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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a restaurant, steps from The British Museum

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD
  • Place, Shaftesbury Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Thistle London Holborn is adjacent to The British Museum and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Shaftesbury Theatre. This 129-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Covent Garden Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Old Dutch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

Edwardian hotel with a restaurant, steps from The British Museum
Thistle London Holborn features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 38-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include laptop-compatible safes, phones, and ironing boards. Change of towels is available on request.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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 a free cancellation option available at Thistle London Holborn?

Thistle London Holborn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Feb 1, 2026 start from $136.42, 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's there to do close to Thistle London Holborn?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre, just steps from The British Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Tottenham Court Road and Russell Square. You'll also find Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a casino at the property?

No, Thistle London Holborn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Thistle London Holborn good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Thistle London Holborn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Thistle London Holborn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Thistle London Holborn serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Kingsley Two Brasserie.

Does Thistle London Holborn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thistle London Holborn.

Does Thistle London Holborn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Thistle London Holborn?

The closest major airport to Thistle London Holborn is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.9 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.8 mi away (63-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thistle London Holborn.

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1012 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Great location. Clean room and bathroom - nice size for London. I stay here often.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in a good area and clean, rooms are larger with good storage, just some littel things, like the bar area closed with no notes for decorating, if i woukd of no this i would no of stayed, the door by the lifts slamming all night, their shoukd be a stopper for the noise,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, no notes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our rooms were very quiet considering central location. More variety of snacks, other than just crisps, in the bar during the day e.g. biscuits, cakes would be good as the restaurant didnt cater for this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fuu Ming

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Elad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
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

Jackie

Comfortable room and helpful staff a great location to walk to Covent Garden and the British museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the hotel quiet. Staff at the front desk were friendly and helpful. It was however, difficult to get hot water for the shower in the morning. I would also recommend, as there is no drop off or pick in front of the hotel that travellers be made aware they will have to walk a short distance with suitcases to a side street for a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Francisca

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

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