Thistle Holborn The Kingsley

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Thistle Holborn The Kingsley

Name: Thistle Holborn The Kingsley
Address: Bloomsbury Way, London, united-kingdom
Telephone: 0204 505 9777
Rating: 4.4

london, united kingdom

About Thistle Holborn The Kingsley

location

This luxury hotel is steeped in tradition and located in the business district of Bloomsbury, near to Oxford Street and the West End. Numerous shops as well as restaurants, bars and nightclubs can easily be reached on foot. Holborn underground station is in the immediate vicinity.

facility

The hotel was built in 1898. The hotel has 2 suites, 13 single rooms and 123 double rooms, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A wellness area with a spa is available at the hotel.

meals

Dining facilities include a non-smoking restaurant, a café and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at Thistle Holborn The Kingsley

Facilities (12)

Air conditioningLobbyCurrency ExchangeConference RoomRoom ServiceLaundry ServicePetsElevator/ LiftIroning servicesLaundrySmoking roomsWifi

Business Center and Conferences (1)

Business Center

Common Area (1)

Reception

General Services (5)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffPool/ Beach towelsWake-up Call / Service

Hygiene (1)

Contactless check-in/-out

Meals (5)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedContinental BreakfastBarRestaurant

Object Information (1)

Fax

Room Facilities (6)

ShowerBathtubHairdryerTVRoom serviceToiletries

Security (1)

Fire extinguishers

Location

Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

Bloomsbury Way

What's nearby

Public Transport10m
Bars / Pubs200m
Restaurants200m
Shopping opportunities400m
Nightclub1km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM

Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

Bloomsbury Way

What's nearby

Public Transport10m
Bars / Pubs200m
Restaurants200m
Shopping opportunities400m
Nightclub1km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM

User Rating & Reviews

4.4

Very Good

3728 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent2107
Very Good1163
Average266
Poor125
Terrible67

Recent Reviews: 3728

User: Dawn A
Trip type: Family
Terrible & unhelpful
Tried on two occasions to order Champagne to a room for guests all ready staying for a special occasion . Reception Staff were unhelpful and not interested and could not fulfill my request .Tried on two occasions to order Champagne to a room for guests all ready staying for a special occasion . Reception Staff were unhelpful and not interested and could not fulfill my request .
User: mari0nm0rris
Trip type: Couples
Stopover after theatre.
Unfortunately, TripAdvisor won't allow me to give 4.5 stars.This hotel is the perfect location for a west end theatre trip, it was so nice just being able to walk back to the hotel after an evening performance rather than rushing for a tube hoping to catch the last train back.We had a warm, friendly welcome from Arty when we arrived, hoping to drop our bags off before going to the British museum.… Unfortunately, TripAdvisor won't allow me to give 4.5 stars.This hotel is the perfect location for a west end theatre trip, it was so nice just being able to walk back to the hotel after an evening performance rather than rushing for a tube hoping to catch the…
User: Rich a
Trip type: Solo travel
Beat my expectations
OK I'm going to write a long review, and it's positive. You'll have to decide for yourself whether there are better options for the same price and neighborhood, it's never easy to choose. My stay was in the first half of April 2026.I traveled solo but still booked a double room to avoid the notoriouly tiny single rooms of London hotels in general. The room I ended up with was on the second floor (… OK I'm going to write a long review, and it's positive. You'll have to decide for yourself whether there are better options for the same price and neighborhood, it's never easy to choose. My stay was in the first half of April 2026.I traveled solo but still bo…
User: The_Reluctant_Guest
Trip type: Family
Nostalgia
We stayed here for one night purely for a touch of nostalgia. As a child, we would often come to the Kingsley at New Year because of its fantastic location, so we decided to return and relive some of those memories. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were welcoming and pleasant throughout, which made a real difference. We made sure to book a suite similar to the one we used to stay in, alth… We stayed here for one night purely for a touch of nostalgia. As a child, we would often come to the Kingsley at New Year because of its fantastic location, so we decided to return and relive some of those memories. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff we…
User: Kim_mum_7
Trip type: Family
Wonderful afternoon tea!!
Beautiful hotel and exceptional food and service!! We were well looked after by Zeeshan who went the extra mile to make sure the day was lovely! The food was tasty and filled us up. Brilliant time- thank you! Umama Nadeem, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle Holborn Hotel, responded to this review Dear Kim,Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to enjoy afternoon te… Beautiful hotel and exceptional food and service!! We were well looked after by Zeeshan who went the extra mile to make sure the day was lovely! The food was tasty and filled us up. Brilliant time- thank you! Umama Nadeem, Guest Services / Front Office at T…

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