Thistle London Holborn is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Eye.
What's nearby
The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Museum Tavern - 3 min walk
The Old Crown - 1 min walk
Espresso Base Specialty Coffee - 1 min walk
Colonel Saab - 2 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Holborn
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel has 6 floors in 1 building and offers discounted parking nearby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kingsley Two Brasserie, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
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 18.50 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
No lift
Tile flooring in public areas
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
24-hour 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
8.4
Very good
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The hotel was very nice, we stayed in the suite for a family which was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom needed some updating and the room got quite cold in the middle of the night. Other than that we had a very comfortable stay. The food was tasty with a good range of options and staff were very friendly and helpful. The location close to the British Museum and central to most things was good but we did find there weren’t that many restaurants nearby that we would have liked. Be aware the nearest station (Holborn) does not have disabled access and if you are bringing anything larger than a small case it’s advised to use Covent Garden as the escalator into Holborn is incredibly steep - staff advised us we shouldn’t use it with a large case.
Everything about our stay was great, however we had one big issue - lack of hot water. We stayed for 2 nights and there was no hot water on both mornings. It came on after about 30mins on one day, but didn't at all on the next. As this was our check out day, we had to ask for an alternative room just to have showers.
Staff were very friendly and location was great, but the hot water issues took away from our experience.
The receptionist Yin was very friendly and professional. She greated us with a smile and answered any questions we had. Yin also allowed us to check in early so we could dump our bags which was very helpful.
The Thistle Holborn was a great place to stay while visiting London. The room was a great size as I shared it with my husband and 13 year old son. We had a king bed and he had the pull out, which he said was soooooo comfortable! Staff was amazing and so friendly and helpful. The free breakfast in the morning was also very good and easy. Great, central location. Walkable to Covent Gardens, Wellington atea and The Strand. Underground was also convenient:-) thanks for a wonderful stay!
It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and convenient to everything especially the bus route. The front desk was always very friendly and helpful. Room was bigger than I thought it would be. Loved the Christmas decorations. Will definitely stay here again!
First room was awful: meant for someone with a wheelchair… spoke to reception and they changed my room to much nicer one. Good size, nice bathroom. Happy
No hot water and the staff said you have to wait to shower at a less busy time... Also terrible breakfast. Staff were friendly but not helpful would not book again.
We had a brief family trip and our stay was very pleasant. Very easy check in and check out. The breakfast was hearty and convenient. The bar in the lobby is very handy. A perfect location for our needs. I would certainly choose to stay here again.
We had an amazing time. Hotel is in great location, staff are wonderful and super friendly. Hotel is really great, clean and a lovely lux feel, will definitely stay here again