Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $205
$171 nightly
$205 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • Place, Theatreland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at Thistle London Holborn, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from The British Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Eye.

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shaftesbury Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bloomsbury Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Cartoon Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trades Union Congress Building - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Old Dutch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel has 6 floors in 1 building and offers discounted parking nearby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kingsley Two Brasserie, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kingsley Two Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Kingsley Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kingsley Bar
  • Kingsley Two Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel London
Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel
Thistle Holborn Kingsley
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Kingsley By Thistle London
Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn
Thistle London Holborn Hotel
Thistle London Holborn London
Thistle London Holborn Hotel London

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, welcoming staff, centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, good breakfast. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Great location for getting around. Charming neighborhood. Nice bar; nice restaurant. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful, accommodating. I stayed five days and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Next time I return to London, I will stay again. Excellent value for the prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Perfect for three friends overnight stay and theatre break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central hotel Nice breakfast . Bar not very welcoming decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon Pommersgaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. OK breakfast nothing special but gets the job done. Nice location. Very central.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and it was easy to drop our suitcase off before we checked in to make sure that we were at the theatre in time for the show.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in experience. Arrived to leave our bags and return later and we were given our room at 12 noon which was a real bonus. Beds really comfy and quiet room. Breakfast had a good choice and food was good quality. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in great hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central and lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great food in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was really comfortable, the staff were excellent with helping us for everything we needed, the breakfast was really well cooked and everything you’d expect on a buffet breakfast, the location was perfect for visiting the theatres as we booked to see a show.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for attending the theatre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel in centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a little tired Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Centrally located and right by all the theatres. Quiet and bed was really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. And just what we needed. Simple, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026