Thistle London Bloomsbury Park

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Thistle
8 (2666 reviews)
126 Southampton Row , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness and room quality issues
Overcharging and poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Room was run down, with hairs in the bed and dusty conditions.
Service
10
Staff tried to accommodate after lift issues, showing commendable efforts.
Location
10
Great location, close to theatres and central areas.
Room Quality
7.07
Room quality was poor; very small and in desperate need of renovation.
Amenities
7.61
Limited amenities like broken elevator and insufficient heating in the bathroom.
Value for Money
6.56
Overcharged compared to what was quoted, not worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Breakfast was good quality but not worth it overall.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience was disappointing due to room condition and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:08

Property Description

Central Location in the Heart of London
Thistle Bloomsbury Park, an Edwardian hotel, offers a prime location in the vibrant West End. Explore iconic attractions like St Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum, or indulge in shopping on Oxford Street, all just a stone's throw away.

Comfortable Rooms and Suites
With 95 en-suite rooms, including Standard and Junior Suites, guests can unwind in style. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, radio, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a cozy stay.

Convenient Onsite Bar and Nearby Transport Links
After a day of sightseeing, relax at the onsite bar or take a short stroll to Euston and Holborn tube stations for easy access to the rest of London.

Book your stay at Thistle Bloomsbury Park for an unforgettable London experience!

Important information:

For advance purchase rates, the card used to make the booking must be presented upon arrival along with the appropriate ID.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct while on the hotel’s premises.

If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.
Please note the name on the card used to secure the reservation must match the name of the guest.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.

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2666 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 7.61
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Chloe • couple • gb
8
Quite good for an over night stay, lovely breakfast and close to the West End.
Pros:

Was a very nicely laid out hotel, very clean, staff were a bit quiet though. Room was compact but comfy, it was in the middle of a busy street in London but wasn't too loud. The room was a bit stuffy but it was a warm day when we stayed. We saw the Lion King in the West End and was a 15 minute walk to the hotel (which was great actually) and such an easy walk to it. Also, the breakfast was lovely with lots of choices.

Cons:

That the staff came across as quiet and a little shy. I feel they could have been a bit more lively and less shy. I could hear a lot of noise and traffic when I opened the window (but that's moreso on the location and the fact it was stuffy in the room).

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandr • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and good value for the price
Pros:

Great location near the British History Museum. Good value for the price. Nice breakfast too. The room was clean and tidy.

Cons:

We were staying in the wing of the hotel that was probably built later, as it was stuffy in there and hotter in comparison to the rest of the building. Fortunately, there was a fan in the room that saved us from the heat. However, it is not crucial and might be applied only to the summer period.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Masooma • couple • bh
1
Bad experience and will not repeat it.
Pros:

Nothing apart from the location

Cons:

Staff were not helpful especially when i was trying to sort out the room issue and they were not responding to my issue all staff morning and night shift. Even when i raised the complaint to booking dot com still no action has been taken. Booking dot com were not responsive and didn’t attended my problem with the hotel and my message were answered after 2 days (one of my email) and the others not answered. Bad experience with booking dot com.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Yolande • couple • fr
7
Pros:

J ai trouvé que la chambre était trop petite

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Kiyomi • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Room was big and comfortable bed.

Cons:

Room was very big space unfortunately no bath only shower. It would be nice if had a bath.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • es
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

60th birthday not acknowledged by staff on xheckin

Very rude night staff

Not enought towels - had to request more

On checkin we were told there would be a fan in the room. No fan and had to ask for one

Tv wasn't working in the room - reported at reception

Very small lift

Decor in room needing updating - many scuffs on the skirting boards and walls

Tap in bathroom loose

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Yingzhe • couple • gb
2
For a hotel in central London, I did not expect luxury, but I did expect basic cleanliness, respect for guests’ belongin
Cons:

I stayed at this hotel for one week and unfortunately had a disappointing experience.

The biggest issue was the overall standard of housekeeping and cleanliness. There was a noticeable amount of dust throughout the room, including on the bedside telephone and desk surfaces. The room did not feel properly cleaned during my stay.

I was also concerned by the way my personal belongings were handled. My pajamas were placed on top of a dusty bedside telephone, another pjs was placed on top of my cosmetics, and an clothes that I had intentionally put in the bin was taken out and placed COVER the food!! These actions showed a lack of care and respect for guests' personal belongings and made me question the housekeeping standards.

In addition, the sound insulation was very poor. I could clearly hear footsteps and movement from the room above, sometimes as late as 2–3 a.m., which significantly affected my sleep quality.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Front house staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The room was way too hot. Even with the windows open there was no airflow. If the room has no air con I suggest portable fans in the room.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Pritpal Kaur • couple • gb
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It was very nice and clean and comfortable bed

Cons:

There was only one double wall socket and it was a bit pricey for the room

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Friendly staff and breakfast was ok

Cons:

No air conditioning in the room, so it was very hot even with a window open and a fan supplied by the hotel. There was also no ceiling light just bedside lamps and as we kept the curtains drawn trying to keep the room cool it made it very dark.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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alison • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Room was lovely bed was comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
6
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • pt
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyed the Thistle
Pros:

The hotel allowed us to drop our dags way before check-in time and leave them for a few hours after check-out time allowing us to enjoy London without being weighed down.
The air-conditioning was very welcome with the current high temperatures

Cons:

The water pressure, but we were on the 6th floor which may have explained that.
And there were some parts of the hotel that looked a little tired/poorly painted.
It felt quite pricey for one night that didn't include breakfast.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee