Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property

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A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Kingsway Hotel."
A hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a chandelier, and a staircase with ornate ironwork.
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
A restaurant with round tables, purple chairs, and blue walls.
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thistle London Holborn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Change of towels is available on request.
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thistle London Holborn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The British Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Kingsley Two Brasserie, a brasserie that serves British cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, 7 meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from The British Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Shaftesbury Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Thistle London Holborn also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This Edwardian London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Kingsley Two Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Kingsley Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift (140 centimetre 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

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

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Perfect for three friends overnight stay and theatre break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central hotel Nice breakfast . Bar not very welcoming decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in experience. Arrived to leave our bags and return later and we were given our room at 12 noon which was a real bonus. Beds really comfy and quiet room. Breakfast had a good choice and food was good quality. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central and lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in great hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for attending the theatre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was really comfortable, the staff were excellent with helping us for everything we needed, the breakfast was really well cooked and everything you’d expect on a buffet breakfast, the location was perfect for visiting the theatres as we booked to see a show.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great food in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. And just what we needed. Simple, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is a little tired Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel in centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Centrally located and right by all the theatres. Quiet and bed was really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay.. the reception staff were amazing especially Saidchat who was lovely especially towards my daughter who was celebrating a very special birthday milestone. The rooms were spotless and the breakfast couldn’t be faulted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gvins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Adequate facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026