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Thistle London Holborn

Property class: 4
4-star Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Executive Room, 1 King 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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • Place, Shaftesbury Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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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
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

City center retreat .A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you steps from The British Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre. 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

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪My Old Dutch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

4-star 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 9.9 mi (48-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 Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on May 10, 2026 start from $212, including 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and attentive staff. Always willing to help. Bathtub drain in room 427 needs to be cleared. Slow draining in ankle feet of water but overall excellent as always. 2nd time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked the junior suite very spacious and spotless brilliant location for the theatres
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tenby

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a little tired Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I know you can pay for an early check in, we were there at 2.40 and were told our room wasn’t ready so had to Sit in reception and wait …..it was miraculously ready at almost 3pm on dot! Thought that was a bit petty making us wait Then on the second day we went out for day at 10am and didn’t get back till 3pm as wanted to freshen up before going out again to eat - no sooner had we got in our room than the maid knocked and asked if she could clean /refresh so we declined. I don’t understand why this was done that late in day The hotel was comfortable and breakfast ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Good location, friendly staff and overall clean. However breakfast served wasn’t that great
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Centrally located and right by all the theatres. Quiet and bed was really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Well situated for exploring. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PADDY

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel in centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tenby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great food in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a Christmas trip for my Mum, I thought I give her a surprise treat, we booked in on 22nd December, great location as described but I want to say a huge thank you to the staff, warm welcome, swift booking in, the Junior suite was amazing the room was clean and tidy, and such lovely touches like mini bar and Nespresso coffee machine and plenty of towels and soft dressing gowns, and the breakfast was great selection, hot and cold to choose from only drawback a bit hectic around the toaster . Will use this hotel again and would recommend 100 percent, thank you for a perfect start to Christmas, see you soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diane, San Mateo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable. The location was amazing. Everyone at the hotel was very helpful. We did not have food at our hotel. There were tons of places to eat all around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gvins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025