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
Japan Centre - 1 min walk
Panton Yokocho - 1 min walk
W London - 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
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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.
Not wheelchair friendly but that is on us we didn't check. But beware of that . Hotel is a bit tired or dated needs updating.
Breakfast is neither good or bad food seems good quality but ironically bland and the location for breakfast is also bland.
Peanut's on floor by bed and quite dusty, so cleaning needs work . Bed was comfy.
You have the opportunity to forgo room cleaning if staying 2or more nights and get a £7 voucher for piccadilly costa.which we tried thinking that you would just be given it after putting the appropriate sign on your door .However it seems to work on dont ask for your voucher tou dont get it . Overall not a bad hotel but not great either and having stayed in at least 5 hotels in Leicester Square and more in surrounding area for the same money threre is better, which is a shame because location is great . Also other hotels in the square have shame sort of entrance but have managed to put in a wheelchair lift.
A good location to stay for Leicester Square. The hotel reminds me of Travelodge. Ie basic, however, useful. The date I stayed was reasonably priced so it was good value for money. I would prefer to stay somewhere more comfortable, but the location, again, can't be beaten.
Hotel room was great and comfy. However, area around the hotel was kind of rowdy.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Don, Chichester
Business traveller
Apr 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great value for a centrally located hotel
Don
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Kristen
Travelled with family
Apr 1, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Staff were very friendly. Great location in the heart of Piccadilly Circus with lots of shopping and dining nearby. Rooms seemed to be a little run down but clean. The complementary drinks in the mini bar were a huge plus!