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Thistle Holborn
4 stars

Thistle Holborn

36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
See location+44 207 523 5059
From
C$ 191
Cheapest

rate per night

8.0
Very good
based on 3308 reviews
3,308 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 191
Deluxe room
C$ 246
Executive room
C$ 285

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The Thistle Kingsley Hotel, Holborn is a boutique hotel offering 4-star accommodations in the center of London. This hotel is just minutes from Oxford Street shopping, the British Museum, Covent Gardens, and other popular attractions. Guests can visit Russell Square, the Royal Opera House, Lyceum Theatre, or the Strand. Public transit is also nearby, making it easy to explore the rest of London. The hotel offers complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the building, with 129 guest rooms and suites available.

This non-smoking hotel features multiple meeting and event spaces that include air conditioning, WiFi, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and catering services. Guests can choose from single, double, or twin rooms, along with king rooms and 11 junior suites. All rooms include flat-screen TVs with premium channels, a desk, in-room climate control, and a private bathroom with deluxe amenities. Select rooms and suites offer premium amenities, additional living space, a sofa bed and sitting area, and premium views.

The Thistle Kingsley Hotel, Holborn is a non-smoking hotel. Breakfast is available for guests and the hotel has a computer station for guest use. The front desk is available 24 hours a day for reception and other guest needs. There is also a multilingual staff and concierge services are available. This hotel offers a bar and lounge, with 24-hour room service available. Pets are not allowed at this property. The hotel provides laundry and dry cleaning service, along with luggage storage. Parking is not available at the hotel, but discounted parking is available nearby.

Rating
8.0
Very good
Based on 3,308 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Thistle Holborn

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of Thistle Holborn

8.0
Very good
3308 verified ratings
Wonderful
1336
Very good
791
Good
577
Okay
250
Fair
163
Mediocre
74
Poor
117

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, with many mentioning its proximity to attractions and public transport. Cleanliness was also highlighted positively, with several reviews praising the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas. However, many guests found the bed comfort lacking, with complaints about thin mattresses and outdated bedding. Overall, the hotel offers good value for its location, but improvements in room comfort are needed.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Bed Comfort2.5 out of 10
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6.0
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מיקה, Jul 2023
The position was fantastic. The rooms and hotel very ordinary. Not very helpful when asked for information or other requests. There were dishes left out in the hallways for the whole day.
6.2
Okay
trina, Jan 2020
Pros (+) Location was very good.
Cons (-) I thought the hotel was very overpriced for such a small room that should've been remodeled. The carpet looked old and the colors of the room were outdated. The shower head/bathroom sink did look new. For the price we paid, we should've gotten some kind of small breakfast. It was extremely, extremely expensive to stay in an OK hotel. They sure made the hotel lobby look festive for the holidays. An...
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6.0
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Anonymous, Aug 2018
Pros (+) The check-in process was quite easy and the hotel was centrally located.
Cons (-) We were placed on the mezzanine floor which is impossible to reach and the rooms were tiny with a window leading directly to a wall.
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2017
Pros (+) Great shower.
Cons (-) No wifi in room Convoluted route to room.

Location

36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • British Museum299 m
  • Strand0.9 km
  • Leicester Square0.9 km
  • Trafalgar Square1.1 km
  • Piccadilly Circus1.1 km
  • Charing Cross1.2 km
  • Central London1.2 km
  • London Eye1.6 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral1.8 km
  • Big Ben1.9 km
  • Waterloo2 km
  • Palace of Westminster2.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Thistle Holborn

Low season

January

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 432

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 462
Cheapest month to stay with an average 36% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Thistle Holborn

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Thistle Holborn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Thistle Holborn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Thistle Holborn, plan to stay on a Thursday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Thistle Holborn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 385, while the most expensive was C$ 439.
  • How long should you stay at Thistle Holborn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Thistle Holborn

  • Where is Thistle Holborn located?

    Thistle Holborn is located at 36-37 Bloomsbury Way in Camden, 2.1 km from the centre of London. British Museum is the closest landmark to Thistle Holborn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Thistle Holborn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Thistle Holborn.

  • Does Thistle Holborn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Thistle Holborn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Thistle Holborn from the airport?

    Thistle Holborn is 11.7 km from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Thistle Holborn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Thistle Holborn in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Thistle Holborn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Thistle Holborn.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.6

Distance to downtown

2.1 km

Nearest Airport

London City

Distance to airport

12.1 km