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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Guests step into a welcoming London retreat where attentive staff create a memorable experience and the British brasserie satisfies culinary cravings

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries - Thistle London Holborn (London)
Thistle London Holborn, in central London, offers a warm atmosphere with practical amenities like laundry facilities and a business center. Guests enjoy British cuisine at Kingsley Two Brasserie, lobby refreshments, in-room WiFi, and consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Thistle London Holborn is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum are cultural highlights, while Buckingham Palace is a notable landmark. Don't miss out on a visit to London Eye. Visit our London travel guide
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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • Theatreland
    Theatreland
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shaftesbury Avenue, London, England
    Shaftesbury Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • London, United Kingdom - June 26, 2018 : View of Palace Theatre
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum
    The British Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beautiful view of the garden in Russell square with residential buildings view
    Russell Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre
Located close to The British Museum and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Thistle London Holborn provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a business center. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Kingsley Two Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and 7 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (55 inch 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle London Holborn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle London Holborn located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and London Eye are also within 2 mi (3 km). Holborn Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 6 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

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, good breakfast. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and it was easy to drop our suitcase off before we checked in to make sure that we were at the theatre in time for the show.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in experience. Arrived to leave our bags and return later and we were given our room at 12 noon which was a real bonus. Beds really comfy and quiet room. Breakfast had a good choice and food was good quality. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great facility! Staff was so accommodating - allowed us complimentary late checkout. Room was amazing, clean and spacious. The hotel room always smelt great! Fantastic location, close to Oxford street shopping but also minutes away from the tube & a bus stop right in front of the hotel. Will definitely return on my next trip to London!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. And just what we needed. Simple, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great food in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

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
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6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a little tired Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Centrally located and right by all the theatres. Quiet and bed was really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel in centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gvins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The family room was a very good size, employees are very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Well situated for exploring. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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