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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Exterior
Property amenity
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

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)
    ‪47 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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

London

Thistle London Holborn places you in the centre of London, within a short 5-minute stroll of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. Highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Kingsley Two Brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kingsley Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Business travelers can take advantage of 7 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and London Eye is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Museum Tavern
  • The Old Crown
  • The Plough
  • Chang's Noodles
  • Pizza Union

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

Edwardian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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 common area, and laundry facilities.

This Edwardian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1989
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Kingsley Bar
  • Kingsley Two Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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.

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: from 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

What is the cancellation policy at Thistle London Holborn?

Thistle London Holborn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Holborn?

As of 8 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$256.55, 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.

What makes Thistle London Holborn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thistle London Holborn.

Does Thistle London Holborn serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle London Holborn?

No, Thistle London Holborn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle London Holborn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thistle London Holborn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1016 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

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is next to the British Museum and close to good restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Comfortable room and helpful staff a great location to walk to Covent Garden and the British museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the hotel quiet. Staff at the front desk were friendly and helpful. It was however, difficult to get hot water for the shower in the morning. I would also recommend, as there is no drop off or pick in front of the hotel that travellers be made aware they will have to walk a short distance with suitcases to a side street for a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Short walk to Covent Garden and guitar shops. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a free upgrade to this hotel from The Thistle Holborn. Our room was amazing, large, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were given a complimentary breakfast which was delicious. Staff were very polite, efficient and friendly. We came for shopping and a theatre trip and this was the ideal place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Marialena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Marialena

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

Excellent stay / wonderful staff

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Yin at the front desk who was absolutely amazing and made this stay an excellent experience and for Laxman who gave us special attention throughout! It is wonderful to see people who care about their brand and what they offer and remember that just a little extra time and a warm smile make all the difference to guests! A lovely hotel that was clean and well maintained!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They gave great recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malouf

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Derreck, CHILLIWACK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.i forgot to prebook the breakfasts when doing the reservation. Kept getting different prices..seemed to depend on whom you were speaking with. Somewhat frustrating, but didn't take anything away from a nice breakfast buffet. No fan in bathroom and a window that didn't open made for a lit of steam.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, short walk tolocal spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff are very good, a special word must be for Laxman nothing was too much trouble so well done to him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Superb quality, great service and well above our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in great hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025