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Thistle London Holborn

Property class: 4

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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, Theatreland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive King Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a sign promoting environmental awareness.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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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

  • 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fishoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Old Dutch - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

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 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

  • 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 22 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features 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

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 Sep 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Holborn on Sep 13, 2026 start from $236, including 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 Oxford Street and Russell Square. You'll also find Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Thistle London Holborn?

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

Are there hot tubs at Thistle London Holborn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Thistle London Holborn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Thistle London Holborn.

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice centrally located hotel. The bus stop is right outside the door. The bed was comfy. Not the most soft, but not super hard. The pillows were a little too hard for my taste.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, great location, amazing quality for the price. Was pleasantly surprised at how large a regular room was. Highly recommend, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Bloomsbury. Room was small but well appointed. For my 11 night stay the small fridge was very useful. Room was quiet, water was hot, no issues at all. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert and Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bottom line: this is a very old hotel in great need of refreshing. If you stay here and expect that, you'll do OK. The location at Holborn is A+; close to buses, underground, theatres, restaurants, shopping, and more. However (1) the room's carpets were filthy, (2) the toilet only randomly flushed, and the (3( thermostat took forever to work (heat or cold). The bathroom was another A+: great shower and hot water. The staff did their very best, but the age of the hotel eventually 'won out'.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chitralekha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious & clean room and friendly staff! We also enjoyed the restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Pernilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There could be more options for the breakfast. There wasn’t much to choose from if you’re not into the English breakfast type of hot food. However the overall experience was great; nice hotel with perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very courteous and hotel is lovely. The room was quiet and bed quite comfortable. This hotel is centrally located to everything we were planning and only 10 minutes from the Euston train station for the next leg of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and attentive staff. Always willing to help. Bathtub drain in room 427 needs to be cleared. Slow draining in ankle feet of water but overall excellent as always. 2nd time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Good location, friendly staff and overall clean. However breakfast served wasn’t that great
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026