Thistle London Holborn

Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Bar
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
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

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

Sleeps 3

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

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

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Free minibar items

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

142 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1

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Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

$180 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
‪The Plough - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Maui Poke - ‬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 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.

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

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

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.