In the heart of London, Thistle London Holborn offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities and a business center. Savor British cuisine at Kingsley Two Brasserie, unwind with coffee or tea in the lobby, and enjoy convenient in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Bar
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Business centre
7 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
Digital TV service
Premium bedding
The current price is AU$285
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Why we love this property
Culinary delights
The hotel restaurant serves up British cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options. A welcoming bar and buffet breakfast round out the culinary offerings.
Premium comfort zone
This hotel wraps guests in premium bedding for sumptuous slumber. A rainfall shower awaits, and 24-hour room service satisfies midnight cravings.
Edwardian city charm
This hotel showcases elegant Edwardian architecture in a prime city centre location. A blend of history and urban convenience awaits.
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
Covent Garden Underground Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Bloomsbury Tavern - 2 min walk
My Old Dutch - 2 min walk
Museum Tavern - 2 min walk
The Old Crown - 1 min walk
Colonel Saab - 2 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Holborn
You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle London Holborn, only a five-minute walk from The British Museum and Shaftesbury Theatre. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Tottenham Court Road. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 4 minutes and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
129 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business centre
7 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1989
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Edwardian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 140
Area rugs in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
38-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Kingsley Two Brasserie – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Kingsley Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in ECOsmart – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 per person
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Thistle London Holborn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thistle London Holborn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thistle London Holborn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thistle London Holborn?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle London Holborn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Thistle London Holborn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Shaftesbury Theatre (3-min walk) and The British Museum (4-min walk), along with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (8-min walk) and London Eye (1.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Thistle London Holborn?
Yes, Kingsley Two Brasserie offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Thistle London Holborn like?
Thistle London Holborn is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 4 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Thistle London Holborn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful and of good quality. (58 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2026
Great location, clean rooms and quiet area
vicki
vicki, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Wonderful place. Great location for getting around. Charming neighborhood. Nice bar; nice restaurant. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful, accommodating. I stayed five days and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Next time I return to London, I will stay again. Excellent value for the prices.
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Nice clean room. OK breakfast nothing special but gets the job done. Nice location. Very central.
Jon Pommersgaard
Jon Pommersgaard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Lovely central hotel
Nice breakfast .
Bar not very welcoming decor
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Amazing place and great location
Parker
Parker, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
There could be more options for the breakfast. There wasn’t much to choose from if you’re not into the English breakfast type of hot food. However the overall experience was great; nice hotel with perfect location!
Pernilla
Pernilla, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2026
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.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
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.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2026
Convenient location. Great food in the bar
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
24 Jan 2026
Hotel is a little tired
Breakfast was good
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Really nice hotel. Centrally located and right by all the theatres. Quiet and bed was really comfortable!
Jodie
Jodie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Clean hotel in centre.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Clean, well-appointed room. Well situated for the sights.
Frederick
Frederick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Very nice clean good location
Gvins
Gvins, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2026
Friendly and helpful staff
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2025
Excellent stay in great hotel in a fantastic location.
John
John, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Jan 2026
Comfortable bed and pillows
Geraldine
Geraldine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Dec 2025
The family room was a very good size, employees are very nice.
Veronica
Veronica, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2026
Managed to access the room early which was a real bonus. Room was clean and adequate for what we needed.
Daniela
Daniela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Ac worked brilliantly. Breakfast included. Added option to pay small fee for an upgrade if availability. This was a nice surprise. Great location
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Lovely stay. Well situated for exploring. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Will be back!
Felicity
Felicity, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
We booked the junior suite very spacious and spotless brilliant location for the theatres
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2025
Great hotel and great location in the West End.
Joyce
Joyce, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2025
Great location
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Great location with lots of nice places for breakfast nearby.