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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel near Big Ben in London

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.50 per person)
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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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)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 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
(38 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
(89 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
(10 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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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
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitcombs - ‬2 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

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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Reviews

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fine other than the bugs

A/C didn’t work and gnats kept appearing in the bathroom, possibly emerging from the shower drain. Clean otherwise. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

dee

Travelled with partner
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Arfon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a deluxe king room and were glad of the extra space compared to the double rooms. Our key card opened a room that was not allocated to us ( we got the wrong number) and only realised once we were in and commented how small the room and bed were. We then went to the correct room which the key card also opened- I did inform reception of this anomaly. The room was well decorated and the carpet appeared relatively new with no stains. The bathroom was very small, no space for all the towels to hang and very little space for toothbrushes etc. The towels were big and of good quality. The bed was a link bed, so two single mattresses zipped together, unfortunately my side of the bed was very uncomfortable due to the mattress having a huge dip/hole in the middle right where my hips were, so I didn’t sleep well. I would expect better of a 4* hotel. Housekeeping was efficient when they eventually got round to cleaning our room. We were out by 9am every morning and tended to come back about 3.30pm for a little rest and change of clothes - housekeeping still hadn’t been, it was after 4pm before they cleaned our room, again not 4*. The A/C was very efficient. The hotel was very convenient for walking everywhere and for the underground. We didn’t eat in the restaurant or the breakfast buffet.There is an outside area for drinks and food, but it didn’t look very appealing and we never saw anybody using it. The bed let this hotel down!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A pretty good and affordable hotel. The location is excellent. It’s steps from Trafalgar Square and the theatre district but still on a quiet street. The air conditioning broke halfway through a weeklong stay and it was very warm. They were trying to fix it but never did.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room by London standards with a huge and very comfortable bed. Bathroom very small but the shower was excellent. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location . Very friendly and helpful staff . Buffet breakfast excellent lots of choice . Room prefect . Very comfy bed . Short distances to many tube and bus stops .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

This hotel is DATED. The room needs to be updated desperately. Although the bed and pillows are comfortable, the CARPET is stained and disgusting. We we had a HUGE wet area of the carpet upon arriving and my daughter stepped in it as soon as we started to unpack.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shejoun, qortuba

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

Friendly Staff and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fabuko

The location of the hotel was wonderful, close to theatres, Leicester square, China town, art galleries and Trafalgar square to name a few. The room was clean and spacious. The room and bathroom were clean but looked a little tired in places - grouting in places, furnishings however all in all a great stay and wound return again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was situated in a good place. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The staff were very helpful, they kept our cases before check in and after check out. It was a really nice clean hotel and i will be using it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had. The room was visibly dirty, with mold, mildew, and limescale — completely unacceptable for any guest. I ended up cleaning it myself just to feel comfortable. Even worse, when I raised the issue, the manager was rude and dismissive, offering no real support or accountability. I had two rooms booked for a 10-day stay and expected at least basic cleanliness and respectful service. Deeply disappointing.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location was excellent as a tourist in London. We could walk to many sites, close to the West End for theater, and easy access to 2 subway stations. We loved our room, very cool during a super hot week in London!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early due to seeing a show. Managed to leave bag with hotel reception staff. There was an issue with the room which was double booked. When we came back from the show we were eventually upgraded (had to wait around for this. I would have this should have been done whilst we were out). The room was big (as was the bed). Quite a large TV to watch movies and football on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gareth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Treated absolutely terrible!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Medford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything but at the same time two blocks away from the noise and chaos of Piccadilly Circus. It is what I needed, not fancy but clean and comfortable, and very close to public transportation, and also close to the theaters. We just walked from the hotel to everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025