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About this property

In London's Bloomsbury area, The Kingsley is a 4-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station.The Shaftesbury Theatre is located 0.2 miles from the property and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. All of the spacious en suite rooms have comfortable beds and sleek furnishings. Features include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a safety deposit box. Baby cots and extra beds are available upon request and subject to availability. Kingsley Two Brasserie restaurant offers a modern European menu and has a modern split-level design. There is also a stylish bar and lounge for guests to relax in, with a variety of drinks on offer. St Pancras International is a 25-minute walk away, and provides access to the Eurostar link. Covent Garden, Theatreland, Oxford Street and the British Museum can be reached in around 20 minutes’ walk. There is also an NCP car park on nearby Museum Street. Tottenham Court Road station, a 10-minute walk away, allows for direct transport to Heathrow Airport via the Elizabeth Line. Nearby Holborn, Russell Square, and Covent Garden underground stations are also within easy walking distance. Kings Cross St. Pancras can be reached within a 20-minute car journey, offering fantastic national and international rail services. The nearest airport is London City Airport, which is 8.8 miles away. Nearby parking is available at APCOA Covent Garden (1 Museum Street, London, WC1A 1JR), located only 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Thistle
Hotel chain/brand
Thistle

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • ECOsmart
    ECOsmart

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melvin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fantastic, staff extremely polite and friendly, Breakfast has a great selection, communal areas exceptionally clean.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful Victorian hotel, generous sized rooms, spotlessly clean, crispy high quality sheets, very comfortable beds. We had a great breakfast, the staff are friendly & well trained from reception through to the restaurant. We highly recommend...
  • Anne-claire
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It was a really good deal for a beautiful hotel in such a central location. I walked everywhere for the whole weekend after. The breakfast was excellent
  • Serena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were given a warm welcome upon arrival. Members of staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room was comfortable and spacious and the air conditioning was fantastic, given the high temperatures outdoors. All areas of the hotel...
  • Aileen
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, beds were very comfortable and staff were helpful. Would stay again.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great for access to central London.
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean and towels changed when needed.
  • Ginelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. Amazing friendly staff that gave a warm welcome. Nothing was a problem. Clean comfortable room with everything you need.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were allocated a room at the front of the hotel that we requested. Bed are very comfortable. Breakfast is excellent.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good choice at breakfast with cooked buffet style, porridge, cereal or fruit and yoghurt, something to meet most tastes

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Kingsley Two Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Kingsley Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Thistle London Holborn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thistle London Holborn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.