Thistle London Holborn

Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Thistle London Holborn

36-37 Bloomsbury Way, Camden, London, Greater London WC1A 2SD, United KingdomView hotel details
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Guest Reviews of Thistle London Holborn

8.4/10
Very good
114 reviews
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Location8.8
Amenities8.1
Service8.2
Cleanliness8.5
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Guest User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Couple
7 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
The location was perfect and very convenient. However, the blanket was dusty and had to request for new ones
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location and found it convenient during your stay.However, I am very sorry to learn about the issue with the blanket. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, and I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. I will be addressing this with our housekeeping team to ensure greater attention to detail and to prevent this from happening again.We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a smoother and more comfortable experience.Kind regards,Umama Nadeem
Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Traveling with friends
83 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
The hotel was decent. It's very conveniently located in London with easy access to the subway. The staff provided excellent service, and the room wasn't small. Plus, it's just a 5-minute walk to the British Museum, which is incredibly convenient.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for rating your stay as Very Good. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient central London location, with easy access to the Underground and the British Museum just a short walk away.It’s especially pleasing to know that our team provided excellent service and that you found your Deluxe Room comfortable and well-sized. Your kind comments about cleanliness, amenities, and surroundings are truly appreciated and will be shared with our staff as encouragement.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to London and providing you with an even more enjoyable stay.Kind regards,Umama
john scarbo
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Couple
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 16, 2025
very nice old fashioned. nice staff room had nice street view and bathroom with rain shower and bath
Response from Property: Dear John,Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback and perfect scores.We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charm of our hotel, our friendly team, and the comfort of your room with its street view and bathroom featuring both a rain shower and bath. It’s always rewarding to know that guests appreciate the character and details of our property.We look forward to welcoming you back to Thistle Holborn on your next visit to London.Warm regards,Umama
Anonymous User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Family
2 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Mar 29, 2026
Great transport links, decent amenities and facilities. There were a lot of things missing, but for a city-center hotel, it wasn't bad.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay with us.We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated our central location, transport links, and facilities, and that you felt the hotel offered good value for a city‑centre stay. It’s also encouraging to see positive scores for amenities, cleanliness, and surroundings.At the same time, I’m sorry to learn that there were aspects of the service and certain items you felt were missing during your visit. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and your comments have been noted and shared with the relevant teams to help us improve consistency and attention to detail.We genuinely value your honest feedback, as it helps us identify where we need to do better. Should you choose to stay with us again, we hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more seamless and satisfying experience.Kind regards,Umama
Shanny_Yuan
Executive King Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
9 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Feb 27, 2026
The hotel deliberately assigned me the worst corner room on a low floor. Staff were cold, unfriendly, no smile, no service at all. Clearly discriminatory treatment towards Asian guests. Extremely rude and disrespectful. Avoid this hotel! 全程被区别对待,只给华人安排低楼层角落最差房,工作人员态度冷漠无礼,全程无笑脸、无服务,明显歧视亚裔,极度不尊重中国客人,避雷!
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am very sorry to read about your experience, and I would like to sincerely apologise that your stay left you feeling this way.Please allow me to assure you that we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in our hotel. We welcome guests from all backgrounds, and fairness, respect, and professionalism are core values we take extremely seriously. I am very saddened that our service did not reflect this during your visit.Regarding the room allocation, rooms are assigned based on availability at the time of check‑in, and never based on a guest’s nationality or background. That said, it is clear that we failed to communicate effectively, and I apologise if this led to any misunderstanding or discomfort. If the room did not meet your expectations, our team should have made every effort to offer alternatives or assistance.I am also very concerned by your comments about the attitude of our staff. All guests should feel welcomed, acknowledged, and treated with warmth. Your experience does not reflect the standard we strive to provide, and I will be following up with the team urgently to address this.We genuinely value your feedback, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your stay in more detail. Thank you again for sharing your concerns.Warm regards,Umama
Damilaile2005
Executive King Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
36 reviews
6.0/10
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
Let me start by saying that I booked for 3 days and wanted to check out a day early, but they wouldn't allow it, even after a lot of discussion. Secondly, about the service: all the staff at this hotel are Indian and very lazy. I requested room cleaning, hung the 'make up room' sign on the door, and even told the front desk three times, but no one came to clean. I stayed for 3 days, and they only cleaned on the last day – I was really speechless. The outdated facilities are understandable, but the air conditioning was practically useless. It's very cold this winter, so I had to make do with a borrowed heater. I definitely won't be staying here again.
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Guest User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Couple
1 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
Down for a couple of days with wife for the theatre. Fantastic location for west end and train stations. Hotel itself is clean and comfortable however it is very tired and in need of some modernisation.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us. We’re pleased to hear that you found our location ideal for the West End and nearby train stations, and that the hotel was clean and comfortable during your visit.We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the condition of the hotel. Your feedback about modernisation is valuable and has been shared with the relevant teams as we continue to review and plan improvements to enhance our guests’ experience.Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back in the future and offer an even better experience next time.Kind regards,Umama
Guest User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Couple
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 12, 2026
The reception team were amazing and they allowed us to check in slightly earlier than the normal time as there was a room available. Also due to travel issues and trains cancelled due to bad weather they helped book and extra night. The hotel is excellently placed to see all the theatres and China town so I would recommend staying here. Also the food in the restaurant isn’t too bad.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that our reception team could assist with your early check-in and extra night during the travel disruptions.It’s great to know you enjoyed our convenient location near the theatres and Chinatown, as well as the food in our restaurant. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us.We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to London!Kind regards,Umama
Mayye
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
10 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
I stayed 3 nights at Thistle London Holborn and had a wonderful experience. The location is excellent — close to Covent Garden, the British Museum, and great transport links. The room was comfortable and clean, with everything I needed. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. A very convenient and welcoming base for exploring London — would happily stay here again.
Response from Property: Dear Mayye,Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience at Thistle London Holborn. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found our location convenient, and felt comfortable in your room.Our team takes great pride in providing friendly and helpful service, and it’s wonderful to know this made your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime you visit London.Warm regards,Umama
Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Couple
1 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Dec 7, 2025
The hotel was fine and in a great location. The only down side really was a lack of amenities and the shower was freezing cold this morning in room 602. Breakfast was good however and friendly staff.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your comments following your recent stay with us.We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our central location, friendly team and breakfast service. It’s wonderful to know these aspects contributed positively to your experience.We are sorry to learn, however, that you found the amenities limited and that the shower in room 602 was cold. Amenities are available upon request from reception, and we apologise if this was not communicated clearly during your stay. Your comments regarding the hot water have been passed to our maintenance team for immediate investigation to ensure this does not recur.Thank you again for your helpful feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future, and we will do our best to provide a more seamless and comfortable stay.Kind regards,Umama NadeemReception Manager
Guest User
Executive King Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Family
1 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
Great location, was able to walk to shopping areas (20 mins) , some nice restaurants and pubs close by. Staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend The Thistle as a place to stay in London.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your wonderful review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location convenient for shopping, dining, and exploring the local area. It’s also fantastic to know that our team made a positive impression with their friendliness and helpful service.We greatly appreciate your recommendation — it means a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Thistle again in the future.Kind regards,Umama NadeemReception Manager
Anonymous User
Executive King Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Couple
5 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
The room is comfortable and good in size. It is easy to move around too.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your positive feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us.We’re delighted to hear that you found the Executive King Room comfortable, spacious, and easy to move around in. Providing a relaxing and convenient environment is very important to us, and it’s wonderful to know this met your expectations.We truly appreciate your kind ratings across amenities, cleanliness, surroundings, and service. It’s always encouraging for the team to see their efforts reflected in such comments.Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back for another great visit.Warm regards,Umama Nadeem
Guest User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Solo traveler
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 22, 2025
Great location and nice staff. Easy to get around.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your perfect score and kind comments. We’re delighted you enjoyed our great location and found our team friendly. It’s wonderful to hear you found it easy to get around, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.Kind Regards,Umama
Adventure Gal
Standard Twin Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Traveling with friends
5 reviews
5.0/10
Posted on Sep 9, 2024
Hotel was conveniently located outside a bus stop with buses going to Oxford Circus, SOHO, Chinatown etc. Area is relatively safe. Hotel-wise not the best for a four star. Definitely can improve on service and cleanliness. Probably also time for a refurbishment of furniture and white appliances. AC was making weird noises the entire time of the stay, shower door wasn’t working, surfaces weren’t not clean (we used a wet wipe right after housekeeping and it was so filthy - yucks!). Oh and the room only comes with shower gel and shampoo in terms of amenities (unlike the long list it states in description).
Gulilou
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Family
14 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 13, 2024
Hotel is located at SOHO of London with many shooters nearby, such as Primark, Sainsbury's, MacDonald, Burger king and etc. If you make your choice with breakfast at hotel, it is a fantastic English breakfast with full variety of tea, drinks and fruits. I would strongly recommend to include the breakfast in your hotel booking as it is very worthy when you have your breakfast outside.
6/7
Response from Property: Hello Gulilou, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad yo see you had a lovely stay and we hpe to see you back back wit us again. Kind regards Jaime Front Office Manager