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
$161 nightly
$193 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Edwardian city charm
This hotel showcases elegant Edwardian architecture in a prime city center 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

Showing 12 of 12 rooms
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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 Cartoon Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 47 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 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

Hotel size

    • 129 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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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Thistle London Holborn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel in centre.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked the junior suite very spacious and spotless brilliant location for the theatres
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable.
Tenby, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Christine, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location close to Covent Garden. Spacious rooms (for London). Good to have storage room in the bathroom.
May L Hårstad, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Good central location. Quiet area. Easy access to TCR and Holborn stn.
William, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is located in a very nice area. Just around the corner from the British Hotel and right down the street from the Tottenham station. Very clean with very good service. Nice bar in the lobby.
Nancy, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, spacious room. Friendly staff, will stay here again. 👍
PETER, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Gill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean room and bathroom - nice size for London. I stay here often.
Beverley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff who where very helpful, room was clean and well prepared
Dylan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hotel.
Francisca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Maria, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

All a bit tired and in need of a refurb. Nice staff, clean room, ok breakfast.
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, short walk tolocal spots
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were a group and the staff were very helpful. The hotel was very conveniently located for our activities with everything within walking distance. Very comfortable rooms and beds.
Christiane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.
Camila, 2-night trip