Thistle London Holborn
4 star hotelHotel36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, United Kingdom, London, WC1A 2SD, United KingdomThis Edwardian boutique hotel boasts luxurious furnishings and contemporary décor mixed with period charm. It’s close to London’s buzzing West End if you want to embrace London’s theatre scene and the world-renowned British Museum, to soak up some culture.
When you’re ready for lunch or dinner, head to the Kingsley Two Brasserie for a modern European menu. There’s also the ever-so-chic bar and lounge, perfect for a pre dinner drink before heading out on the town or a cosy nightcap before bed.
Arriving in London
0.9 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1 mi from London Eye
Very Good
Good to know
- Friendly service
- Close to public transport
Very good boutique hotel. Close to Central London. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Business services
- Child and Baby services
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Room service
- Safe
- Shuttle services
Rooms
All of the spacious en suite rooms have comfortable beds and sleek furnishings along with free wi-fi, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, toiletries and a safety deposit box.
Location
For those who love to explore on foot, guests at this hotel are just a ten-minute walk from Covent Garden and the British Museum. Oxford Street's many shops and boutiques are all within walking distance and the West End is right on your doorstep. Spoilt for choice.
Our hints & tips
This historic boutique hotel is just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road, the British Museum, and many other attractions, making it the perfect spot to explore London.
After a day in the city, enjoy a relaxing meal and drink in the Kingsley Two Brasserie and Bar, or take advantage of a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea.
Arriving in London
0.9 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1 mi from London Eye
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Friendly service
- Close to public transport
Rated by
Family –
49%
Couple –
38%
Solo –
8%
Business –
5%
Rated 4.2/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good boutique hotel. Close to Central London. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Excellent Boutique Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Neutral: Reasonably accessible by car, said 56%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 67%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 93% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 74% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 100%.
- Positive: 80% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 67% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 62%.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 53%.
- Negative: 73% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 71% complained about the concierge service.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 70% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 86% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 100%.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 83%.
- Neutral: 68% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 53%.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 67% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 62% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 77% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 71% complained about the concierge service.
Good internet service
- Positive: 73% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 100%.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 50% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: 69% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 60% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 65% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 62%.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 53%.
- Negative: 73% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 71% complained about the concierge service.
Clean
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 69% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 69% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 70%.
Room is all right
- Positive: 71% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 77% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 86% found the kitchenette to be good.
- Neutral: Only 69% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 65%.
- Negative: 65% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 89% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 62% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 86% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 74%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 71% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 65%.
- Negative: 69% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 83% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 75% were unhappy with the view.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 78% found the grounds to be nice.
- Neutral: 57% thought the snacks were adequate.
- Negative: 55% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 92% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 71% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 88% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 100% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 78% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 78% found the grounds to be nice.
- Negative: 57% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 68% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 92% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 85% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 100% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 82% found the grounds to be nice.
- Negative: 57% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 69% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 92% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 83% thought the facilities needed updating.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 71% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 82% found the grounds to be nice.
- Negative: 60% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 92% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 75% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 84% thought the facilities needed updating.
