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Thistle London Holborn

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

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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

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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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
(8 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

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Covent Garden Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang's Noodles - ‬1 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), 7 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage 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

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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

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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Reviews

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room. Friendly staff, will stay here again. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is next to the British Museum and close to good restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room, clean and the bed very comfortable. Had dinner in Brasserie my menu choice was excellent. Only stayed for one night, wish I was staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Short walk to Covent Garden and guitar shops. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a free upgrade to this hotel from The Thistle Holborn. Our room was amazing, large, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were given a complimentary breakfast which was delicious. Staff were very polite, efficient and friendly. We came for shopping and a theatre trip and this was the ideal place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
Superb quality, great service and well above our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the hotel quiet. Staff at the front desk were friendly and helpful. It was however, difficult to get hot water for the shower in the morning. I would also recommend, as there is no drop off or pick in front of the hotel that travellers be made aware they will have to walk a short distance with suitcases to a side street for a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, comfortable beds, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 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
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