The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property

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Reception hall
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Courtyard
Honeymoon Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS
  • Place, Abingdon County Hall Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Abingdon Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a business center. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
The Crown & Thistle offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Crown & Thistle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a business center, and meeting rooms
  • Steps from Thames River and 12 minutes by car from University of Oxford
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Crown & Thistle also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Crown Thistle Inn Abingdon
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The Crown Thistle Inn
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The Crown & Thistle Inn
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The Crown & Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 338 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly hotel, good rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing, service was excellent, parking was free and right behind the house and we loved the luxurious amenities in the room. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotel restaurants we've been to! They upgraded our room since it was a slow time of year. Rooms are beautiful, historic with modern touches. Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. We stayed for New Year with friends. Food for both breakfast and dinner was of a very good standard. Cleanliness was amazing as was the general service by all staff. Parking was easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. But room could do with a deep clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee excellent . Staff friendly. Room average with aircon above beds which was annoying when it turned on and off ….. best left off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan, Beckenham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first indication of what was to come was the chipped paintwork and threadbare carpet on the staircase and landings. The room was small, cramped and uninspiring my husband was particularly disappointed by the mould in the shower and the totally inadequate lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all really helpful and friendly, breakfast was good. Only complaint was room was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character inn/pub with comfortable rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room had no heating except a small portable fan heater and noisey aircon . Room was freezing overnight and morning. Nice staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kris

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room felt tired, the reception was unstaffed at check out time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, amenities were excellent, staff were kind and helpful, room was great, breakfast even better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

S

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Friendly staff. Just a lovely place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bathroom, breakfast was tasty and a good selection on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025