Thistle London Holborn

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Thistle
8.1 (4348 reviews)
Bloomsbury Way , London , gb
+44 20 7523 5059

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 4348 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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Hadar • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Aliaxandr • solo_traveller • by
4
Pros:

Локация

Cons:

Персонал. Украли печенье

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Aliaxandr • solo_traveller • by
4
Pros:

Локация хорошая

Cons:

Персонал не приветственный, украли печенье

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • lu
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
Good hotel in great location
Pros:

Great location
Good breakfast

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • es
9
La mejor ubicación para no usar el metro en Londres
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente y las habitaciones también!

Cons:

No cambiaron las sábanas durante nuestra larga estáncia y para hacer la cama simplemente estiraban la sábana superior, la bajera cada día estaba completamente arrugada y era poco confortable…

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jenni • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement au centre de la ville.
La propreté de la chambre et des.espaces communs.
Le confort de la literie.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est assez basique et mériterait d'être monté en gamme.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • solo_traveller • gb
8
Prime location in comfortable room, would stay again.
Pros:

Close to amenities. Quiet room after a busy day. Excellent proximity to public transport. Great with left luggage before and after check in and out.

Cons:

Breakfast had a great selection at buffet but could have been kept warmer or rotated more often with fresh hot food.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Natamon • extended_group • th
10
Pros:

Service and Location

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Claus • couple • dk
9
Dejligt centralt beliggende byhotel
Pros:

Dejligt ældre byhotel, tæt ved Holborn og Tottenham Court Road undergrundsstationer og The British Museum. I gåafstand til bl.a. Covent Garden og London Transport Museum. Venligt og imødekommende personale. Dejligt og roligt værelse. God morgenbuffet.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Winnie • family_with_children • ca
9
It was nice and convenient
Pros:

The room was more spacious than I expected. I liked the space and shelving in the bathroom, which is hard to come by sometimes. It was also a nice surprise to be able to watch the World Cup on TV in the room (although the quality was pretty bad and signal was quite staticky).

Cons:

I'm just curious why there are no seats in the lobby.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location was ok, breakfast was ok for price

Cons:

Being asked to pay 40.00 per room to check in before 3pm, never been charged this in any other hotel if a room has been available early, price for room pretty expensive for what it was.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Solas • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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SIMONE • family_with_children • it
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • solo_traveller • be
4
Pros:

Proche pour les visites et le petit dejeuner

Cons:

La vue de la chambre sur un mur pas top fenêtre non etanche au bruit impossible le matin a 6h50 d avoir une banane ou un pain chocolat pour partir tôt malgre avoir demande un pack pour depart tôt

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • be
9
Een prima uitvalbasis om een groot deel van Londen te ontdekken (zonder gebruik te moeten maken van
Pros:

De locatie van het hotel is een absolute meerwaarde.
Mooi gebouw. Ontbijt was ruim voldoende

Cons:

nihil

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Giacomo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee