Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang's Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Lamb Hotpot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maui Poke - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

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), meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises 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

Languages

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

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

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

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

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 5 minutes.

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Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Norma

Wonderful location. Within easy walking distance of theater district.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent location, Covent Garden and Tube Station only minutes away. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great overall experience. Great location quiet and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ac, comfortable beds. Very convenient location. Great little coffee place next door!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean, roomy, quiet room with super helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location close to public transportation and walking distance to many musical venues. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for tourists and business travelers, easy options for public transportation, lots of sights and destinations to explore within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A nice option close to the West End and Covent Garden
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was perfect, the room was cool enough to sleep well the room amenities were all that we needed. The breakfast buffet had many options the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front of house staff very helpful Rooms nice we had junior suite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for access to the sites and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Govind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are a little smaller than the pictures. The shower is not well designed and leaks all over the bathroom. However, the staff is very good and the location is perfect for a Central London vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, and the room was clean and well organised. I particularly appreciated the proper desk, the iron, and the shelf in the bathroom. The breakfast was reasonably good. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel, which made travelling easy and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Excellent and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel located close to Covent Garden and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The afternoon tea was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked the property. Very close to west end shows and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, convenient location to every where we like to go
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in great location. Loved our stat there. Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Excellent location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice option for the quality. The room was a bit dirty, but the staff were wonderful. And you can't beat the location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
facility and staff were good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Comfortable friendly hotel

Excellent stay - staff very friendly and did everything the could to ensure we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

WF

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff were not supportive. Bar and bartender were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before, great location and nice tooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025