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The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property
Travelers find genuine warmth and attentive service at this charming property where delicious meals are served right on the premises

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The Crown & Thistle offers a charming experience with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy bar with garden views. Guests value in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk service. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Abingdon is home to The Crown & Thistle. New Theatre Oxford and Abingdon County Hall Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Covered Market and Cowley Road. Millets Farm Centre and Didcot Railway Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Abingdon travel guide
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18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Oxford
    University of Oxford
    18 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Abingdon County Hall Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Abingdon Abbey
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • White Horse Leisure Centre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station
    4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Brewery Tap
    6 min walk
  • The Nags Head
    2 min walk
  • Ma Chérie
    2 min walk
  • Bella Napoli
    5 min walk
  • Golden Kitchen
    9 min walk

About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Upscale inn near Thames River
Consider a stay at The Crown & Thistle and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Crown & Thistle have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Crown Thistle Hotel Abingdon
Crown Thistle Hotel
Crown Thistle Inn Abingdon
Crown Thistle Abingdon
Crown Thistle
The Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown Thistle
Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Abingdon
The Crown & Thistle Inn Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crown & Thistle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crown & Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crown & Thistle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Crown & Thistle located?

Situated in Abingdon, this inn is steps from Thames River and Abingdon County Hall Museum. Thames Path and Abingdon Abbey are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Crown & Thistle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 336 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, perfectly set out and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly hotel, good rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bathroom, breakfast was tasty and a good selection on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. We stayed for New Year with friends. Food for both breakfast and dinner was of a very good standard. Cleanliness was amazing as was the general service by all staff. Parking was easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, amenities were excellent, staff were kind and helpful, room was great, breakfast even better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Friendly staff. Just a lovely place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing, service was excellent, parking was free and right behind the house and we loved the luxurious amenities in the room. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great foo, comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee excellent . Staff friendly. Room average with aircon above beds which was annoying when it turned on and off ….. best left off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and very quiet for being on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel fantastic breakfast great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Could use some updating to decor, but comfortable stay with great setting and wonderful breakkfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & staff, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a good size but the carpet needed renewing as it was in bad condition.The bed linen and towels were excellent and the twin beds were comfortable. Our room and our friends room were "shabby".Paint work etc. I complained about the fact that the bath water went cold before I had run very much.There was no soap to use in the bath.Only soap available was fixed to the shower wall and by the washbasin. I was woken up at 5.35am on the morning we were leaving with a text message from the hotel giving a link for the bill to be paid. Following my complaints I was given a small refund. The hotel needs money spending on it to bring it up to a good standard. Our dinner on Thursday night was good - no complaints about the food and the staff were all lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. Sadly Abbingdon was disappointing as there were quite a few closed shops and the remaining ones were not selling "quality" goods. Too many coffee shops !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice - staff excellent and also a lot to do around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel with a fantastic free cooked breakfast, can’t wait too stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Lovely room, comfortable bed and great bathroom. Lots of stairs!! Breakfast and pub great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Lovely stay

Very nice little hotel. Free parking which is great. Breakfast was made to order. Rooms were clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Hotel full of character and comfort

Great stay with great service from all staff in hotel and in restaurant. The room had great character as did the whole building, so pleased places like this still exist. Will continue to return here going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff in the restaurant were extremely attentive to our every need & could not have been more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Staff & service

Nice little hotel stay with all amenities

The dinner in the restaurant was outstanding, so I had high hopes for the breakfast which was a bit of a let down. The hotel itself is comfortable but could do with a lick of paint, the bedroom smelt a little damp but it was cute. I'd visit again if I was in the area still.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and extremely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay meeting friends

Great location, friendly hotel and a superb breakfast. The room was small but comfortable, but I noticed the bathroom ceiling was in need of some repair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025