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Thistle London Holborn

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Located close to The British Museum and Shaftesbury Theatre, 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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a sign promoting environmental awareness.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • A busy city square with historic buildings, a fountain, and various shops including a pharmacy and a cinema.
    Theatreland
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit theater marquee, a neon sign for a cinema, and a street with illuminated signs.
    Shaftesbury Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by trees and a paved area with people walking.
    Bloomsbury Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Cartoon Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trades Union Congress Building
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station
    6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Museum Tavern
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Fishoria
    2 min walk
  • Bloomsbury Tavern
    2 min walk
  • The White Hart
    3 min walk

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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 22 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
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22 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 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

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. 495 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - perfect location for exploring London
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, safe. My three essential criteria were met. In addition, the location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room, a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Junior Suite was spacious and fantastic, felt roomy and so comfortable. The breakfast was great and the location superb. I travel a lot internationally and this has been my favorite hotel in London. Definitely will stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable and the location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was great for us. We could walk less than two minutes to the British Museum! The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was spotless!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel really close to Soho-Covent Garden, way easy to be in-out of the city by train or plane, locations was top close to bars and reastaurant areas, bus stop outside of the hotel with bus-routes to get you everywhere. Hotel room was big, enough for a 2 friends trip, 2 beds, accomodations were nice, looked really clean, a bit noisy doors in the hallways that’s it, staff nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was clean enough but it looked very tired, only one small elevator working. Carpets looked very worn out, needed some TLC. But in a good position for walking to Covent Garden/Soho etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a well-run hotel in a very convenient and fun part of town. We were impressed by the size of our room. We travel to London a lot, and rooms can be very small. This one wasn't even an upgrade. There are many restaurants within walking distance, as well as easy access to transport. The only inconvenience we noted was that one of the elevators was out of order for the length of our stay. There was apparently just one small lift for everyone, including room service and maintenance. My only other suggestion is that they should invest in making the bar area more appealing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff helped us with our bags into the building. We had a nice room and was able to enjoy the bathroom tub and shower. Being it was an older building, even with the attempt to muffle the noise with extra layer of windows, due to the hotel room facing Bloomsbury Way, it was hard to keep all the noise, especially the sirens from being loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was big enough for the three of us to spread out and not feel cramped together. The hotel was walking distance to most of the things we wanted to see and do. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, Breakfast was good and price reasonable, if you purchase in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for dining and West End shows.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely suite - great for 3 adults Clean Spacious Quiet Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and location was great for walking to museums and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Convenient to the Palace Theatre which is why we were there. Great welcome and staff. Good air conditions in the hottest summer we have experienced in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A warm welcome . Staff were friendly , helpful and professional. Good choice at breakfast , including porridge. Staff in the restaurant worked hard to maintain and replenish food and clear the tables .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Really good location for around central zoo don and Covent Garden. Room was very clean and comfortable but a little small but nothing of a major concern. Breakfast was good with freshly made food which sets you up well for the day ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the neighborhood!!!! The staff were extremely accommodating. The room was spacious, clean, comfy. Breakfast left a bit to be desired, but did the job. Want to come back and stay here!!.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel/room had an issue and staff booked us to another hotel (5-star). They provided us transportation to this other hotel which was also in a great location. So I can't say much about their hotel, since we didn't stay there, but the staff support was excellent. Kudos to them we still had a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We came on a theatre trip, the hotel is very convenient for the west end. Staff friendly and helpful, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good enough hotel to stay at if all you're doing is resting your head between daily excursions. Which most likely is what everyone visting a city like London is looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff and room upgrade to a suite upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in May 2026