The Crown And Thistle, Abingdon

Hotels
8.3 (1268 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 1268 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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Diana • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Overnight stay, nice room, friendly hemel staff, good food.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location, excellent food and a comfortable room
Pros:

Very comfortable and well appointed room, a fantastic night's sleep. The staff were friendly. The food was excellent, and the service was prompt and friendly.

Cons:

The hot water took a long time to come, if at all. In the morning it was just lukewarm after running for 5 minutes.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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IAN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good food, Pizza's good, beds comfy.
Pros:

Great food, has its own pizza oven and they are very good, breakfast is also good, plenty of choice.
Room choice can sometimes be pot luck, ie small or large.

Cons:

If you get a room on an upper floor then the stairs can be a little tricky with a larger case. However its an old building and a little quirky, so although it can be tricky with the stairs beds are comfy, rooms good (size depending) and it does not put me off booking again as I have done many times.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Edward Illtyd • solo_traveller • fr
7
I would probably stay there again, but a few things need remedying.
Pros:

Staff were welcoming, pleasant and helpful. Smooth reception and checking out.

Restaurant staff friendly and swift. Good choice of dinner menu and food was excellent
Bedroom has charm and very comfotable bed.
Hotel has lots of character, olde worlde charm - and some of the issues which go with that

Cons:

Lighting in room was poor - lots of side lights and table/standard lamps but overall it was very dark.
Hot water in the evening was barely tepid - and took ages to arrive. Morning it seemed better, but temperature of shower was still warm rather than hot.
Tea/coffee provided - but some bottled water would be good.
Morning breakfast menu is too eleaborate.- and over-priced. Only cereal available is over-rich granola/yoghurt concoction.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
6
Great staff and food with short walk to the Thames
Pros:

Location was great with car parking.
Staff very friendly and food of excellent quality.

Cons:

Front bedrooms by road noisy. Some tlc required for old hanging baskets still on display.

Bed creaky but comfortable!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay ,location, rooms service food all excellent
The rooms are outstanding and I highly recommend the breakfast 👌
Looking forward for my next visit

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
7
Good place to stay. Shame about faulty shower.
Pros:

Hotel would have been excellent apart from fault in shower.

Restaurant food was excellent

Cons:

A working shower would have improved the room. Unable to alter water temperature from scalding to tolerable, or indeed anything! Taps stuck. Reported to reception on 27/2 but nothing done about it.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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John G Francis • solo_traveller • gb
8
I would book again
Pros:

Nice location, comfortable bed, good selection of toiletries and condiments in the room. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Bar could have stayed open later.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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TERENCE • couple • gb
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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beesley • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

TV didn't work on second night but staff did try to help

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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BARBARA ANNE • couple • gb
10
Lovely staff, lovely restaurant food and staff and homely feel in bar area
Pros:

Cozy

Cons:

NA

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
10
Great rooms and facilities. Would re visit
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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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Cruiser551719 • Friends getaway
2
Avoid!
Pros:

I went with twenty one others to a Christmas Party at the Crown and Thistle in December 2025.
As I have food intolerances I spent 45 minutes in a three way telephone conversation with the chef and an employee. The camembert starter would be prepared specially for me and I had a medium rare steak with chunky chips and plain rocket and sliced tomato, no sauces and no dressings.
When the waiting staff came I twice refused the normal camembert starter informing them that the chef was preparing one specially as I had intolerances.
Then my steak came out, with ONION RINGS on it. I said that this could not be mine as I am intolerant to onion. The second attempt came out with peppercorn sauce which contains GARLIC. The waiter apologised and I explained I could not eat onion or garlic and I had specifically preorganised with the chef what I could eat. Finally, when most of the others had finished my main came out. I felt embarrassed to be eating and holding everyone up from their desert. A waiting staff member kept popping their head around the side of the bar to see if I had finished which made me feel quite uncomfortable. Although the food I ate in the end was good, the evening had been spoilt.
I contacted the manager of Crown and Thistle on two occasions since and allowed time because of the Christmas season, but I have not received the courtesy of a reply.

2026-02-09 • via Tripadvisor
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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