See all properties

The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Crown & Thistle

Enjoy dining and socializing in this open space with high ceilings and exposed beams.
Experience the charm of this historic building, featuring a traditional facade and a prominent tree with wisteria flowers.
Relax in a classic room with a bathtub, exposed brick walls, and a comfortable bed.
Traditional two-story building with a charming entrance, arched doorway, and ivy-adorned facade.
Bathroom features a classic design with a vanity, mirror, and cabinet, alongside a bathtub.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS
  • Abingdon Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Double Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Abingdon

In Abingdon .Within a 5-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Also, Abingdon Abbey is within half a mile (1 km) and High Ropes Oxford is within 3 miles (5 km).
View more Inns in AbingdonOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Abingdon Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Oxford - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Christ Church College - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pablo Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Throwing Buns - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Napoli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Narrows - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Crown & Thistle also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Crown & Thistle offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Languages

English, Italian, Romanian

Similar properties

Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed, seating area, and beautiful views through large windows.

Old Abbey House Hotel

  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 129 reviews
Old Abbey House Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Crown Thistle Hotel Abingdon
Crown Thistle Hotel
Crown Thistle Inn Abingdon
Crown Thistle Abingdon
Crown Thistle
The Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown Thistle
Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Abingdon
The Crown & Thistle Inn Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Crown & Thistle to the airport?

The Crown & Thistle is 15.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Crown & Thistle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Crown & Thistle.

Does The Crown & Thistle offer free breakfast?

The Crown & Thistle offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Crown & Thistle?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Crown & Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Crown & Thistle?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a pool?

The Crown & Thistle does not have a pool.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Crown & Thistle to downtown Abingdon?

The Crown & Thistle is 0.3 mi away from Abingdon.

The Crown & Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 286 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Hotel full of character and comfort

Great stay with great service from all staff in hotel and in restaurant. The room had great character as did the whole building, so pleased places like this still exist. Will continue to return here going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay meeting friends

Great location, friendly hotel and a superb breakfast. The room was small but comfortable, but I noticed the bathroom ceiling was in need of some repair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pretty place, nice food, but sadly V uncomfortable

The building and room was very pretty! The bed was comfortable and the pub food and drink was great too. But.. the room was freezing (the tiny heater provided didn't warm the space) so I slept terribly, the outside noise was loud, I could hear people even just talking in the next room, the hot water was non existent for the sink and the shower was either scalding or ice cold. Also the bottom of the bath was weirdly warped and very uncomfortable to stand on. Lastly there was not enough privacy in the bathroom. The giant window was only half frosted, and still mostly clear. The window looked out onto the main road and directly into the windows opposite. There was no blind, only a voile curtain that again offered no privacy. I felt incredibly uncomfortable in there. I was there one night for business. Maybe there was an issue with the heating and water whilst I was there. Without this i might not have noticed the other issues so much, but sadly I was just cold and exhausted when I left.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic coaching inn with excellent food and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Could use some updating to decor, but comfortable stay with great setting and wonderful breakkfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Very close location to the town centre. Cose to many places to eat. Also has a linked restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff in the restaurant were extremely attentive to our every need & could not have been more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel gave me a room with a gorgeous roll top bath as I had requested, so I was very grateful to enjoy a luxurious soak. I also was very happy with the breakfast; you can order anything off their menu, however it was inconvenient that breakfast wasn't served until 8am because I had a to be at a seminar in the centre of Oxford by 9am and I ended up arriving there late. I also could not find the car park so had to pay for the long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Executive room was a good size but no armchair. Furnishing and carpets very tired
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

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

In need of a refurb and no hot water.

A quirky town pub hotel. In need of a refurb. Entrance and hallway/ stair carpets worn and tattered. Room dark and dingy. No hot water and not enough water pressure for a morning shower. We will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024