The Crown And Thistle, Abingdon

Hotels
8.3 (1268 reviews)
Bridge Street , Abingdon , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos
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
See all facilities

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
P
PhilnPat • Friends getaway • Durham, County Durham, England
4
Not the best
Pros:

Room 2 was very dark and dinghy with very poor lighting nowhere to sit and being on the front very noisy. We had breakfast quite late but everything except the undercooked eggs were obviously cooked we before orders were placed service however was good nice pleasant staff. We stayed with relatives for a family funeral having the funeral tea there in the barn in my opinion it was an embarrassing display of sandwiches on dry cheap bread with the tiniest amount of filling nd selection luke warm tea and coffee a very poor show. Overall not a good show however staff were good and attentive so the problems are with the way the place is run wouldn't stay again

2026-04-09 • via Tripadvisor
A
Alan • couple • gb
10
A great place to stay for a mini break, right in the Thames with plenty to see and do locally
Pros:

Great facilities and location

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
L
Lauren • solo_traveller • gb
4
Would have been 10/10 if not for the shaking bed
Pros:

Incredibly clean (even with cosy, deep carpet- whatever hoovers they use are amazing) , fantastic L’Occitaine products, great location. A brilliant breakfast, lots of tasty, high quality products.

Cons:

Unfortunately the bed physically shook every time something bigger than a small car drove past which woke me up multiple times during the night. Not the noise of vehicles but the actual physical shaking of the bed when they went past. It got particularly bad at 5am when the traffic picked up. When I flagged this to staff they didn’t seem surprised. For £166 for one night, I expected to be able to sleep. May just be the room I stayed in (12) as other reviews are great.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
S
stewart • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, cooked to perfection!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
N
Neil Parry99 • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay in Abingdon with family and friends
Pros:

full english breakfast was excellent and very quick despite a full restaurant. Very handy for the river walk and they happilly organised lunch for a dozen of my friends. Best place to stay in or around Abingdon

Cons:

nice to have a car park in the centre of town but very tight spaces and not easy to find

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
N
Neil Parry99 • couple • gb
10
Very convenient central Abingdon location, near to cafes and river walk
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
S
Sven • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
10
Two nights at the Crown and Thistle
Pros:

Nice sized room with lots of period features. Good shower and very comfortable bed. Nice complimentary coffee and water. Staff are lovely. There were lots of breakfast options and the meals in the restaurant were tasty.

Cons:

Two minor things in the room. It would be nice if there was a table and two comfy chairs. Secondly, a chest of drawers would be useful.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
T
Tony • couple • gb
9
Traditional inn n attractive market town on the Thames
Pros:

Room and location

Cons:

Shower great but water for bath not hot enough. They are aware and fixing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
C
Clive • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
D
Diana • couple • gb
9
Pros:

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

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
A
Aaron • couple • gb
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
I
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
C
Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
I
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
E
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
J
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
K
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
A
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