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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect London base at this Trafalgar Square hotel, where they can enjoy stylish drinks or relax with a comforting cup of tea

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Located in central London, Thistle London Trafalgar Square combines comfort with prime positioning. Guests dine at Squares Restaurant, serving meals from breakfast to dinner. The terrace offers relaxation, and concierge services enhance the London experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

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

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is near a metro station. The British Museum and The Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at London Stadium or Wembley Stadium. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our London travel guide
Map
Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square
    Leicester Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Gallery
    National Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    Piccadilly Circus
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Ben
    Big Ben
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Upscale hotel near Big Ben
Located close to London Eye and The British Museum, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-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

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English 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, 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

Property is also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
Royal Trafalgar London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square London
Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
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The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

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 Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Ben, London Eye, and The British Museum. Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Piccadilly Circus Underground Station and Leicester Square Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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 Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating, cheerful, and professional.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Friendly, polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, close to everything. Staff was great and accomodating. Only thing holding it back would be the tiny bathroom / shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located great neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in central London walking distance to hundreds of restaurants, shopping, theaters, and the tube. Loved the black out curtains for extra sleep. Breakfast buffet was also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room lovely breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in a great location Nice hotel however the walls are so thin you don’t get much sleep if you have noisy neighbours! Water took a good 10 minutes to get hot Beds and pillows ok but I’ve had better Air conditioning noisy at night time Lovely breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast area is pretty small so expect to have to wait before you can get seated. The rooms could use an update but do have everything you need. However, the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location that cannot be beat. Close to multiple subway stops. Lots of local food and walking distance to so many things. Staff was very friendly and dealt with our noisy neighbours at 3am. My only complaint is that you can hear through the walls and in the hallway which makes it sometimes hard to sleep or get woken up.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely, hotel spotless and very good position to visit major sites. .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, wish they noted a timechange for us out of town folks who didn’t know we lost an hour Room is small but good blackout curtains Had a lot of problems with temp panel Would recommend for great location, clean,elevator, Adequate for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was nice and clean and staff were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, great location and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every aspect was very good,breakfast hot and plenty of variety,rooms a very good standard and bar staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean rooms of a more than decent size for London.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, lovely staff, very comfortable bed, clean room & nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sapir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and nice staff. Very clean and well organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had all ammenities needed. Very comfy bed and pillows. Delicious hot breakfast with superb choices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely smell. Super quiet, great night sleep in comfortable bed. Staff were wonderful and very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked a family King Suite. Extremely clean, very comfortable beds, clean bathroom and friendly staff. Location was excellent close the bars, restaurants, theatres and Covent Garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect. Nice and spacious and very clean. The hotel is a great base to explore London from. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025