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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel near Big Ben in London

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Ben and London Eye. The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Moon Under Water (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Hotel near Big Ben in London
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The Grand at Trafalgar Square

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 midnight 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 English 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square to the airport?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is 9.1 mi (38-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 Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square on Oct 26, 2025 start from $207.94, 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 Trafalgar - Leicester Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square.

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

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

Is there free parking at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square have a pool?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square does not have a pool.

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square have a restaurant?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is home to Squares Restaurant, which features light fare.

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square to downtown London?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is 0.2 mi away from London.

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1024 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have a terrible mildew smell. The bed linens were never changed in a six day stay. Housekeeping never once removed ice buckets that we had to get from the bar and bring to our room ourselves. The glass in the bathroom was never cleaned or replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isauro

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

location location location

The best hotel to access Londons main tourist attractions. We got the London City pass and there is a bus stop a block south of the hotel. Where we were able to make the most of our pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing so welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect to walk around central London, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our hotel was in the perfect position for what we wanted to do that weekend. Everything we wanted to do was in short walking distance. The only problem we had was we were given a disabled room which was lovely with the exception of the shower. I believe there was an issue with some of the aircons and that is why were given the room we had. The room in it self was lovely and spacious but we had to sort of shrink down under the shower and it was a hand held so there wasn't much water pressure but we made do. The staff were very friendly and we admired them for what they put up with. When we arrived Friday evening there was a gentleman being very rude to the man on the desk. I think the gentleman was under the influence of either drugs or alcohol and he was being very rude and abusive to the staff member on the desk but the staff member didn't lose his cool and remained polite but firm and in the end the rude gentleman left. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MERCEDES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want to walk everywhere. Staff are super helpful. Originally, we were given a wheelchair accessable room that was not adequate. But when we asked for another room it was arranged immediately. Breakfast was ok not super. We only ate there once.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and the room was much larger than anticipated. A full wardrobe and drawers were in the room along with coffee bar! Washroom was updated with excellent shower pressure. The staff were helpful and very polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with family
So, the room was booked as a twin room so that would mean 2 separate single beds, they had pushed the 2 together and made a double. And then at around 5am from a room next to ours there was banging which disturbed our sleep. Apart from that the hotel was nice and well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for doing everything we wanted to do 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff very friendly helpful. The bed was not that good and the carpet was dirty. The location is great!😊 I will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Horrible. I booked a room with air conditioning. I arrive and see two fans sitting in the room. Giving the benefit of the doubt, I turned on the AC and waited a few hours. When we left for dinner, I asked the front desk to please have our AC checked. When I returned, I asked the front desk if they had fixed the AC. They said, No, the parts were on back order. They KNEW the entire time that the room had no AC. We could not sleep at all that night. I should have minimally been told at check in that AC was not working. HORRIBLE Customer Service!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was motel hell. The a/c didn't work. Got hotter and hotter. Rooms in poor condition. Had to move room in middle of night due to the air con problem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Great location. Friendly staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was in poor condition. They did change for us. Nice central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy S

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025