THISTLE LONDON HOLBORN, London – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
Bloomsbury Way,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1A 2SD,
Greater London
Thistle London Holborn - Boutique Edwardian hotel with modern facilities near British Museum
Located in Bloomsbury, this Edwardian hotel is a 5-minute walk from Holborn and Tottenham Court Road Underground stations. The British Museum is a 5-minute walk away, with Covent Garden and Oxford Street shopping within a few minutes' walk. The hotel features a restaurant serving British and European cuisine, a bar with drinks and light meals, and an afternoon tea service with scones, preserves, and clotted cream. Business amenities include multiple meeting rooms and boardrooms with free WiFi, LCD TVs, and ergonomic seating. The 24-hour reception offers check-in and check-out services.
Additional perks of the hotel
Free super-speed WiFi throughout the hotel
On-site meeting rooms for up to 40 people theater-style
Traditional British afternoon tea service
Proximity to King's Cross, St Pancras and Euston rail stations
24-hour reception and check-out service
Accommodation Options
The hotel offers 129 en-suite rooms including Standard Single, Standard Twin, and Executive King rooms. All rooms feature premium bedding, air conditioning, free WiFi, laptop-friendly workspaces, and flat-screen LCD TVs with Freeview. Executive King rooms include a king-size bed and sofa bed. Standard Twin rooms accommodate two guests with twin beds. Standard Single rooms are designed for solo travelers.
Other conveniences
Complimentary tea and coffee facilities in all rooms
En-suite bathrooms with toiletries and hairdryers
Ironing facilities and heating in rooms
Mini-bar in Executive rooms
Sitting area in Executive King rooms
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Bloomsbury Way,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1A 2SD,
Greater London
Map view
Bloomsbury Way,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1A 2SD,
Greater London
City landmarks
Landmark
Coca-Cola London Eye
1.3
mi
Garden
Buckingham Palace
1.4
mi
Square
Trafalgar Square
4000 ft
Museum
National Gallery
4400 ft
Church
Westminster Abbey
1.3
mi
Landmark
Big Ben
1.7
mi
Gallery
Tate Modern
1.3
mi
Landmark
Oxford Street
2500 ft
Square
Piccadilly Circus
4000 ft
Landmark
Madame Tussauds London
1.4
mi
Public Building
Houses of Parliament
1.3
mi
Park
Hyde Park
1.9
mi
Market
Borough Market
1.7
mi
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
1.3
mi
Landmark
Churchill War Rooms
1.3
mi
Museum
London Transport Museum
2700 ft
Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
3600 ft
Landmark
Banqueting House
1.0
mi
Landmark
Marylebone
1.3
mi
Castle
Tower of London
2.2
mi
Library
British Library
1.1
mi
Event hall
Somerset House
3500 ft
Palace
St James's Park
1.4
mi
Gallery
Wallace Collection
1.4
mi
Museum
Museum of London
1.4
mi
Nearby
Museum
The British Museum
1200 ft
Opera House
Covent Garden
1600 ft
Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum
2000 ft
Bloomsbury
Gordon Square
600 ft
Seven Dials Covent Garden
Seven Dials
1900 ft
Restaurants
Abeno
300 ft
47 Museum Street
Prezzo New Oxford Street
200 ft
34 New Oxford Street
Yang's Palace Club 33
200 ft
33 Bloomsbury Way
The Old Crown Public House
300 ft
33 New Oxford Street Bloomsbury
Happy Lamb Hot Pot Restaurant
400 ft
2 New Oxford Street
Le Bistro Savoir Faire
400 ft
42 New Oxford Street
Ruskin's Cafe
400 ft
Bloomsbury London 41B Museum Street
The Coffee Gallery
400 ft
23 Museum Street
Il Castelletto
500 ft
17 Bury Place
Chang's Noodles
300 ft
36-38 New Oxford Street Bloomsbury
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
100%
loved it & would return
Convenient Location
Friendly Staff
Misleading Pictures
Inconsistent Dining
10.0/10
Perfect
Rooms
7.6
Location
8.5
Service
8.4
Dining
6.9
Guest reviews
10.0/10
based on 12 reviews
4.5/5
based on 3195 reviews
8.1
8.1/10 based on 3150 reviews
#212 of 1,205 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor
Harry
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.2/10
The hotel offers excellent and comfortable rooms, with a perfect location for the West End, though not as pictured during booking. The service was outstanding, especially accommodating early check-in and going out of their way to assist us. The location is top-notch, within walking distance of restaurants and the subway. The dining experience provided everything you could want, despite some dishes being subpar.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very, very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially at reception and the bar, were brilliant and very helpful.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, near tube stations and the British Museum.
Dining
7.0
The dining options had everything you could want.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had all the amenities we needed.
Convenient Location
Misleading Pictures
Billy
United Kingdom,
December
2023
6.6/10
I found the hotel to have a beautiful king-sized bed that was extremely comfortable. The room felt a bit stuffy and noisy due to the air conditioning, and there was a unique layout involving stairs. The service was slow to refill buffet items but conveniently close to the tube station. The location was not the best, as it was on a crowded street, but within walking distance to theaters and underground stations. The dining options were good, with a decent selection and service. Overall, a mixed experience but with some highlights.
Rooms
7.0
The king-sized bed was incredibly comfortable, but the room felt stuffy and a bit noisy due to the air conditioning. The layout involving stairs was a bit quirky.
Service
7.0
The service was slow in refilling the buffet items, but the staff were more than willing to hold our bags and were friendly despite the language barrier.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location on a narrow, crowded street with a nearby bus stop wasn't ideal, but it was within walking distance to theaters, underground stations, and the museum/shopping area.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience provided a good selection with decent service, although nothing extraordinary. The breakfast was okay, but there was an upgrade upon arrival.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides basic facilities, nothing remarkable but functional.
comfortable bed
noisy room
Johnny
United States,
November
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms, although a bit tired, were very clean, quiet, and comfortable with a great temperature control system and free wifi. The service was friendly and efficient, and the location was just perfect for our needs with plenty of dining options nearby. The dining experience was a bit of a letdown with some food issues, but overall, a good stay.
Rooms
8.0
The Junior Suite looked a little tired but was very clean, quiet, and comfortable, offering excellent temperature control and a free wifi connection. It was huge, very clean, and had all the facilities we required.
Service
9.0
The service throughout our stay was extremely helpful and friendly. From the breakfast room staff to the maid who assisted us, everyone was efficient and accommodating.
Location
7.0
The location of the hotel was good for our needs, with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. It was ideal for us, despite being on a very loud main street.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the food was very enjoyable and offered a great variety, there were some issues like food left out and not warm enough. The pricing was a bit on the expensive side.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered all the facilities we needed for a comfortable stay, including room service, dry cleaning, and laundry. However, the dining setup could use some improvements to better preserve the food quality.
Chris
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.0/10
I loved the hotel's convenient location for exploring the city, although the room upgrade was smaller than expected. The wooden doors added a nice touch, but the rooms were quite hot during my stay. The service was superb, with friendly and helpful staff who even accommodated early check-in. The dining options were above average, especially the breakfast selection. The facilities were adequate, but the room could have been more spacious for the price paid.
Rooms
7.0
The room, which was a free upgrade, was smaller than anticipated and quite hot.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially Alexandra, were incredibly friendly and helpful, making my stay pleasant.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was ideal for exploring the city and visiting attractions like Covent Garden and the British Museum.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience exceeded my expectations, with a diverse breakfast menu and delicious options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but the room could have been more spacious for the price paid.
Paul
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were of a generous size and very comfortable, although they needed a bit of a touch-up after 6 pm. The staff, however, were incredibly friendly and helpful. The service was top-notch, and the location was ideal for exploring nearby attractions. The dining experience had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very comfortable, but a little grubby with the ceiling and coving needing a clean and paint.
Service
9.0
The staff were a real credit to the hotel - polite, friendly, and helpful.
Location
8.0
The location was great, only a short walk from the theatre, Regent street, and the British museum.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent, although there were some issues with pricing and service.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but there were some areas that could use improvement.
Tim
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.6/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The location was ideal for exploring London, just a short walk from popular attractions. However, the dining experience was a bit inconsistent, and there were some issues with the breakfast service.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a good size, clean, and conveniently located near the stairs on the first floor. However, they did not match the high quality of the rest of the hotel.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially Alexandra, were very friendly, helpful, and attentive to all our needs, making our stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect for exploring London, with easy access to popular areas like Covent Garden and Soho within walking distance. It was also convenient for visiting the theatre and other attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the breakfast was filling and set us up for the day, some items seemed overcooked and unappealing. The pricing of breakfast and the additional charges were a bit of a downside.
Facilities
7.0
Bruce
United States,
August
2023
8.2/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were super comfortable and very clean, exactly what we needed after exploring London all day. The disabled facilities and proximity to Holborn tube station were exceptional. However, not all aspects were perfect, as some staff members were disinterested at times.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were great, super comfortable, and very clean. I definitely will be back!
Service
7.0
The service was a bit of a mix - most staff were extremely apologetic and helpful, but there were instances of disinterested behavior.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to the tube station and within walking distance of Covent Garden, Soho, and Theatreland. Perfect for exploring different parts of London!
Dining
8.0
I didn't try the dining at the hotel as there were plenty of restaurants around, but the options seemed good and varied.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were good overall, with disabled facilities and a convenient location near the tube station.
John
United States,
August
2023
6.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives: the room was situated at the back on the 1st floor with an obscured view and uncomfortable pillows, but we received complementary food and drink when it wasn't quite ready. The temperature control in the room was a bit tricky, either too hot or too cold.
Rooms
6.0
The room I stayed in was at the back on the 1st floor with a somewhat obscured view. The carpet looked old, and the pillows were very uncomfortable. However, the hotel provided us with complimentary food and drink as our room wasn't ready, which was a nice gesture. Overall, the room felt average with some drawbacks.
Service
7.0
The service at the hotel was pleasant, although a bit on the pricey side. We were welcomed without a knock at 9am, and the staff, particularly the gentleman who checked us in, was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The availability of room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink added to the convenience.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was ideal for my purposes, being very central for shopping with a short walk to Oxford St and the nearby tube station. However, the fixed headboard lamp was too close for comfort. It was convenient for my visit to the Palace theatre but overall just an okay location. The area seemed to match the vibe of the place.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the breakfast was great with a variety of options including breads, cereals, pastries, and a delicious English breakfast, it was overpriced at £12. It might be worth exploring other nearby cafes for a better value. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the grits. The location of the dining area was amazing.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities at the hotel were decent, with standard amenities available. However, there weren't any standout features that truly wowed me. The value for money could be better considering what was offered.
Doug
United States,
August
2023
8.4/10
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel, located perfectly for sightseeing with excellent service from the staff. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, but the dining options were a bit limited. The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, adding to the overall positive experience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, making my stay relaxing.
Service
9.0
The staff provided excellent service, going above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect for sightseeing and exploring the city with ease.
Dining
7.0
While the dining options were adequate, I felt there could have been a bit more variety in the menu.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained, adding to the overall comfort of my stay.
Kathryn
United States,
July
2023
8.8/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The room was large, comfortable, and located on the sixth floor, providing a peaceful environment. The staff was extremely professional, friendly, and helpful. The location was ideal for accessing theatres and museums. The dining experience was great, despite needing to arrive early for the best selection. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at this hotel.
Rooms
8.0
The room was a good size without feeling cramped or too large.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely professional, friendly, and helpful.
Location
10.0
The hotel is placed in a strategic position between the British Museum, Tottenham Court Road, and the area of theatres.
Dining
8.0
The dining was great although you needed to get there early for the best choices and hot food.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offered various services like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink.
friendly staff
limited dining choices
Hugh
United States,
May
2023
8.2/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Despite the incredibly noisy heater, the room was comfortable with a large bathroom, allowing us to freshen up and explore London. The bed was very comfortable, providing a great night's sleep.
Rooms
8.0
The room was comfortable with a large bathroom and a very comfortable bed.
Service
9.0
The staff were nice, friendly, and professional.
Location
9.0
The hotel is ideally located between Holborn and Tottenham Court Rd tube stations, perfect for exploring London and visiting the theatres. It's just a short walk from the nearest tube station and close to various amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was okay, but I wished it could have been warmer and the scrambled eggs weren't the best.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had everything I needed and more.
Francis
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.6/10
The hotel offers spacious rooms with plenty of storage space, but cleanliness may be an issue. The service is accommodating and supportive, providing a comfortable experience. The location is ideal for exploring various attractions, though returning from shows may not be as pleasant. The dining options are satisfactory with a variety of choices available.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious with plenty of cupboard and wardrobe space, but cleanliness could be improved.
Service
8.0
The service was accommodating and supportive, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Location
9.0
The location was great, offering easy access to various attractions and public transport.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience provided a variety of choices, but there is room for improvement.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers standard facilities to meet guests' needs.
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