The Crown And Thistle, Abingdon

Hotels
8.3 (1255 reviews)
Bridge Street , Abingdon , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Needs refurbishment
Some rooms dark
Noise issues
Dated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Some reviews mention the room being dark and old, carpets need attention, and issues like old mattresses.
Service
8.88
Staff is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated.
Location
8.92
Great location mentioned multiple times, easy access and good access to amenities.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms were comfortable overall, but some reviews noted issues with darkness and noise.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like toiletries were positively mentioned, though some areas need upkeep.
Value for Money
8.36
General feedback suggests a good range of service for the cost, but some rooms felt dated.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Food quality was often praised, especially breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.18
The average of diverse experiences ranging from excellent to concerns about facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:09

Property Description

Luxurious En Suite Rooms
Indulge in spacious air-conditioned rooms with decadent roll-top baths and modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Impressive Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy a culinary delight at our restaurant offering classic British and Mediterranean dishes, tempting desserts, and a special children's menu.

Convenient Location
Centrally located in Abingdon, our hotel provides easy access to Oxford, Didcot, and scenic walks by the River Thames and St Helen's Wharf.

To book your stay at The Crown and Thistle for a luxurious and convenient experience, visit our website or call us directly.

Important information:

Guests should use the postcode OX14 3JE to locate the inn's car park.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1255 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.18
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keith • extended_group • gb
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The room was excellent, clean and comfortable, the staff where polite and there for you if you needed anything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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CalW93 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Exceptional as always!
Pros:

Everything. The staff are always so friendly and wonderful, polite, kind and helpful, the perfect way to start a stay here. The honeymoon suite was incredible. The bed was so comfortable and I slept a full 8 hours with no interruptions even with the road outside. The rolltop bath is the best feature however, I nearly lost myself in it. The water was lovely and hot and it was just a level of indulgence you dream of. Breakfast was exceptional, and the range of ways the eggs are cooked is superb! The smashed avocado and poached eggs on sourdough toast with extra hash browns were delicious! But I imagine if you order anything off the breakfast menu it will meet, or exceed your expectations.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Meredith • couple • gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and lovely breakfast

Cons:

Found the room to be dark, extra lighting would have been helpful when preparing to go to an occasion.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Our evening meal was superb.

Cons:

Sadly, the staff were not as attentive as our past visits.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Benjy • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Davina • couple • gb
4
Staff and food good however wont be booking again. Superior double it was not.
Pros:

Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Air conditioning compressor right outside Room 8's window so on the hottest day had to sleep with windows SHUT because if noise!!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
6
Had a good stay at the hotel for one night and would like to stay again. One suggestion would be to improve the welcom
Pros:

Location was excellent for the outdoor pool and the town.
Good breakfast and the coffee was really good.
Waitstaff were very good .

Cons:

Scruffy reception area,frayed carpets throughout the passageways , internal paintwork needs freshening,car parking a bit clunky.Although once established it was good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful room, comfortable bed and lovely sheets and duvet. gorgeous bath

Cons:

Ufortunately our room was directly over the restaurant and the music was turned on at 5am, the noise woke us up and we couldnt sleep because of it.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Room very small and cramped also very dark no ceiling light only lamps little space for toiletries no drawers for clothes, hung up as much as possible but had to leave clothes in suitcase, heavy condensation on both room and bathroom windows, no safety mat for the bath ( shower over bath) had to use a hand towel. On arriving back before 10pm one evening pub closed early so not able to have a nightcap

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • family_with_children • au
9
Beautiful and history place to stay.
Pros:

Beautiful with a great sense of history. Loved the sloping floors and the 4 poster bed. Very handy in the middle of the town near shops and plenty of great food options.

Cons:

Nothing - it was great.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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J4398EYsarahh • Family • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
6
Lovely meal with family , lovely helpful staff, food was good but it was cold and sadly no fires
Pros:

Lovely meal with family - lovely helpful staff good food but cold and no fires on - in either side of hotel, which was a shame

2025-12-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Lynette • couple • gb
4
adequate
Pros:

Room was dark and dated. Shower was great but bathroom was cold.

Cons:

Dingy and dated.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • solo_traveller • pl
10
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Melody • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff and great place to visit

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee