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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Property amenity
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Property amenity
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 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
$171 nightly
The total price is $206
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Covent Garden Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang's Noodles - ‬1 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 a 15-minute walk of Leicester Square and Covent Garden Market. 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.

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

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 consistently described as good, lovely, delicious, and reasonably good with a good selection of options. (50 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff who where very helpful, room was clean and well prepared
Dylan, 2-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 hotel and great location in the West End.
Joyce, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Deluxe room very small but in a quiet part of the hotel.
Anne, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Hot water issues did not make it an amazing experience. Location very good👍
Agneta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, no notes!
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room and helpful staff a great location to walk to Covent Garden and the British museum.
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Friendly service, nice rooms and facilities, excellent location. Couldn’t have been a better stay.
Austin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our rooms were very quiet considering central location. More variety of snacks, other than just crisps, in the bar during the day e.g. biscuits, cakes would be good as the restaurant didnt cater for this.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They gave great recommendations
Janie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice

Nice hotel close to the center
Husein, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay / wonderful staff

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Yin at the front desk who was absolutely amazing and made this stay an excellent experience and for Laxman who gave us special attention throughout! It is wonderful to see people who care about their brand and what they offer and remember that just a little extra time and a warm smile make all the difference to guests! A lovely hotel that was clean and well maintained!
Dr Marialena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Fuu Ming, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

worth the stay!

nice room. comfortable bed and pillows for great sleep. very good environment. near oxford street. staff was very friendly and helpful.
Hezi, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Wonderful location. Within easy walking distance of theater district.
Norma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is in an excellent location, Covent Garden and Tube Station only minutes away. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Tracy, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean, roomy, quiet room with super helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location close to public transportation and walking distance to many musical venues. Definitely recommend.
Céline, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property, comfortable beds, great location.
James, 1-night trip