London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Big Ben. London Eye and Buckingham Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Big Ben - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
London Eye - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 3 min walk
Charing Cross Station - 8 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Shake Shack Leicester Square - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
TWG Tea Leicester Square - 1 min walk
Japan Centre - 1 min walk
Happy Bar and Grill - 1 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Piccadilly
4-star Victorian hotel near The British Museum
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Thistle London Piccadilly.
This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.
1 building
82 guestrooms or units
7 levels
Built in 1887
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Elevator
No smoking on site
Dining venue
Thistle London Piccadilly offers 82 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Accessibility
3 steps to reach entrance
Elevator (54 inch wide door)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Room amenities
Entertainment
48-inch smart TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Late-night room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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 English 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
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Thistle London Piccadilly Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I stayed at this hotel for 8 nights during a work trip to London and had a wonderful experience. It’s in the heart of the city and tourist area, yet quiet and relaxing—perfect after a long day. It was also very close to my office.
The staff were fantastic, especially Malik and Khadijah, who were warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful throughout my stay. My family joined me for the last four days, and they loved it too.
Highly recommend, especially for colleagues traveling to our London office. I’ll definitely be back!
Staff was very helpful and gave us some security tips. It was very appreciated. Beautiful room, very clean. Comfortable bed. A lot of action due to its central location.
Chantal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Debra
Travelled with group
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good position and very close to Piccadilly Circus.
Room was adequate for 3 people we stayed in a Junior suite.
Reported issues with the bathroom when we arrived but this not sorted out which was disappointing.
Picked this hotel based upon its location and value because we were in London for one brief night at the end of a trip. The other nights we purposely chose to stay in nicer hotels. Upon arrival, they upgraded us to a junior suite without our asking. It had the best hot water supply, a comfortable shower space and showerhead, the nicest towels (although still not as plush/soft as I use at home). I was also happy to have use of a robe. The room was clean. Staff were friendly and allowed us a delayed checkout. The negatives- the furniture and fixtures were worn and chipped. Still on balance, if you're looking for value
this was absolutely worth it
Stayed in Thistle Piccadilly for 5 nights in mid May. This hotel is in prime location, everything is in walkable distance. Great breakfast, friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
The hotel is somewhat renovated' but not new/modern.
If you're in London to see theatre you're surrounded by it here. West End theatres are down the block. Trafalgar Square and St Martin in the Fields are in easy walking distance. The bed is comfortable. The shower floor is EXTREMELY SLIPPERY. A shower mat is available but not actually in your room. One thing we appreciated is if you opt out of daily housekeeping they give you a coupon that will cover a flat white and croissant at the coffee shop next door.
Excellent position if you like being in the heart of it all in London. Rooms were quiet and staff all friendly and helpful, breakfast was excellent and a good start to the day.
Location is exceptional for exploring London. We actually watched a movie premier from our room window for the new Marvels movie, and all the celebrity red carpet. Chinatown is a block away, the tube system is a few blocks away. Everything is within close proximity.
You can't better the location... the front door is at Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus is nearby. What is remarkable is that the windows are sealed in a way that keeps the city noise out of your room. We could sit in our room and watch the hustle and bustle outside our window, and the room was quiet. Our room was larger than expected for a city hotel.
There is a Costa Coffee shop next door, so breakfast and snacks were convenient. An ideal location for theatre-going.
This is my new favorite hotel in London. It is between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square tube stops, so you have a choice on tube lines to get to most places. There are many options on places to eat, and lots of theatres are within walking distance.