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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
4-star Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
  • Place, Shaftesbury Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 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
(26 reviews)
  • 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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Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

London

City center retreat .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

  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Covent Garden Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

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

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
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 Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Jan 6, 2026 start from $195.48, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Friendly service, nice rooms and facilities, excellent location. Couldn’t have been a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kuniko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

BettyJo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No wash cloths or facial tissue in the room, shower head didnt work at all, just rather basic-a place to lay your head after busy sightseeing days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Fort Worth

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location. Went during a heat wave and the AC wasn't very strong. The room was clean as was the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is conveniently located with easy bus and tube stations within a short walk. Also, easy walk to restaurants and moderate 15-18 minute walk to some theaters. Nothing special about the hotel itself. Pretty basic. We asked for wash clothes and were told they didn’t have any but I question whether the person new what I was asking for. Also, there is no area for guests to seat and eat if they want to bring their own take way food in except the room and they are very small with no real table to seat at. I was kicked out of the lounge area when we brought some take away back to eat and were forced to eat in our room on the bed. They also didn’t clean our room one day and the TV didn’t work. Over all just an average stay with a few disappointments.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Manchester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Bus stop right out front. Not to far from the underground stations. Walking distance to major attractions. The rooms was a good size. Shower waas very clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Wonderful location. Within easy walking distance of theater district.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

New mattress neede

The bed was very uncomfortable and gave us both back pain. Everything else was great, from reception to the restaurant and the bar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Govind, Woodbine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are a little smaller than the pictures. The shower is not well designed and leaks all over the bathroom. However, the staff is very good and the location is perfect for a Central London vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Perfect Location, Lovely Staff, great 4 theatre bk

Lovely stay, fab hotel in the centre perfect for after the theatre, we did check in late so had to wait for someone to let us in (only 2 mins so no issue there) and then find our reservation despite me putting on my notes when booking we would be coming after the theatre (in total took less than 10 mins so not a big deal but we were tired and it stops it being 5 star in every area) otherwise super helpful, and everyone was really friendly, lovely hotel, we will look to stay again next time we come to London
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Durango

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great overall experience. Great location quiet and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a very decent property in a great location just north of downtown London near the British Museum. The staff was always nice and professional. We do wish we could figure out how to turn on all of the lights in my room but a couple of lights did not seem to have a switch(?) or maybe they needed a new bulb? Also, you had to insert and leave a key card inside a slot near the door for any lights to work at all. Also a small refrigerator would have been really nice. Lastly, the shower door was only half size so water sprayed out occasionally. The tub was super deep and slippery so we should have gotten a shower mat (which they offered at the front desk) but non slip strips in the tub would be better and safe. They were very environmentally conscious.. which was nice. Overall.... 4 stars ****
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025