The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Acorn Pubs

Hotels
8.3 (1321 reviews)
Bridge Street , Abingdon , GB

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1321 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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caroline • couple • se
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were very friendly, and the food was really good

Cons:

Despite a sign in the bathroom warning about hot water, it was barely lukewarm.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
Just one word and that is excellent
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant stay , highly recommend . From the staff to breakfast was 5 star .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
9
Highly recommended.
Pros:

Location was excellent . Food , staff, cleanliness all v good . Our room (18) was rather compact but still nice .

Cons:

I asked for a ground floor / first floor room but ended up on the second floor (26 stairs!) it was later explained ( when I asked) that only a second floor room had air con . Staff helped with luggage on arrival.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jan • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely pleasant stay.
Pros:

Good location. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely stylish room, with fabulous comfy bed & crisp white linen.

Cons:

We requested rooms with air con, as it was a heatwave with temp 38 + The rooms did have air con which was really effective & most welcome. But unfortunately the air con unit was very noisy, so we were not able to sleep because of the noise of it.

Also, while the rooms had recently been renovated to an exceptionally high standard, and were really lovely, the rest of the hotel looked a bit tired, so the overall experience didn’t feel quite consistent.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian Terence • solo_traveller • gb
10
A stay that will be with me for a long time to come .
Pros:

This was a gem of a place , I can honestly say that they do not come much better than this .
The room was decorative and full of all the things you would need .
The shower was brilliant , expensive soaps provided
The food in the restaurant was really good breakfast menu was right up to date with healthy options .
A complete satisfactory package

Cons:

There was nothing i did not like .

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Oakes • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely hotel, interesting layout, great staff
Pros:

Breakfast was good, no croissant available.
Staff were excellent, at every point of contact smily, chatty and very helpful. A great asset to any hotel. I suspect it suggests very good management.

Cons:

Air con over bed in bedroom 7 a bit noisy

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Mantas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff. We arrived late at night but they were very quick to answer any calls after hours, and made the check in very smooth. The hotel is a very nice old historic pub in the centre of Abingdon, the room was excellent, nicely decorated, spacious and clean. The breakfast was delicious too.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca Jane • family_with_children • ae
10
Wonderful hotel with excellent service
Pros:

Beautiful characteristic building. Our room was very comfortable and spotless

Cons:

Nothing. It is a wonderful hotel that
We return to every year

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
10
Great hotel -will stay again
Pros:

Excellent location and great customer service
Food was very good at breakfast as well as evening meal

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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martin • couple • gb
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
1
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location and breakfast. Issues with rooms.
Pros:

Bar and restaurant facilities were good. Availability of parking was good. The tea coffee options were good.
Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

No heating in our room
Noisy bathroom fan
Bed comfort middling to poor.
One room had a tiny shower room and a spacious bedroom the other was the reverse massive bathroom tiny bedroom with no view out.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing staff smiling all the time nothing a bother even in extreme heat.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Neil Parry99 • couple • gb
8
good location for our visit to Radley college and located within the village of Abingdon itself
Pros:

Fabulous breakfast served. Always nice to be left biscuits in the room along with the tea and coffee.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee