Thistle Holborn The Kingsley
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bloomsbury Way
Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM
Very Good
3728 reviewsUser: 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 .
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…
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 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 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 T…
