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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
4-star Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • Place, Theatreland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

London

City center retreat .A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you steps from The British Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre. Also, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is within half a mile (1 km) and London Eye is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bloomsbury Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trades Union Congress Building - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Cartoon Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

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
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

4-star Edwardian hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Thistle London Holborn also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This Edwardian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1989
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Thistle London Holborn to the airport?

Thistle London Holborn is 9.9 mi (48-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Holborn?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $201, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thistle London Holborn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thistle London Holborn.

Does Thistle London Holborn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thistle London Holborn, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thistle London Holborn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a pool?

Thistle London Holborn does not have a pool.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a restaurant?

Thistle London Holborn is home to Kingsley Two Brasserie, which features British cuisine and light fare.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thistle London Holborn to downtown London?

Thistle London Holborn is 0.7 mi away from London.

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Tired hotel room, aircon looked like it never been serviced or cleaned! Room smelt, pillows flat and lumpy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water in the room, was told that we were upgraded to a king room but it was two Donnie beds pushed together. The shower screen was also broken and issue with toilet plumbing. Really not worth it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean. Good central location. Quiet area. Easy access to TCR and Holborn stn.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed and polite staff. Loved the chrismas decorations on the ground floor. My only issue is the buffet breakfast was not vegan friendly. All food was grouped together , freash fruit placed next to cold meat. Cooked options only included mushroom and tomato's which was also placed right next to egg and cooked meat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is located in a very nice area. Just around the corner from the British Hotel and right down the street from the Tottenham station. Very clean with very good service. Nice bar in the lobby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were given a nice quiet room at the back of the hotel, no noise at all. Good size room but it lacked any nice little details. No bottles/carfe of water, no box of tissues. The toiletries were really bad quality. But the window would open and you could control the rooms temperature. The breakfast was ok. But the food was offered like warm. The quality of the orange juice was awful but the staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old, tired room, though large for London. Very nice and accommodating staff. Shower was horrible. Half-wall shower door (who thought of this, and why do hotels buy them?) and terrible shower head got water all over the floor. Good breakfast included in (high) price. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idris on reception was delightful. Professional, chatty and was happy to give us information about the local area. We requested fresh milk for tye room and went and fetched this himself for us. 5 star service from him😊 All the staff were chatty and courteous and couldn’t do enough for you. We would stay again for sure. We had a family room booked and this was big enough for 3 adults
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, quiet, staff friendly. Bed and pillows old and uncomfortable. Heater made prolonged clicking noise before turning on.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All a bit tired and in need of a refurb. Nice staff, clean room, ok breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were pretty old such as rug, paint chipping, stains on car and headboard and bed’s boxspring.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Habib

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

MASAAKI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked with breakfast. However, it wa not accept to have the breakfast. We want to get the reimbursement.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Vancouver

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Deluxe room very small but in a quiet part of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Agneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water issues did not make it an amazing experience. Location very good👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025