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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel near Big Ben in London

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Reception
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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London City Centre
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,668 reviews
The price is CA $327
CA $392 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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About the area

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Ben and London Eye. The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • ‪TWG Tea Leicester Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Hotel near Big Ben in London
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cassy, Wanship

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to area attractions and friendly front desk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ecstasy in all regards !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Ashok

The deluxe room was small. With dirty windows and smallest bathroom ever encountered. Ac was poor. Armchair was missing. Even after reporting they did not take any action.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Staff were average
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a view of The London Eye!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prompt check in, exceptionally clean, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location you cannot beat! Only downside
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The showers require some maneuvering to prevent water from going all over the floor. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with partner
Good place to stay for easy public transportation and it was safe. We weren’t able to check in at the 3:00pm check in time because our room wasn’t ready. We didn’t mind but there were other guests very unhappy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto, Monterrey

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thistle Trafalgar... Not the best

Paid extra for a "deluxe" room for a little bit of luxury. When we arrived we were given an accessible room, which, although was fine was anything but luxurious. When a shower was attempted in the wet room there was no hot water and the water was just dribbling out of the shower head. Complained to the staff who didn't really say a lot. Eventually managed to get transferred to another hotel across London. Staff arranged taxi which took over an hour to arrive despite continually telling us it was 5 mins away. We ended up checking into the Thistle at Marble Arch at around midnight which was 10x nicer than the Trafalgar Square one. Not exactly the most relaxing of experiences for a night away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location location location is key
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thistle Trafalgar Hotei is right around the corner from Trafalgar Square and steps from the National Gallery as well as many theaters. We went to 5 plays during our stay and walked to each one of them! Very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Youngstown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out most was the genuine care each staff member showed. Everyone I met seemed truly invested in ensuring guests have the best possible experience, and it made all the difference.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome. Good breakfast buffet, but daily cleaning was way too late -around 4-5pm… so inconvenient. So for that… 9/10👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away yet in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025