The position was fantastic. The rooms and hotel very ordinary. Not very helpful when asked for information or other requests. There were dishes left out in the hallways for the whole day.
4 stars
Thistle Holborn
36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
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Overview
Set in London, Thistle Holborn is a five-minute walk from the British Museum and offers free Wi-Fi. It is located a short stroll from Oxford Street and Central Saint Giles.
There are a range of facilities available to guests of the hotel, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, a 24-hour reception and 24-hour room service. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance.
There are 129 rooms at Thistle Holborn, each offering all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. Each provides its very own bathroom with a hair dryer.
Cooked breakfasts are served at Kingsley Two Brasserie and The Brasserie every morning before guests venture off to discover the local area. Guests looking to socialise can do so in Kingsley Bar, conveniently located in-house. There is also the added convenience of an on-site restaurant.
The location of the hotel allows easy access to multiple tourist attractions on foot. Leicester Square and Leicester Square Tube Station are within walking distance.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Thistle Holborn
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Minibar
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Dining table
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key access
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Accessibility and suitability
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- No smoking
- Upper floors accessible by lift
Bedroom
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Family friendly
- Kids meals
Reviews of Thistle Holborn
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Very good
3263 verified ratings
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778
Good
572
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248
Fair
162
Mediocre
74
Poor
117
Summary of reviews
Guests say
The hotel is praised for its excellent location, being close to attractions and transportation. Cleanliness is also a notable positive, with many guests appreciating the upkeep of the rooms and facilities. However, several guests expressed dissatisfaction regarding the value for money, feeling the cost was high for the room sizes and amenities offered. Bed comfort was a common complaint, with some noting thin mattresses and outdated furnishings. Overall, while the location and cleanliness earned positive remarks, the hotel may require improvements in room comfort and pricing strategy.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Location was very good.
Cons (-) I thought the hotel was very overpriced for such a small room that should've been remodeled. The carpet looked old and the colors of the room were outdated. The shower head/bathroom sink did look new. For the price we paid, we should've gotten some kind of small breakfast. It was extremely, extremely expensive to stay in an OK hotel. They sure made the hotel lobby look festive for the holidays. An...
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Pros (+) The check-in process was quite easy and the hotel was centrally located.
Cons (-) We were placed on the mezzanine floor which is impossible to reach and the rooms were tiny with a window leading directly to a wall.
Pros (+) Great shower.
Cons (-) No wifi in room Convoluted route to room.
Location
36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD
What's nearby
- British Museum299 m
- Somerset House0.9 km
- National Gallery1 km
- Piccadilly Circus1.1 km
- Southbank Centre1.4 km
- London Eye1.6 km
- St James's Palace1.7 km
- Churchill War Rooms1.8 km
- Westminster Bridge1.9 km
- Big Ben1.9 km
- Tate Modern2 km
- Westminster Abbey2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 7.5 |
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Distance to city centre | 2.1 km |
Nearest airport | London City |
Distance to airport | 12.1 km |