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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Douglas • extended_group • gb
6
Hotel was good, but i was disappointed that they did not provide twin room as requested.
Cons:

I had made the booking for this hotel for an overnight stay during whilst walking the Thames Path with a friend. I booked a twin room via Booking.com. However on arrival I was informed that the hotel had not received that particular requirement from Booking.com and was only able to offer a double room, which in circumstances I had to accept, therefore having to share a double bed with my friend which was not ideal. The hotel staff was apologetic and did offer discount on our booking.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room with deep bath. Food was lovely. Staff very friendly.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Wonderful rooms and delicious breakfast.
Pros:

So much character in a room that must have been recently renovated. Warm, cosy but spacious. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Breakfast excellent

Cons:

The aircon in the room number 14 was too loud and we could not use it

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rowland • couple • gb
4
Nice hotel but crap nights sleep
Pros:

Hotel was great and has been refurbished since our last visit.

Cons:

sadly we were awoken not long after 6am by a very noisey kitchen extraction system, providing a good nights sleep is important for a hotel, this unfortunately was not the case here. Rather than refund our accomodation which was the problematic area, they just offered a free breakfast. On speaking with staff its apparent its a known problem.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Newly refurbished rooms in a chrecterful hotel in a cracking location. Great breakfast, friendly staff and a nice bar downstairs. Free wifi, powerful shower, air-con and a very comfortable bed - all boxes ticked!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Horswell • solo_traveller • gb
9
Large comfortable room
Pros:

Large,comfortable room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Sasaki • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable coaching Inn/hotel in town centre, with friendly staff and good food.
Pros:

Old coaching Inn in town centre with some parking. Comfortable, though rather small room /bathroom. Breakfast and evening meal both very good.

Cons:

No instructions about Wifi password or using air con/heater in room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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judith • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was great.freshly made and plenty to eat.

Cons:

Everything was beautiful

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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TATSUYA • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

Breakfast: splendid

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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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