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Property remains a good value but some things need improvement. During my visit the escalator from the ground floor to reception did not operate for 2 days. The elevator from ground floor is not well-marked. Bell staff that are supposed to be working at the ground level are rarely helpful. Most often they are speaking to one another or the persons outside that are smoking.

The staf aas friendly but the rooms conditions was bad. And there was a sewage problem. We had to chack out after 1 day.

staff are friendly, clean hotel. 1 major flaw and that was a deal breaker for us was noisy. People in and out all the time even pass midnight. Door open and slam all day long

Great location; big quiet rooms and a very friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was fairly convenient to Paddington Station and close to the Bond Street and Baker Street tube stops. Very convenient for shopping on Oxford Street -- Selfridges is only a block away. The room was a good size for London and very clean. The bathroom was modern and the shower was fully enclosed so you wouldn't spray everywhere. There was a nice rain shower head and plenty of water pressure and hot water. The only minor problem was that our shower door didn't stay closed completely. The bed was comfortable. The amenities I enjoyed were large towels, bathrobes, slippers, and a free stocked mini bar (water, crisps, soda, flapjacks). The two things I give it a "ding" for are the check-in is up a large flight of stairs and there is an escalator to go up, but not to go down. So, a little bit tricky for taking your large suitcases out. I also didn't enjoy the "smell" of the hotel. I'm not sure what the smell was, but it permeated the elevator, lobby and hallways. The staff were all pleasant. I would stay at this hotel again if it was a convenient location for me. On this trip we visited Wembley Stadium and access to the two tube stops nearby made it a straight shot to the stadium. The restaurant choices were a bit limited within walking distance, but easy enough to hop on a bus right on Oxford Street.

Nice hotel, large room, very clean, free mini bar which was a very nice surprise, deli and restaurant in lobby, taxis always outside. Beware that room service fees were about 30% higher than what was advertised on the room service menu found in the room. When this was mentioned, they refused to take the menu out of the room - so the next room visitor will experience the same issue.

We had a wonderful stay at the Amba hotel. Location is great and close to everything. Definitely stay there next time !

The location of this hotel is good. However, the room was dirty (stained sheets, dirty bathroom floor, and long dark hairs everywhere!). The check in process was a hassle as well. Front desk employees did not seem to know how to do their job.

I enjoy staying in this hotel mainly for location. The rooms are big and very comfortable. Cleaning needs more work but I think this is due to number of rooms comparing to working staff.

Everything was great and the staff was too friendly. Also, the bar tenders which were on shift on the 22nd were amazingly friendly. One bigbiaaue ia the bed sheets... Moat of their bed sheets needs to be replaced as they have wine stain on them which the laundry can't remove it. Otherwise all was excellent.

Bryanston Street London England

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Oxford Street and Hyde Park
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and in public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness center

Located in London City Centre, Thistle London Marble Arch is next to popular attractions like Oxford Street and Selfridges. This 692-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.


Dining

For your convenience, a English breakfast is served each morning for a fee. Satisfy your hunger without leaving your room with room service, or quench your thirst with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Free minibar items, espresso makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.


Property features

At Thistle London Marble Arch, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Offsite parking is available for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and free newspapers.

Room options

Executive Twin Room

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Apartment)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Family Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Thistle London Marble Arch

Everyone (7) Couples (1) Family (1)
3
Business Business

Property remains a good value but some things need improvement. During my visit the escalator from the ground floor to reception did not operate for 2 days. The elevator from ground floor is not well-marked. Bell staff that are supposed to be working at the ground level are rarely helpful. Most often they are speaking to one another or the persons outside that are smoking.

By on Feb 25, 2023

Review comment responded on Feb 25, 2023

Dear Brian,Thank you for completing our online survey, we really do appreciate our guests taking the time to share their experiences with us. Our team constantly strives to provide excellent customer service and create memorable moments and it extremely disappointing to hear that we did not do this during your recent stay.I will address your issue with the team and assure you that poor service is not typical of Thistle London Marble Arch. Again, my sincere apologies and hoping that you may give us another chance when you are next visiting London.Yours sincerely,Tony HillGeneral Manager

2
Family

The staf aas friendly but the rooms conditions was bad. And there was a sewage problem. We had to chack out after 1 day.

By on Dec 17, 2019

Review comment responded on Dec 17, 2019

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us at Amba Hotel Marble Arch. I am, however, very sorry that on some fronts, your stay was less than perfect. I do hope that in spite of these concerns you would feel comfortable staying with us again, and remain entirely at your disposal should you ever require any assistance at all with future reservations. Kind regards,

2
Partner Couples

staff are friendly, clean hotel. 1 major flaw and that was a deal breaker for us was noisy. People in and out all the time even pass midnight. Door open and slam all day long

By on Nov 17, 2019

Review comment responded on Nov 18, 2019

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us at Amba Hotel Marble Arch. I am, however, very sorry that on some fronts, your stay was less than perfect. I do hope that in spite of these concerns you would feel comfortable staying with us again, and remain entirely at your disposal should you ever require any assistance at all with future reservations. Kind regards,

5
Friends

Great location; big quiet rooms and a very friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.

By on Jun 3, 2019

Review comment responded on Jun 4, 2019

Thank you very much for having taken the time to complete a review following your recent stay with us. I am delighted to see that you had such a great experience and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back at Amba Hotel Marble Arch the next time your travels take you to London. Kind Regards, Steve Cane General Manager

1
Everyone

By on Apr 13, 2019

Review comment responded on Apr 14, 2019

Thank you for having taken the time to complete a review following your recent stay with us. I am sorry to see however that in some aspects your stay fell short of expectations, and would like to assure you that the feedback provided will be used internally to improve matters for the future I hope that your recent experience has not permanently tarnished your perception of our hotel and services, and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again the next time your travels take you to London. Kind Regards, Steve Cane General Manager

4
Everyone

The hotel was fairly convenient to Paddington Station and close to the Bond Street and Baker Street tube stops. Very convenient for shopping on Oxford Street -- Selfridges is only a block away. The room was a good size for London and very clean. The bathroom was modern and the shower was fully enclosed so you wouldn't spray everywhere. There was a nice rain shower head and plenty of water pressure and hot water. The only minor problem was that our shower door didn't stay closed completely. The bed was comfortable. The amenities I enjoyed were large towels, bathrobes, slippers, and a free stocked mini bar (water, crisps, soda, flapjacks). The two things I give it a "ding" for are the check-in is up a large flight of stairs and there is an escalator to go up, but not to go down. So, a little bit tricky for taking your large suitcases out. I also didn't enjoy the "smell" of the hotel. I'm not sure what the smell was, but it permeated the elevator, lobby and hallways. The staff were all pleasant. I would stay at this hotel again if it was a convenient location for me. On this trip we visited Wembley Stadium and access to the two tube stops nearby made it a straight shot to the stadium. The restaurant choices were a bit limited within walking distance, but easy enough to hop on a bus right on Oxford Street.

By , from Jacksonville, FL on Nov 1, 2018

Review comment responded on Nov 19, 2018

Thank you ever so much for having taken the time to share this wonderful review following your recent stay with us. I am thrilled to see that the quality of the service, as well as the range of amenities provided in your room as part of the Amba brand standards, all contributed positively to an enjoyable stay and you feel comfortable recommending us on Orbitz. I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back here in the not too distant future, and in the meantime, wish you well.

5
Everyone

Nice hotel, large room, very clean, free mini bar which was a very nice surprise, deli and restaurant in lobby, taxis always outside. Beware that room service fees were about 30% higher than what was advertised on the room service menu found in the room. When this was mentioned, they refused to take the menu out of the room - so the next room visitor will experience the same issue.

By on Jun 14, 2018

Review comment responded on Jun 16, 2018

Thank you for having taken the time to complete a review following your recent stay with us. I am pleased to see that you had an enjoyable experience . We have taken your feedback on the room service menu and will investigate and make the necessary amendments. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back at Amba Hotel Marble Arch the next time your travels take you to London. Regards Taniya Jaffery

5

great hotel

Everyone

We had a wonderful stay at the Amba hotel. Location is great and close to everything. Definitely stay there next time !

By on Mar 18, 2018

Review comment responded on Mar 26, 2018

Dear Reviewer Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your recent stay I am so pleased that you felt the hotel was great and would stay with us again, We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Jane

3

good location, dirty rooms

Everyone

The location of this hotel is good. However, the room was dirty (stained sheets, dirty bathroom floor, and long dark hairs everywhere!). The check in process was a hassle as well. Front desk employees did not seem to know how to do their job.

By on Aug 23, 2017

Review comment responded on Aug 25, 2017

Dear Reviewer Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your recent stay . I am really sorry that the service we offered was disappointing and for this I do apologise . The cleanliness of our rooms is of the utmost importance to us and your comments will be addressed . We appreciate your feedback which we take extremely seriously kind regards Jane

4

excellent location if you go to london for shoppin

Everyone

I enjoy staying in this hotel mainly for location. The rooms are big and very comfortable. Cleaning needs more work but I think this is due to number of rooms comparing to working staff.

By , from ATQ on Jan 28, 2017

Review comment responded on Feb 24, 2017

Dear Ahmed Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay . I am pleased that you enjoyed your visit and especially liked the location of the hotel . We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes Jane

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