Thistle London Holborn is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Shaftesbury Theatre and The British Museum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Eye.
What's nearby
Shaftesbury Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Covent Garden Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Crown - 1 min walk
The Plough - 2 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 3 min walk
Pizza Union - 2 min walk
Chang's Noodles - 1 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Holborn
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Thistle London Holborn offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel has 6 floors in 1 building and offers discounted parking nearby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kingsley Two Brasserie, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kingsley Two Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Kingsley Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking; discounts available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Kingsley Bar
Kingsley Two Brasserie
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
7 meeting rooms
Business centre
Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
Tile flooring in public areas
More
1 building
100% renewable energy
6 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1989
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Edwardian architecture
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
38-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property is also known as
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel London
Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel
Thistle Holborn Kingsley
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Kingsley By Thistle London
Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn
Thistle London Holborn Hotel
Thistle London Holborn London
Thistle London Holborn Hotel London
Reviews
Thistle London Holborn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
473
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
354
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
117
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
36
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
Reviews
8/10 Good
Heather
15 Sept 2025
Heather
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Brian
Travelled with partner
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff are very good, a special word must be for Laxman nothing was too much trouble so well done to him.
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas
Travelled with family
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Amenities
Superb quality, great service and well above our expectations.
The hotel is conveniently located with easy bus and tube stations within a short walk. Also, easy walk to restaurants and moderate 15-18 minute walk to some theaters. Nothing special about the hotel itself. Pretty basic. We asked for wash clothes and were told they didn’t have any but I question whether the person new what I was asking for. Also, there is no area for guests to seat and eat if they want to bring their own take way food in except the room and they are very small with no real table to seat at. I was kicked out of the lounge area when we brought some take away back to eat and were forced to eat in our room on the bed. They also didn’t clean our room one day and the TV didn’t work. Over all just an average stay with a few disappointments.
Perfect area. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Bus stop right out front. Not to far from the underground stations. Walking distance to major attractions. The rooms was a good size. Shower waas very clean and updated.
The hotel is in an excellent location, Covent Garden and Tube Station only minutes away. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Tracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Norma
12 Aug 2025
Wonderful location. Within easy walking distance of theater district.