Thistle London Holborn

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Thistle
8.1 (4295 reviews)
Bloomsbury Way , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in certain areas
Limited breakfast choices
Some amenities missing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Several mentions of unclean facilities, especially in toilets.
Service
8.71
Staff was friendly and welcoming, however, reception service had some issues.
Location
9.25
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location near key attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were generally comfortable and clean; some complaints about dim lighting.
Amenities
7.73
Lacked some expected amenities such as a refrigerator and better breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.69
Some reviews felt that the hotel did not meet the expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.24
Breakfast options mentioned as limited and not satisfactory for the expected quality.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall good experience despite some negative aspects mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:29

Property Description

Prime Location in Bloomsbury Area
Located just a 4-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station, The Kingsley offers easy access to popular attractions in London.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
Enjoy spacious en suite rooms with comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Additional features include satellite channels, safety deposit boxes, and optional baby cots or extra beds.

Gastronomic Delights at Kingsley Two Brasserie
Indulge in a modern European menu at the Kingsley Two Brasserie restaurant with its stylish split-level design. Unwind at the bar and lounge with a wide selection of drinks.

Experience the best of London with St Pancras International, Covent Garden, Theatreland, and the British Museum within walking distance. Book now for a memorable stay at The Kingsley.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4295 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 7.24
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Melanie • couple • gb
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location! Comfortable beds, had a great sleep. Good selection for breakfast, would recommend

Cons:

The bedside lamps were very close to the bed that you could hit your head on them.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

Everything
Great hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ofer • extended_group • il
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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dawnelle • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Muli • extended_group • il
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Iulian • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • es
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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epic_kg • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

Location, room was small but clean and comfortable, everyone was very friendly, would stay again

Cons:

Usb/power outlet only on one side of the bed
Hand held showerhead hoze too short (i'm tall and don't like using the overhead shower)
But these are minor issues, hotel realy was great

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Yaniv • family_with_children • il
9
נהנינו מאוד מהשהות, ובהחלט היינו שוקלים להתארח כאן שוב
Pros:

מלון במיקום מצוין, קרוב לתחנת אוטובוס ולמוקדי עניין. הצוות היה שירותי לאורך כל השהות, והחדר נוקה מדי יום. המיטות היו נוחות והמזגן היה פשוט מצוין – במיוחד בתקופת גל החום שבה התארחנו. אחרי טיול בחוץ, היה נהדר לחזור לחדר ממוזג (אפילו כמה פעמים ביום), מה שהפך את השהות במלון לנעימה הרבה יותר.

Cons:

ארוחת הבוקר הייתה בינונית לטעמנו. אכלנו במלון רק פעם אחת ולאחר מכן העדפנו לאכול בחוץ. יש מגוון גדול של בתי קפה ומסעדות במרחק הליכה קצר מהמלון.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Christos • couple • gr
4
Disappointing and below expectations
Pros:

The location is the best that this property has to offer.

Cons:

I had stayed in this property back in 2012 and that's the reason I chose to stay again this time. Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations at all and had nothing to do with my stay back 14 years ago. The staff seemed untrained and some of them quite rude, the hotel hasn't seen any renovations in a while (looked the same as in 2012), cleanliness is certainly an issue that needs to be addressed (loads of dust on the curtains for example), the "blind out" curtains are no "blind out" at all, with the light waking us up every morning at 5:30am and generally the feeling was that of a low-cost hotel and certainly not of a 4-star hotel

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Nevena • family_with_children • bg
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • extended_group • es
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast - good choice and hot food was hot!

Cons:

Room 104 faces out onto the main road so was noisy at night. Take ear plugs.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Bart • family_with_children • be
6
Pros:

locatie, personeel

Cons:

ontbijt

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Nasim • couple • nl
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • gb
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • ae
7
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Doxsee • couple • us
8
Great stay, very welcoming, helpful staff. Not good for handicapped like me though. There are several marble steps to
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Lütfiye Fulya • couple • tr
3
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee