Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Property amenity
Thistle London Holborn, in central London, offers a warm atmosphere with practical amenities like laundry facilities and a business center. Guests enjoy British cuisine at Kingsley Two Brasserie, lobby refreshments, in-room WiFi, and consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ¥27,343
¥32,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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WC1A 2SD, England, London, Bloomsbury Way

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
  • London Eye - 10 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maui Poke - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang's Noodles - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

Upscale hotel near Shaftesbury Theatre
Located close to The British Museum and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Thistle London Holborn provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a business center. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Kingsley Two Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 16.50 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
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 in guestrooms
  • 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

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 16.50 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle London Holborn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Holborn?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Nov 9, 2025 start from ¥27,343, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle London Holborn located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and London Eye are also within 2 mi (3 km). Holborn Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 5 minutes.

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Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1035 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is next to the British Museum and close to good restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Short walk to Covent Garden and guitar shops. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Wonderful location. Within easy walking distance of theater district.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a free upgrade to this hotel from The Thistle Holborn. Our room was amazing, large, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were given a complimentary breakfast which was delicious. Staff were very polite, efficient and friendly. We came for shopping and a theatre trip and this was the ideal place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ac, comfortable beds. Very convenient location. Great little coffee place next door!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel located close to Covent Garden and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location. Went during a heat wave and the AC wasn't very strong. The room was clean as was the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Bus stop right out front. Not to far from the underground stations. Walking distance to major attractions. The rooms was a good size. Shower waas very clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Comfortable friendly hotel

Excellent stay - staff very friendly and did everything the could to ensure we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
The staff are very good, a special word must be for Laxman nothing was too much trouble so well done to him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great stay

Had a lovely stay for 1 night. Reasonable upgrade to a suite and made the full use of the minibar included. Breakfast was delicious. Hotel was really quiet which was great after a busy day! Staff were friendly and helpful. conveniently located and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The afternoon tea was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, clean and close to theatres and chinatown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location decent room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Very well situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and we were able to check-in and go straight to our rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was okay, windows were very dirty the on the first night the AC did not work and the shower only had cold water. Second night was much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very central &a few minutes walk from Holborn station, room was lovely &staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel - first time we stayed here. Interior of hotel is lovely, bedrooms are extremely comfortable, well equipped and beds provide excellent night’s sleep. Staff very helpful. We would highly recommend the Thistle Hotel in Holborn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its been a few years since I have used Thistle opting for more modern hotel brands of late when visiting London. The hotel lacked warmth and atmosphere. The room was cold and some of the corridors even colder. Despite increasing the room control, there was little impact. The bar was sterile and the menu gave reason why the restaurant appeared sad and lonely. Such a shame as I am a big fan of Holborn which itself has plenty to offer and excellently located. Ultimately, Thistle appears to be a brand with its best years in the rear view mirror. I'm looking forward to a future for Thistle that restores the great heritage of yesteryear but embraces the best features of contemporary hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda Garno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here twice now on business, and it definitely does the trick. Great access to two different tube stations and lines, walkable to much of what I needed, and some nice restaurants. The rooms have a bit of wear and tear (worn carpet, faint stains on the ceilings and walls from windows being open), and occasionally room service trays and other minor detritus are left for over 24 hours in the halls; but overall you know it's a safe and sufficient spot for rest and recharge.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom looks well maintained or renovated. A sofa in the room would be nice given large empty space by the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025