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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Point of interest
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

Map
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

  • 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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Base Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬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
  • 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.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian

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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
  • No elevator
  • 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

  • 24-hour 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 May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Jun 8, 2025 start from $200.18, 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. 457 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 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

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

English breakfast

The pictures that we found online did not do justice to the breakfast that they served; if I had known that they provided a whole english breakfast everyday, I would have opted for it, rather than pay the higher price. The hotel is well located for our travel purposes.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judit, Scarsdale

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephenie, Atlanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a quaint property very convenient to the Underground and amazingly situated near the British Museum. The bar area was very nice and the staff was friendly. Rooms were small but tidy and had everything you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Decent hotel in excellent location

Decent hotel, very central and excellent for West end. Comfortable bed and room. Only issue was couldn't turn shower cooler in the evening, then next morning no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

Comfortable and friendly

A friendly, clean and comfortable stay with lovely food. Definitely booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great situation in Central London. Very convenient for the British Museum and Covent Garden. Superb breakfast. Rooms plenty big enough and well appointed. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming & accommodating staff, the room was generally clean however the bathroom could have done with a little more attention, big comfortable bed in the executive room, quiet internally but a bit of road noise for usual London traffic, however we were on the corner at the front of the hotel. Breakfast was buffet but well priced & well catered for. Hotel was able to store our luggage while we attended a stage show, we could collect much later on that evening despite checking out earlier that same day, all for no extra charge. A lovely experience all things considered, we will likely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival, one of the rooms we had book wasn’t ready for checking into. There was no apology for this. We also opted in for a room upgrade but completely understood that this may or may not happen. The one room that was ready could upgrade to then be told that we couldn’t as it wasn’t ready. We were told it would be two hours before that room was ready but we had dinner and a show so left it. Once in the room, it was quite a nice set up actually. However, you could feel every spring in the sofa bed which caused an uncomfortable nights sleep. The sides were also covered in dust. The room felt rather cold. The bathroom facilities were fine but the towel rail didn’t seem to work. The lift also seemed temperamental. It regularly said a warning about how it was overloaded. I fail to see how myself and one adult equates to 450KGs. There were multiple families offended by this. It also makes matters worse when the cleaning staff are using it during peak times which means that there’s delays and constant overloading messages. Upon checking out, I was told I owed money for an upgrade. I refused because we never had the upgrade. I was asked how our stay was and I said ok but there were things that wasn’t great. No apology. No discussion. Overall, it felt like we weren’t wanted or welcome. A real shame because I’ve stayed twice before and had a good stay. However, the lack of customer service and the poor room meant that I won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A smart hotel with comfy rooms.. good breakfast… polite staff. Excellent location for tubes and access to theatres. Second stay and definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpfull. The room was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yin on reception was fabulous. Room was great. Breakfast good but limited for vegans. We had a very enjoyable trip! Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

B C

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

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

Lovely family break

Lovely hotel in a fab location. The room was very dark with a brick wall as a view - the lighting wasnt great - but otherwise a wonderful stay! Gorgeous breakfast but my 12yr old was disappointed that there were no hash browns!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is conveniently located near the tube and walking distance to SoHo and Regent st. The British museum is right behind it. The staff was very attentive and the room was comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Quite basic, but very good value accommodation.

Hotel was very convenient for public transport and for the theatre district of London. Only minor criticisms. The tap on the bathroom sink was loose and the whole bedroom floor had a rather annoying creak. That said, the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025