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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square puts you in the heart of London, within a 20-minute stroll of Big Ben and London Eye. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Squares Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Squares Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TWG Tea Leicester Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 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

  • Squares Bar
  • Squares Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:30 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English 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, 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 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 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$342, 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.

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square serve breakfast?

Yep, guests give a thumbs up to the English breakfast here! Available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

No, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

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

Are pets allowed at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1016 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and recently redecorated. The room was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Shower was very poor, very low pressure and not hot, ran water for over 15 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good if you want to be in the heart of London. It is quite congested in that area, but close to many sites and easy to get to transportation. The service was lacking at this hotel. The check in staff were very kind and helpful, but we had some rough experiences with the rest of the staff. One example, we asked for a towel as there were three of us and only 2 towels. The woman at the front desk was very bothered that we asked and said she could not deal with that right now. The room was nice and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely clean and the most helpful of staff - all of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room for Central London
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just right
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean and the staff is very supportive and Kim was very helpful person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, polyte
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline A

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry

No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

C W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay …. Hotel in middle of everything we wanted to see and do … great stay with very helpful staff .. will stay here again …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely reception staff, comfy bed but unfortunately seemed to have been above a night club on the Friday night. Very loud music until 2am but next night was much better. No toiletries in bath room, had run out of shower gel and wasn’t replenished. Facilities in room slightly jaded but clean and comfortable. Shower over bath, ok for me but 6ft husband’s head hit ceiling!! But fabulous location which is what we wanted, next door to national gallery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing really wrong with my stay except I had a very small room - my fault as I booked at the last minute so that was the only room available. Breakfast was very nice but does get a little crowded around the serving area which makes moving around difficult. Staff were polite throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Double edged sword, very conveniently located but also many random people walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful; nice room; easy access to Leicester Square and Chinatown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cosy and spotlessly clean. Staff were very friendly and we love that the hotel is so central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room I was in - 618 - is awful. Terrible lighting and configured in the worst manner possible. The bar fridge was placed under the work desk, rendering the desk inoperable (I had to move the fridge and it was still awkward/awful). Terrible shower configuration - anyone larger than me will be banging themselves on the controls if they try to turn around. Nowhere to open and unpack without consuming the minimal floor space. Adding to the discomfort, the power drill going outside my room from 10am was excruciating. (I appreciate repairs will be necessary, but how about restricting them to between checkout - 11 - and checkin - 3 - when most rooms will be empty?) This used to be my go-to for London but increasingly it feels like it’s going downhill. 🙁
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with family
Our room stank of cigarette smoke - as did most of the hallway. Although the entire hotel is NON-SMOKING. We complained and received the tacit apology. Not good enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huh? Why have I been immediately directed to the ‘review your whole stay’ survey when I’m still here? 😂 Sort out your survey(s)! 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025