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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
Point of interest
Lobby
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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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 London City Centre hotel include Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and London Eye is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

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 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
  • 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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

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 18.50 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
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

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

  • 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.

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 18.50 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 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on 11 May 2025 start from AU$340.32, 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 and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After 30~ hours of transit from Australia to London, the staff were very welcoming and let us check in quite early, and comped us breakfast to aid in our getting into town. The property was very spacious and welcoming. If we ever are in this area again, we will endeavour to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the hotel for one night as I was visiting the British Museum. The hotel was perfect for my needs - and around 5 minutes walk to the Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didnt get to stay at the hotel because our flight was cancelled but we could not reach anyone at the hotel to let them know. The number rang for a while and then put me through to a mailbox that was full. Amateurish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water for majority of the duration of my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel - first time we stayed here. Interior of hotel is lovely, bedrooms are extremely comfortable, well equipped and beds provide excellent night’s sleep. Staff very helpful. We would highly recommend the Thistle Hotel in Holborn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with attractions and theatres within walking distance. Hotel was clean and staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Perfect room for weekend stay or longer. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Thistle Holborn in January 2025 for a long work trip of three weeks. This hotel is ideal for those who would like a walkable experience of London--it is in the very center of the city (Holborn/Bloomsbury) and a five-minute walk to two major tube stops. The hotel is clean and well-run, and the staff is immensely helpful. The breakfast buffet in the hotel is very good. Overall, this is a fantastic, central location for any first time visitor of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Helpful staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very central &a few minutes walk from Holborn station, room was lovely &staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even if this property is not a 5*, it is a very good 4* for the following reasons: clean, small rooms but has everything you need including a good hair dryer. 2 minutes walk from the British Museum, literally!! Restaurants all around or less than 7 min walk. Bus stop right in front of the hotel! Great service, they do everything they can to accommodate their clients. Good English vibe. My only concern: carpet in the room (I personally don't like it) but it was clean so no complaint. Restaurant a little pricy but no need to book breakfast there, go the the Drury or Breakfast club near by. Overall very good for the price, you wont regret.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast and great service - staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot, good location, great service, poor bed. Overall a good hotel, I can't imagine all beds are bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

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

Pleasant stay, good location for the sights.

The hotel was very nice, we stayed in the suite for a family which was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom needed some updating and the room got quite cold in the middle of the night. Other than that we had a very comfortable stay. The food was tasty with a good range of options and staff were very friendly and helpful. The location close to the British Museum and central to most things was good but we did find there weren’t that many restaurants nearby that we would have liked. Be aware the nearest station (Holborn) does not have disabled access and if you are bringing anything larger than a small case it’s advised to use Covent Garden as the escalator into Holborn is incredibly steep - staff advised us we shouldn’t use it with a large case.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

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

Great location but hot water issues

Everything about our stay was great, however we had one big issue - lack of hot water. We stayed for 2 nights and there was no hot water on both mornings. It came on after about 30mins on one day, but didn't at all on the next. As this was our check out day, we had to ask for an alternative room just to have showers. Staff were very friendly and location was great, but the hot water issues took away from our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist Yin was very friendly and professional. She greated us with a smile and answered any questions we had. Yin also allowed us to check in early so we could dump our bags which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, rye

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great. room size perfect. good bed. quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Gareth J

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thistle Holborn was a great place to stay while visiting London. The room was a great size as I shared it with my husband and 13 year old son. We had a king bed and he had the pull out, which he said was soooooo comfortable! Staff was amazing and so friendly and helpful. The free breakfast in the morning was also very good and easy. Great, central location. Walkable to Covent Gardens, Wellington atea and The Strand. Underground was also convenient:-) thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

Perfect end to my vacation!

It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and convenient to everything especially the bus route. The front desk was always very friendly and helpful. Room was bigger than I thought it would be. Loved the Christmas decorations. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annemarie

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

2nd room was lovely

First room was awful: meant for someone with a wheelchair… spoke to reception and they changed my room to much nicer one. Good size, nice bathroom. Happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024