Thistle London Bloomsbury Park

Hotels
Thistle
8 (2919 reviews)
126 Southampton Row , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness and room quality issues
Overcharging and poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Room was run down, with hairs in the bed and dusty conditions.
Service
10
Staff tried to accommodate after lift issues, showing commendable efforts.
Location
10
Great location, close to theatres and central areas.
Room Quality
7.07
Room quality was poor; very small and in desperate need of renovation.
Amenities
7.61
Limited amenities like broken elevator and insufficient heating in the bathroom.
Value for Money
6.56
Overcharged compared to what was quoted, not worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Breakfast was good quality but not worth it overall.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience was disappointing due to room condition and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:08

Property Description

Central Location in the Heart of London
Thistle Bloomsbury Park, an Edwardian hotel, offers a prime location in the vibrant West End. Explore iconic attractions like St Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum, or indulge in shopping on Oxford Street, all just a stone's throw away.

Comfortable Rooms and Suites
With 95 en-suite rooms, including Standard and Junior Suites, guests can unwind in style. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, radio, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a cozy stay.

Convenient Onsite Bar and Nearby Transport Links
After a day of sightseeing, relax at the onsite bar or take a short stroll to Euston and Holborn tube stations for easy access to the rest of London.

Book your stay at Thistle Bloomsbury Park for an unforgettable London experience!

Important information:

For advance purchase rates, the card used to make the booking must be presented upon arrival along with the appropriate ID.

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

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct while on the hotel’s premises.

If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.
Please note the name on the card used to secure the reservation must match the name of the guest.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2919 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 7.61
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Rachel family_with_children gb
4
Sadly spoiled.
Pros:

The staff were kind and helpful. The room was clean

Cons:

The bed was unable to be slept in. The mattress was caved in badly in two places and horribly uncomfortable. It was obvious to the naked eye that it was damaged but it was still presented for use. My poor daughter had to sleep on the floor for two nights. The staff were kind and brought her lots of pillows to sleep on.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ceyhun solo_traveller gb
8
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bayık couple tr
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Alba extended_group es
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Tammi solo_traveller gb
7
Nice hotel
Pros:

Fab location. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast

Cons:

Smaller than average room. Not enough lighting or sockets. Room layout could have been more practical

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
7
comfortable stay and value for money
Pros:

good location, room was small but clean, decently appointed, good breakfast

Cons:

pub next door a bit noisy

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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TRACEY family_with_children gb
6
Great location but definitely needs aircon for summer
Pros:

The room itself was lovely. Had read some bad reviews re dirty bathrooms etc but ours was perfect and seemed new. The hotel location was really good with shops and restaurants nearby. There was a lovely park over the road. There were also 2 underground stations nearby Russell Square and Holborn both just a short walk to the hotel.

Cons:

We were there in the middle of the heatwave and there was no air conditioning. They did put a fan in the room but the heat was unbearable and it was just moving the hot air around. I would have given it a better value for money score if they had invested in aircon.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Leanne solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The hotel was clean and the staff friendly

Cons:

The room was not very big. With one window facing another wall so not much light.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Paz Maria Angelica solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
1
Shite
Pros:

-

Cons:

Poor quality room. Bed. Shower. Too hot. Decor is outdated. Start and unhelpful. Advert misleading.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Diana extended_group fr
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Susan couple au
5
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room was extremely small. No space to put the suitcase.No bar fridge, no iron or ironing board
I arrived 2hrs prior to check in and was told the room wasn’t available which was fine but was then asked did I want to pay extra for early check in.. I didn’t pay extra so then waited for the 2 hrs. I’ve stayed at the thistle several times and the location is good but the standard has deteriorated!I probably won’t stay there again

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jose couple es
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Grate location. Good size room

Cons:

There was no air con in the room, only a desk fan. The room was extremely hot and uncomfortable.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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franck solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

location

Cons:

check in awful
no AC

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Azucena solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good location

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location, room clean.

Cons:

No air con, but is to be expected in older buildings.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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O'TOOLE solo_traveller gb
7
Great central hotel
Pros:

Central to Train station and tube stations.Also close to many cafes, shops, places to eat out.

Cons:

No air conditioning.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lars Christian family_with_children dk
7
Pros:

Placeringen virkelig god, faciliteterne fungerede godt. Vi sov godt på trods af, at det var ret varmt og vi måtte have en ventilator kørende.

Cons:

Værelset var rigtig fint renoveret, borset fra vinduerne, der var gamle og meget ulækre. Morgenmaden var kedelig og personalet havde ikke rigtig helt overblik, når man kontaktede dem.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee