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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • Place, Shaftesbury Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

Thistle London Holborn places you in the centre of London, steps from The British Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shaftesbury Theatre. 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 Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Old Dutch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on 31 May 2026 start from AU$287, 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. 492 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

S A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, however disappointed that we had to call maintenance to unblock the sink as we arrived, then the following morning as there was no hot water! We had to use another room to shower prolonging our departure from the hotel and causing us to cancel our plans for the remainder of our stay in London. Was a celebratory trip gone wrong I’m afraid!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Daniela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Managed to access the room early which was a real bonus. Room was clean and adequate for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Delayed check in and then cleaner just walked in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was really comfortable, the staff were excellent with helping us for everything we needed, the breakfast was really well cooked and everything you’d expect on a buffet breakfast, the location was perfect for visiting the theatres as we booked to see a show.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay.. the reception staff were amazing especially Saidchat who was lovely especially towards my daughter who was celebrating a very special birthday milestone. The rooms were spotless and the breakfast couldn’t be faulted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and attentive staff. Always willing to help. Bathtub drain in room 427 needs to be cleared. Slow draining in ankle feet of water but overall excellent as always. 2nd time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked the junior suite very spacious and spotless brilliant location for the theatres
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tenby

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a little tired Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I know you can pay for an early check in, we were there at 2.40 and were told our room wasn’t ready so had to Sit in reception and wait …..it was miraculously ready at almost 3pm on dot! Thought that was a bit petty making us wait Then on the second day we went out for day at 10am and didn’t get back till 3pm as wanted to freshen up before going out again to eat - no sooner had we got in our room than the maid knocked and asked if she could clean /refresh so we declined. I don’t understand why this was done that late in day The hotel was comfortable and breakfast ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Good location, friendly staff and overall clean. However breakfast served wasn’t that great
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026