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The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn

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Reception hall
Honeymoon Suite | Bathroom
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS
  • Place, Abingdon County Hall Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Abingdon Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Abingdon

In Abingdon .Your stay at this inn will put you steps from Abingdon County Hall Museum and a 5-minute walk from Thames River. Thames Path and Abingdon Abbey are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Abingdon County Hall Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Abingdon Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White Horse Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brewery Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bella Napoli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nags Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crown & Thistle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Crown & Thistle also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Crown & Thistle offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; 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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Crown & Thistle to the airport?

The Crown & Thistle is 15.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Crown & Thistle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Crown & Thistle.

Does The Crown & Thistle offer free breakfast?

The Crown & Thistle offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Crown & Thistle?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Crown & Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Crown & Thistle?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a pool?

The Crown & Thistle does not have a pool.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Crown & Thistle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Crown & Thistle to downtown Abingdon?

The Crown & Thistle is 0.3 mi away from Abingdon.

The Crown & Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 344 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ane Comfortable room equipped with everything neeeded. Friendly staff, Great breakfast. Very central location for Abingdon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible find. Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable rooms. The restaurant was excellent, especially the pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly hotel, good rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing, service was excellent, parking was free and right behind the house and we loved the luxurious amenities in the room. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotel restaurants we've been to! They upgraded our room since it was a slow time of year. Rooms are beautiful, historic with modern touches. Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. We stayed for New Year with friends. Food for both breakfast and dinner was of a very good standard. Cleanliness was amazing as was the general service by all staff. Parking was easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. But room could do with a deep clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee excellent . Staff friendly. Room average with aircon above beds which was annoying when it turned on and off ….. best left off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan, Beckenham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first indication of what was to come was the chipped paintwork and threadbare carpet on the staircase and landings. The room was small, cramped and uninspiring my husband was particularly disappointed by the mould in the shower and the totally inadequate lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all really helpful and friendly, breakfast was good. Only complaint was room was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character inn/pub with comfortable rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room had no heating except a small portable fan heater and noisey aircon . Room was freezing overnight and morning. Nice staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kris

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room felt tired, the reception was unstaffed at check out time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, amenities were excellent, staff were kind and helpful, room was great, breakfast even better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025