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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel near Big Ben in London

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Snack bar
Reception
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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, Big Ben
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 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
(21 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
(85 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
(9 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

  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Whitcombs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬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

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
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Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
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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

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good location.

Great location. Quiet at night. Bed was a little lumpy but overall a good value for where you are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SERVICE was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sink in the bathroom was blocked, the corridors smelled very musty. But hotel have a great location, so close to everything. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the perfect spot. It was well taken care of and the staff was wonderful. The only issue that I had was that the AC didnt cool the whole room on a hot day. The staff gave us fans to help, but it was still warm. Overall, this place is nice. The breakfast was wrll worth the investment as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location….amazing. Just a block away from the really busy areas so your close to the action but without the noise. Hotel was solid.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean comfortable and in a great location in the heart of many local sites and attractions. The breakfast was excellent offering a wide variety. The downside…charging devices in the suite. Though options were available at bedside and desk to charge devices such as phones, tablets and hearing aids, we found that only one device could be plugged in at a time. If more than one usb or phone/tablet was plugged in, the power became inactive. Hotel staff were not helpful in addressing this issue. Daily service to the room was inconsistent in terms of all things being replenished.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave 4 stars because they had no option to check in before 3pm. After an overnight flight you arrive around 11am or 12pm. I had to lay on the couch in lobby for 2 hours. This was after I went out for lunch. Also, I returned from Paris at 10:40am and asked for 1 extra hour to check out. The woman at front desk fought me on it relentlessly stating the rooms needed to be cleaned for the next guests. There was no way I could get out of the room in 20 min. I showed her on the room card how it states you can ask for a late checkout and told her how i waited til 3pm on the nose to check in for my room and it doesn't take 3 hours to clean a room. She finally agreed to extend my checkout an hour. This was the only downside. Rest of front desk staff was lovely. Don't expect an early check-in or late checkout at this property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find!

Lovely hotel, great location, comfortable bed, good breakfast. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall had a wonderful stay at the Thistle Trafalgar. The location is the biggest winner with this hotel since you have quick access to public transit and are within walking distance from a lot of attractions. It was a little confusing since the Thistle London Piccadilly is on the same street, so just be sure to double check which address before arriving. The hotel room wasn't anything fancy, but it was clean and comfortable enough for our trip. The shower is a little narrow as something to keep in mind. Also there is no fan in the bathroom and which made it a bit damp after each shower. Our visit was in the summer during the heatwave and the strong AC was amazing to have. The room also did not come with a mini-fridge if you're planning on bringing food/leftovers back. The front desk staff were great and we had no issues checking-in/out. If your looking for a budget friendly option, this is a great option!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice. Friendly and helpful staff. Very small bathrooms, no ice maker. But clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic! Location was amazing and the staff helped with anything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Lexington

Excellent location. Large room. Staff was amazing. Our bags were delivered a day late from the airline and the staff helped track the bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect , very clean . Modern, I believe the steps towards the elevator are a little awkward specially when you are pulling luggage. Music is very loud at front desk and waiting areas, making very hard to talk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is PERFECT and the room size is fantastic for central London. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

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

Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel just off Leicester Square but incredibly quiet considering its location. Lovely room and bathroom. Excellent value for money considering the location. Everything is in walking distance and open late! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumaya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025