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Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley

4.0 of 5
Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, England (Covent Garden)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

This is a nice (but not great) hotel in a good (but not great) location. The service is competent (but not excellent) and the physical features of the hotel well done (but a tad pedestrian). In other words, while I found that little at the hotel was truly faulty, I was underwhelmed. Strengths: the renovation of the building, the design... More

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Rome, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the kingsley by thistle for two nights, while on short visit to london. Since we didn't have much time to visit the city we decided to stay in a central area, and avoid time commuting, that was the reason why we picked the kingsley. We couldn't have made a better choice, its near Oxford St and Covent... More

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Bendigo
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were travelling through London on our way to Italy. I have always found London hotels to be a bit unpredictable - you can pay a fortune and get something pretty ordinary. I was hoping for somewhere nice as was having a special trip away with my daughter and we wanted a good location to run around London like mad... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at this hotel for one night as part of an overnight work trip. The staff are very friendly and make sure your stay is happy and comfortable. The hotel is nicely designed and a good price for the area, however it is in serious need of soundproofing from outside noise - the sash windows just don't hold out... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

As London hotels are expensive the Thistle offers good value for this area. Good location and service. The food was very good and the area had plenty to do, situated near the museum, shopping and theatres.

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. I look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future. Kind regards Paul Knightley General Manager The Kingsley by Thistle More

Seattle, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

After getting over the initial sticker shock of most hotels in London I found this hotel to be in the perfect location for me. I was able to take the picadilly line straight from LHR to Holborn station. Holborn station also intersects the central line making this an easy way to get to many areas of London. The room was... More

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. I look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future. Kind regards Paul Knightley General Manager The Kingsley by Thistle More

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Warm,prompt and friendly welcome. Excellent bedroom - super king bed. We had come to see War Horse. Theatre a couple of hundred yards away and excellent eating pubs. Good choice at breakfast but ... Hot food had been sitting there for a long time and was unappetising. Easy and quick checkout. Taxi easily hailed

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. Can I assure you I have addressed your comment about breakfast with the Head Chef so that smaller amounts of food are put out more often to keep the food fresher. I look forward to welcoming you... More

Essex
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Spent two nights at the Thistle Kingsley, Holborn. Reception staff friendly and helpful as were the restaurant staff. Breakfast was good. The room was well equipped and clean but there was a fan running 24/7 which created a loud hum which kept us awake. Ate twice in the lounge bar. First time it was good. Second time they had two... More

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. Can I assure you that I have address the issue with the food with the team. I look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future. Kind regards Paul Knightley General Manager The... More

London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

PROS: Very nice hotel, ideally situated for West end, Covent garden, Museum, Oxford street...Bus stop 5 steps from front door. Room + bathroom very clean.Very comfortable beds. Did not find the room to be too small as some did. Nice big hotel bar and dining room. Staff make a point at being polite, not just the front desk, always hellos... More

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. I look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future. Kind regards Paul Knightley General Manager The Kingsley by Thistle More

London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I made the Kingsley my goto hotel in London a while back, simply because of the outstanding service, the top notch suites and the location. The suites of Kingsley by Thistle are by far some of the most spacious and quality rooms you will ever find in a London hotel. The service goes above and beyond to make sure you... More

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Paul K, General Manager at Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback, Im glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you. I look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future. Kind regards Paul Knightley General Manager The Kingsley by Thistle More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Kingsley By Thistle London
Thistle Bloomsbury
Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Address: Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Covent Garden
Amenities:
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Hotel Style:
#52 Family Hotels in London
#64 Luxury Hotels in London
#122 Business Hotels in London
Price range (per night): ₹ 12,334 - 25,059
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Following a recent extensive £10 million restoration and refurbishment program at the hotel, every area of the hotel has been transformed – our bedrooms have been completely modernised with a contemporary design and vibrant soft furnishings. Our public areas reflect the new contemporary style but retain elements of the hotel’s traditional Edwardian features. London landmarks like the British Museum and Covent Garden and Oxford Street are within easy walking distance. Just five minutes from Holborn and Tottenham Court Road Tube Stations. ... more   less 
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