The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Acorn Pubs

Hotels
8.3 (1316 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 1316 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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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
M
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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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
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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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Gilles family_with_children fr
8
Personnel attentionné, restaurant bien typique, chambres sur la rue un peu bruyantes.
Pros:

Véritable English breakfast bien servi, la bâtisse très ancienne a du caractère !

Cons:

Il n’y a pas de frigo dans la chambre, en pleine période de canicule c’était malvenu, mais ce n’est pas si courant !

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent food :-)

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jelle couple nl
8
Fine stay
Pros:

Insufficiënt means to hangout wet towels. Unclear airco working instructions. To much light from fire-alarm device.

Cons:

Perfect location, fine building, good restaurant, friendly staff

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
7
Great stopover.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and friendly, location excellent, parking was good, dinner was good.

Cons:

Our air conditioning/ heating didn't work so we had a fan heater.
Our bathroom was very tight on space.
Mum's bathroom was huge but cold.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Roger extended_group gb
8
Room lovely but rest of hotel a little disappointing
Pros:

Room was lovely, well equipped, appreciated bath and robes, linen and pillows comfortable, location good for Thames Path…staff were lovely in restaurant which was busy, food good.

Cons:

Luggage not taken to room two flights up, uninviting reception, hallways tired and needed painting….traffic noise from lorries.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Miguel solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and polite. Food was delicious, congrats to Chef Diogo. Our room was spotless and confy with beautiful decor.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
8
Great location, food and staff.
Pros:

Great location, great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee