Thistle London Holborn

Hotels
Thistle
8.1 (4210 reviews)
Bloomsbury Way , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 4210 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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Yıldırım family_with_children tr
4
Kalmanızı tavsiye etmem
Pros:

Merkezi konumda olması

Cons:

Kahvaltı çok yetersiz.Hergün aynı şeyler hiç değişmedi
Odada eksikler fazla girince havlu olmadığını yatağın dağınık olduğunu gibi eksikler vardı

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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SUSANA extended_group ar
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Hanna solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Otto solo_traveller at
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Malandra extended_group gb
7
Great location and fairly decent rooms.
Pros:

The location is great for central London and walking distance from the main stations. The overall appearance and rooms were great, a little dated, but comfortable.

Cons:

I had asked about early check in and was told to ask on the day of arrival at the hotel, which wasn’t overall helpful. They did let us leave our bags which was appreciate.
We did have to report that there was hair in the bed and also the shower of the same room couldn’t be used due to a leaking light above it (this was leaking yellow liquid) and was pretty consistent with and without the light being turned on. When we reported it, images were taken of the issue from our phones and we were told a manager would be in touch. I’m still waiting to hear from said manager regarding the issue. When we were asked why we hadn’t reported it earlier, we informed them it was because no one had been at the front desk, which the staff member didn’t seem thrilled about due to it being a 24/7 desks service.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
10
Will be back
Pros:

Very comfortable and in a good place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Adriano solo_traveller it
9
Un Ottima Soluzione per Girare Londra!
Pros:

Hotel molto carino, ottima la posizione, la cortesia e gentilezza dello staff, e colazione abbondante e varia. Un ringraziamento particolare a Maurizio!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group gb
8
Good nights sleep
Pros:

Central

Cons:

They offered upgrade but didn’t inform us it was not available

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Berna extended_group tr
9
Konforlu,konumu çok iyi
Pros:

Temiz,konforlu,güvenli

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Müge couple tr
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Gavin family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location lovely quiet room

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Meneschincheri solo_traveller it
5
Non ci tornerei
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Camere molto piccole . Moquette a terra . Prezzo alto

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nushaba extended_group az
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Ideal position for the West End.
Pros:

Staff at reception and bar were very good and always spoke to us and had lots of humourous chats especially Umama and Sadokat. The barmen, both of them also very friendly and enjoyed conversation. The cleaning team and other staff also very polite. We always keep our bedrooms tidy in all the hotels we have stayed in over the years and only asked for top ups of teas, coffees and toilet paper, but at the Kingsley if you don't require your room serviced you get a £7 vouchers for each day service not required, which is excellent and I think we had about £42 off our bar bill. I have stayed here twice before in 1980 and 2022 and it's perfect for Euston station and for getting around.

Cons:

Having a double room which equals 2 people but having only one chair especially in a 4* hotel and many hotels do this, the only sitting option for the other person is on the bed, so that is an irritant.
Breakfast-wise the buffet bacon seemed to be cooked in a complete row so the bacon was slightly cardboardy with white bits so probably commercial rather than 'butchers' bacon and no rind option of 'crispy' Sausages were very good, generally although not a huge option of choice, but for us cooked breakfast and fruit was sufficient, so no real criticism.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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ASTETE couple cl
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Dany couple de
8
Perfekte Lage, nettes Personal.
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal. Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr zentral. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten lassen sich recht schnell mit der Tube, Bus oder zu Fuß erreichen. Das Frühstück hatte alles zu bieten.

Cons:

Das beabsichtigte Fehlen einer Klobürste ist anfangs schon sehr verwirrend 😅.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Rudy solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-26 via Nuitee