Thistle London Holborn

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Thistle
8.1 (3934 reviews)
Bloomsbury Way , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 3934 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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Diane • couple • gb
10
Everything you need for a great stay in London
Pros:

Location and friendly staff. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Mattress wasn’t very comfortable

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Giorgia • couple • it
7
Buona posizione, nulla di più
Pros:

La struttura è in una posizione eccellente.

Cons:

Credo che la struttura non sia all’altezza di un 4 stelle, ne della cifra che abbiamo pagato. Nella nostra camera gli asciugamani avevano dei buchi. Inoltre non c’è un punto di appoggio come poltrona o sedia per appoggiare i vestiti se non quella della scrivania e non c’era neanche un mini frigo, che può essere necessario soprattutto nei mesi estivi. I letti sono su delle rotelle e quindi devi stare attento quando ci sali per evitare che si spostino. Nel bagno andava solo lo sciacquone grande, mentre il piccolo era rotto. Infine la temperatura della camera quando siamo entrati era molto bassa per essere inverno.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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adeline • extended_group • fr
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • cz
6
Dissapointing
Pros:

Location is good.

Cons:

Shabby and past its prime - never a 4 star!!! Bathroom cold and shower never got hot - also the ghost kept putting the shower on at 2am!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Jakobsson • couple • se
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Juan • extended_group • ro
10
I had a wonderful stay in London, enjoying excellent comfort, great service, and a perfect location.
Pros:

Great hotel in London! The location was perfect for exploring the city, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything about the stay was smooth and enjoyable.
I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

Cons:

The heating system didn’t warm the room sufficiently.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Helier • family_with_children • je
9
Good comfortable hotel, great staff, good location for shopping, theaters etc
Pros:

Comfortable, clean and staff were excellent

Cons:

Nothing to not like

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • no
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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veronique • extended_group • fr
9
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Le canapé lit pas du tout confortable

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Katey • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Convenient location to local destinations. Close Parking near by

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Tilemachos • couple • gr
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ole Fredrik • family_with_children • no
7
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • fr
10
Je reviendrai dans cet hôtel sans aucune hésitation. L’accueil a été au top, la propreté et l’emplacement sont idéal.
Pros:

Tout était super ! Rien a dire.
mention spéciale pour le super petit déjeuner ! Beaucoup de choix c’était délicieux

Cons:

Petit bémol sur les lits, une place qui se déplaçait un peu dans la chambre parce qu’on s’asseyait dessus. Mais ce n’est vraiment qu’un détail, car tout était super.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Nor 68 • family_with_children • nl
8
Perfecte locatie voor citytrip.
Pros:

Ideale ligging, bus & metro op loopafstand. Ook wandelen naar verschillende bezienswaardigheden erg gemakkelijk te doen. Echt een top locatie.

Cons:

Nvt

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • couple • de
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
9
Comfortable overnight stay at
Pros:

Clean, comfy, location very good

Cons:

Only downside was the breakfast plates were cold so the breakfast didn't stay hot for long.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fine for a one night stay. Staff were friendly.
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Bed was a little too firm for my liking.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee