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About the Hotel

Bloomsbury Way, London, United Kingdom, WC1A 2SD

Thistle London Holborn is a 4-star boutique hotel in Bloomsbury, featuring modern facilities and a vibrant ambiance. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, along with business services that include meeting rooms and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at Thistle London Holborn offer premium bedding, air conditioning, and Smart TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay. The hotel has 129 en-suite rooms including a variety of options such as Standard Singles, Deluxe Kings, and spacious Junior Suites with lounge areas and Nespresso machines.

Dining & Leisure

Dining is available at the Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British and European cuisine, and the Kingsley Bar, which offers a range of drinks and light meals. Afternoon tea features classic scones and finger sandwiches, served in a chic setting, perfect for pre-theatre dining.

Business & Events

Thistle London Holborn includes seven versatile event spaces that can accommodate up to 100 guests, equipped with high-speed internet and presentation technology. The dedicated events team ensures successful meetings and celebrations.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is conveniently located near key attractions such as the British Museum, Covent Garden, and Oxford Street, making it easy for guests to explore London's cultural offerings. Nearby transport options include Holborn and Tottenham Court Road Underground stations, providing straightforward access to the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Executive King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

London 1.2 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 14.2 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 28.3 km

Train

Charing Cross Railway Station 1.1 km

Underground

Holborn tube400 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Bloomsbury Way, London, United Kingdom, WC1A 2SD

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Bloomsbury Way, London, United Kingdom, WC1A 2SD

City landmarks

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

2.0 km

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.2 km

Square

Trafalgar Square

1.2 km

Museum

National Gallery

1.3 km

Church

Westminster Abbey

2.0 km

Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

2.7 km

Gallery

Tate Modern

2.1 km

Oxford Street

740 m

Square

Piccadilly Circus

1.2 km

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

2.2 km

Public Building

Houses of Parliament

2.0 km

Park

Hyde Park

3.1 km

Market

Borough Market

2.7 km

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

2.2 km

Clive Steps

Churchill War Rooms

2.1 km

Museum

London Transport Museum

820 m

Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

1.1 km

Whitehall Palace Whitehall Horse Guards Avenue

Banqueting House

1.6 km

Great Central House

Marylebone

2.1 km

Castle

Tower of London

3.5 km

Library

British Library

1.8 km

Event hall

Somerset House

1.1 km

Palace

St James's Park

2.2 km

Gallery

Wallace Collection

2.2 km

Museum

Museum of London

2.2 km

Nearby

Museum

The British Museum

350 m

Opera House

Covent Garden

470 m

Museum

Sir John Soane's Museum

590 m

Bloomsbury

Gordon Square

180 m

Seven Dials Covent Garden

Seven Dials

560 m

Restaurants

Abeno

70 m

47 Museum Street

Prezzo New Oxford Street

60 m

34 New Oxford Street

Yang's Palace Club 33

40 m

33 Bloomsbury Way

The Old Crown Public House

70 m

33 New Oxford Street Bloomsbury

Happy Lamb Hot Pot Restaurant

100 m

2 New Oxford Street

Le Bistro Savoir Faire

120 m

42 New Oxford Street

Ruskin's Cafe

120 m

Bloomsbury London 41B Museum Street

The Coffee Gallery

100 m

23 Museum Street

Il Castelletto

150 m

17 Bury Place

Chang's Noodles

90 m

36-38 New Oxford Street Bloomsbury

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Friendly Staff

Misleading Pictures

Inconsistent Dining

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.6

Location

8.5

Service

8.4

Dining

6.9

4.5/5 based on 3195 reviews

#212 of 1,205 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

Harry

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers excellent and comfortable rooms, with a perfect location for the West End, though not as pictured during booking. The service was outstanding, especially accommodating early check-in and going out of their way to assist us. The location is top-notch, within walking distance of restaurants and the subway. The dining experience provided everything you could want, despite some dishes being subpar.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very, very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially at reception and the bar, were brilliant and very helpful.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, near tube stations and the British Museum.

Dining

7.0

The dining options had everything you could want.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the amenities we needed.

Convenient Location

Misleading Pictures

Billy

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.6/10

I found the hotel to have a beautiful king-sized bed that was extremely comfortable. The room felt a bit stuffy and noisy due to the air conditioning, and there was a unique layout involving stairs. The service was slow to refill buffet items but conveniently close to the tube station. The location was not the best, as it was on a crowded street, but within walking distance to theaters and underground stations. The dining options were good, with a decent selection and service. Overall, a mixed experience but with some highlights.

Rooms

7.0

The king-sized bed was incredibly comfortable, but the room felt stuffy and a bit noisy due to the air conditioning. The layout involving stairs was a bit quirky.

Service

7.0

The service was slow in refilling the buffet items, but the staff were more than willing to hold our bags and were friendly despite the language barrier.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location on a narrow, crowded street with a nearby bus stop wasn't ideal, but it was within walking distance to theaters, underground stations, and the museum/shopping area.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience provided a good selection with decent service, although nothing extraordinary. The breakfast was okay, but there was an upgrade upon arrival.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic facilities, nothing remarkable but functional.

comfortable bed

noisy room

Johnny

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms, although a bit tired, were very clean, quiet, and comfortable with a great temperature control system and free wifi. The service was friendly and efficient, and the location was just perfect for our needs with plenty of dining options nearby. The dining experience was a bit of a letdown with some food issues, but overall, a good stay.

Rooms

8.0

The Junior Suite looked a little tired but was very clean, quiet, and comfortable, offering excellent temperature control and a free wifi connection. It was huge, very clean, and had all the facilities we required.

Service

9.0

The service throughout our stay was extremely helpful and friendly. From the breakfast room staff to the maid who assisted us, everyone was efficient and accommodating.

Location

7.0

The location of the hotel was good for our needs, with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. It was ideal for us, despite being on a very loud main street.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the food was very enjoyable and offered a great variety, there were some issues like food left out and not warm enough. The pricing was a bit on the expensive side.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered all the facilities we needed for a comfortable stay, including room service, dry cleaning, and laundry. However, the dining setup could use some improvements to better preserve the food quality.

Chris

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

I loved the hotel's convenient location for exploring the city, although the room upgrade was smaller than expected. The wooden doors added a nice touch, but the rooms were quite hot during my stay. The service was superb, with friendly and helpful staff who even accommodated early check-in. The dining options were above average, especially the breakfast selection. The facilities were adequate, but the room could have been more spacious for the price paid.

Rooms

7.0

The room, which was a free upgrade, was smaller than anticipated and quite hot.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Alexandra, were incredibly friendly and helpful, making my stay pleasant.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was ideal for exploring the city and visiting attractions like Covent Garden and the British Museum.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience exceeded my expectations, with a diverse breakfast menu and delicious options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, but the room could have been more spacious for the price paid.

Paul

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were of a generous size and very comfortable, although they needed a bit of a touch-up after 6 pm. The staff, however, were incredibly friendly and helpful. The service was top-notch, and the location was ideal for exploring nearby attractions. The dining experience had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were very comfortable, but a little grubby with the ceiling and coving needing a clean and paint.

Service

9.0

The staff were a real credit to the hotel - polite, friendly, and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location was great, only a short walk from the theatre, Regent street, and the British museum.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent, although there were some issues with pricing and service.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, but there were some areas that could use improvement.

Tim

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The location was ideal for exploring London, just a short walk from popular attractions. However, the dining experience was a bit inconsistent, and there were some issues with the breakfast service.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were a good size, clean, and conveniently located near the stairs on the first floor. However, they did not match the high quality of the rest of the hotel.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Alexandra, were very friendly, helpful, and attentive to all our needs, making our stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect for exploring London, with easy access to popular areas like Covent Garden and Soho within walking distance. It was also convenient for visiting the theatre and other attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the breakfast was filling and set us up for the day, some items seemed overcooked and unappealing. The pricing of breakfast and the additional charges were a bit of a downside.

Facilities

7.0

Bruce

United States, August 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were super comfortable and very clean, exactly what we needed after exploring London all day. The disabled facilities and proximity to Holborn tube station were exceptional. However, not all aspects were perfect, as some staff members were disinterested at times.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were great, super comfortable, and very clean. I definitely will be back!

Service

7.0

The service was a bit of a mix - most staff were extremely apologetic and helpful, but there were instances of disinterested behavior.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, close to the tube station and within walking distance of Covent Garden, Soho, and Theatreland. Perfect for exploring different parts of London!

Dining

8.0

I didn't try the dining at the hotel as there were plenty of restaurants around, but the options seemed good and varied.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were good overall, with disabled facilities and a convenient location near the tube station.

John

United States, August 2023

6.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives: the room was situated at the back on the 1st floor with an obscured view and uncomfortable pillows, but we received complementary food and drink when it wasn't quite ready. The temperature control in the room was a bit tricky, either too hot or too cold.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was at the back on the 1st floor with a somewhat obscured view. The carpet looked old, and the pillows were very uncomfortable. However, the hotel provided us with complimentary food and drink as our room wasn't ready, which was a nice gesture. Overall, the room felt average with some drawbacks.

Service

7.0

The service at the hotel was pleasant, although a bit on the pricey side. We were welcomed without a knock at 9am, and the staff, particularly the gentleman who checked us in, was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The availability of room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink added to the convenience.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was ideal for my purposes, being very central for shopping with a short walk to Oxford St and the nearby tube station. However, the fixed headboard lamp was too close for comfort. It was convenient for my visit to the Palace theatre but overall just an okay location. The area seemed to match the vibe of the place.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the breakfast was great with a variety of options including breads, cereals, pastries, and a delicious English breakfast, it was overpriced at £12. It might be worth exploring other nearby cafes for a better value. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the grits. The location of the dining area was amazing.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities at the hotel were decent, with standard amenities available. However, there weren't any standout features that truly wowed me. The value for money could be better considering what was offered.

Doug

United States, August 2023

8.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel, located perfectly for sightseeing with excellent service from the staff. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, but the dining options were a bit limited. The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, adding to the overall positive experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, making my stay relaxing.

Service

9.0

The staff provided excellent service, going above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect for sightseeing and exploring the city with ease.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options were adequate, I felt there could have been a bit more variety in the menu.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, adding to the overall comfort of my stay.

Kathryn

United States, July 2023

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The room was large, comfortable, and located on the sixth floor, providing a peaceful environment. The staff was extremely professional, friendly, and helpful. The location was ideal for accessing theatres and museums. The dining experience was great, despite needing to arrive early for the best selection. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at this hotel.

Rooms

8.0

The room was a good size without feeling cramped or too large.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely professional, friendly, and helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel is placed in a strategic position between the British Museum, Tottenham Court Road, and the area of theatres.

Dining

8.0

The dining was great although you needed to get there early for the best choices and hot food.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered various services like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink.

friendly staff

limited dining choices

Hugh

United States, May 2023

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Despite the incredibly noisy heater, the room was comfortable with a large bathroom, allowing us to freshen up and explore London. The bed was very comfortable, providing a great night’s sleep.

Rooms

8.0

The room was comfortable with a large bathroom and a very comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

The staff were nice, friendly, and professional.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located between Holborn and Tottenham Court Rd tube stations, perfect for exploring London and visiting the theatres. It's just a short walk from the nearest tube station and close to various amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was okay, but I wished it could have been warmer and the scrambled eggs weren't the best.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had everything I needed and more.

Francis

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with plenty of storage space, but cleanliness may be an issue. The service is accommodating and supportive, providing a comfortable experience. The location is ideal for exploring various attractions, though returning from shows may not be as pleasant. The dining options are satisfactory with a variety of choices available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious with plenty of cupboard and wardrobe space, but cleanliness could be improved.

Service

8.0

The service was accommodating and supportive, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Location

9.0

The location was great, offering easy access to various attractions and public transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience provided a variety of choices, but there is room for improvement.