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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • The British Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. Also, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is within half a mile (1 km) and London Eye is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Thistle London Holborn also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This Edwardian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1989
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is 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

How close is Thistle London Holborn to the airport?

Thistle London Holborn is 9 mi (35-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Holborn?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Sep 14, 2025 start from $191.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thistle London Holborn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thistle London Holborn.

Does Thistle London Holborn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thistle London Holborn, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thistle London Holborn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a pool?

Thistle London Holborn does not have a pool.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a restaurant?

Thistle London Holborn is home to Kingsley Two Brasserie, which features British cuisine and light fare.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thistle London Holborn to downtown London?

Thistle London Holborn is 0.7 mi away from London.

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

TUGBA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in time is very late. There are no slippers in the rooms and the carpets are very dusty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice option for the quality. The room was a bit dirty, but the staff were wonderful. And you can't beat the location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. 2 minutes walk from Holborn tube station. Staff excellent couldn’t do enough for you. Especially the young lad breakfast server.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and excellent locati.Thistle Holborn

Initial mix up of hotels. We tried checking in at Thistle Bloomsbury. Thistle Holborn Bloomsbury Way was our actual hotel, 8 min walk away. Similar sounding names caused confusion. Definitely recommend Thistle HOLBORN. Staff excellent. Location excellent. Comfort factor excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in great location. Loved our stat there. Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from tube. Very convenient for our visit. Lovely staff at hotel. Nice room . Tea making facilities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda Garno

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here twice now on business, and it definitely does the trick. Great access to two different tube stations and lines, walkable to much of what I needed, and some nice restaurants. The rooms have a bit of wear and tear (worn carpet, faint stains on the ceilings and walls from windows being open), and occasionally room service trays and other minor detritus are left for over 24 hours in the halls; but overall you know it's a safe and sufficient spot for rest and recharge.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
No seating in room but one desk chair. Carpet was filthy and room lots of dust
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Many thanks for accommodating the request of an early check-in !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, comfortable beds, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly staff. Hotel was clean and our room was upgraded to a beautiful space including cold drinks in a fridge in the room, free of charge and replenished daily…. in perfect walkable location for everything we needed… felt safe walking around the area as 2 females.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for my coming and going. The staff went out of their way to be of assistance. With my bad knee, I did find it not comfortable with stairs. Everything else made up for that.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehee, burnaby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
facility and staff were good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small, only had 1 chair although it was a twin. There were no tissues or hand lotion available and the bath wasn't suitable for an elderly or disabled person. But the bathroom was quite well appointed although beginning to look a little shabby. The receptionist who served us was friendly and helpful We stayed at the hotel a few weeks back, when I had similar reservations, although I didn't post comments. I hoped that we were unlucky then but this room was less satisfactory. I have been going to this hotel for over 40 years so am disappointed that it isn't better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel located close to Covent Garden and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, convenient location to every where we like to go
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Staten Island

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in the perfect spot for us. Lots of food, shops. Close to seven dials, covent garden and many theaters. Staff was great as well
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Excellent and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic and we will go back

Lovely room, very clean and spacious. Comfortable bed with black out curtains which made 6pm look like the middle of the night, which is great when you have a little one that sleeps early. Breakfast was lovely, staff very helpful and polite. A young lad was very friendly with my toddler, which made him feel comfortable straight away. Check-in was earlier than I thought, which was amazing and check out was super quick, with a lovely receptionist asking straight away if I wanted her to keep our luggage for the day. Location was ideal as we could pretty much either walk to where we needed to go or get on the tube, which was barely 4min away. Bus stops right in front of the hotel too and great food nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025