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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

London

In the heart of London, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is within a 5-minute drive of Big Ben and The British Museum. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TWG Tea Leicester Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 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 complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Squares Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Squares Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Squares 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 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

  • Squares Bar
  • Squares Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:30 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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
Royal Trafalgar London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Square London
Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
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The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was nice. Its in a safe area and very close to tragalgar sq. Easy walk to the River thames. Right next to china town. Is a great place and I would stay here again
Just a couple blocks from china town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all amazing and we thank them for wonderful attention. The rooms were great and location absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Ming

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Right next to Chinatown, Leicester Square, National Gallery.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and recently redecorated. The room was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Shower was very poor, very low pressure and not hot, ran water for over 15 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good if you want to be in the heart of London. It is quite congested in that area, but close to many sites and easy to get to transportation. The service was lacking at this hotel. The check in staff were very kind and helpful, but we had some rough experiences with the rest of the staff. One example, we asked for a towel as there were three of us and only 2 towels. The woman at the front desk was very bothered that we asked and said she could not deal with that right now. The room was nice and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely clean and the most helpful of staff - all of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room for Central London
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just right
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean and the staff is very supportive and Kim was very helpful person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, polyte
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline A

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry

No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

C W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay …. Hotel in middle of everything we wanted to see and do … great stay with very helpful staff .. will stay here again …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely reception staff, comfy bed but unfortunately seemed to have been above a night club on the Friday night. Very loud music until 2am but next night was much better. No toiletries in bath room, had run out of shower gel and wasn’t replenished. Facilities in room slightly jaded but clean and comfortable. Shower over bath, ok for me but 6ft husband’s head hit ceiling!! But fabulous location which is what we wanted, next door to national gallery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing really wrong with my stay except I had a very small room - my fault as I booked at the last minute so that was the only room available. Breakfast was very nice but does get a little crowded around the serving area which makes moving around difficult. Staff were polite throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Double edged sword, very conveniently located but also many random people walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful; nice room; easy access to Leicester Square and Chinatown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025