The foyer was well presented with friendly staff. Bonus is we could leave our luggage, free of charge, after we checked out to continue exploring London for the day and collect later. Water available on arrival and in the rooms provided sparkling water free of charge. The room was well equipped with iron and ironing board too. We stayed in their standard room as we weren't planning on spending much time there.

The floor boards in room 525 were squeaky in every part of the room. It wasn't a big deal for us, as we were using the room purely to sleep and get ready there but could be beneficial to the hotel to know this.

Really great breakfast. Plenty of options and the coffee, fruit salad and sausages were especially nice. Location perfect for my meetings at the Connaught Rooms (5 mins walk). Central but quiet. Nice dark room and comfy ved- I slept very well Nice toiletries

I couldn't open the windows. I had to ask for an extra duvet as there was no blanket in the room and it was quite cold. My towel rail wasn't working at first, but they came and fixed it quickly. Would've liked biscuits on the tea tray (more than bottled water) Rather grumpy kitchen staff who when I asked for a new serving spoon said that's not his job, I should speak to the manager. Not a very good attitude to have in hospitality.

I have tried to find one reason to mark this hotel down and simply cannot find one. Stayed for two nights midweek for a business trip and the hotel was amazing. Perfect location in the middle of both Tottenham Court Road and Holburn underground stations. Arrived, and they had given me and my colleague a free room upgrade to an room and it was wonderful. Huge bed, large room, great views of the city, shower was one of the best I've had! Complimentary tea, coffee. Bottled water in the room and even a Nespresso machine. The breakfast in the morning was cooked fresh and the choice was great, lots to choose from. The hotel was immaculate, felt like luxury. Staff very helpful and friendly. I will be staying here everything I come to London now. Thank you!

Honestly cannot fault this hotel....I've tried!

The location is excellent for the British Museum. The closest Tube station is not too far. The room was kept very clean. It is a no-frills location that is very practical. There is a good grocery store not far away. There are interesting restaurants in the area, especially Turkish, Chinese, and Indian (which we liked). The staff were helpful.

There was a major bus stop right in front so there was a lot of noise from the street. The shower is in a bathtub which has high sides that are difficult for people with limited mobility. The rooms are not spacious, so it was difficult to find a place to unpack suitcases other than on the bed. There was no one except a receptionist to help us get our luggage up about 10 steps at the entrance.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Thistle, and my experience was elevated by the exceptional service provided by Monausa. From the moment I arrived, Monausa’s warm welcome and attentive check-in process set the tone for what would be a truly memorable stay. Monausa greeted me with a friendly smile and immediately made me feel at home. Her professionalism and genuine care were evident as she efficiently handled my check-in while ensuring I was fully informed about the hotel’s amenities and services. She took the time to explain every detail, from room features to dining options, ensuring that I felt comfortable and confident about my stay. What truly impressed me was Monausa’s attention to detail. Not only did she make sure that my room was perfectly prepared upon arrival, but she also anticipated my needs throughout the check-in process. Her thoughtful recommendations and readiness to answer any questions I had made the experience seamless and enjoyable. The Thistle is undoubtedly a remarkable hotel, but it was Monausa’s personalised and attentive service that truly distinguished my visit. Her dedication to ensuring a flawless experience left a lasting impression, and I left the hotel feeling both valued and well cared for. I wholeheartedly recommend The Thistle to anyone seeking a stay marked by exceptional hospitality. Thanks to Monausa, my visit was not only comfortable but also enriched with genuine care and attention—a true testament to the high standards of service at The Thistle.

location was great, lots on the area, close to othe locations and easy access to the tube. clean hotel areas and really friendly staff

the breakfast was nice but over priced for what it was. we did get this on te day, and i imagine it may have been a bit cheaper if we had precooked with the booking of the room. but overall I don't think justifiable at £18.50 for a buffet Also the beds in the rooms were on wheels, so they moved really easily when sitting on them, just very annoying. But the beds themselves were really comfy

Location ,welcoming staff ,excellent breakfast and evening meals , cleanliness, just an all round brilliant hotel that suited our needs perfectly

Just being a bit picky but dining room was rather cold at times we felt too much air con. The green no room clean is a good idea but, I have stayed twice this year hung out the sticker the evening before ,but my room number was not on the list in reception, staff were amazing and still gave us the voucher, maybe this needs to be done when checking in and reception let housekeeping know then reception would have it on the system just a thought 😊

Great location, traveled from Kings Cross so easy to reach from Holborn only 2 Stops, lovely entrance, staff were quick to check us in which was great as had arrived just after 7pm and wanted to get back out, Room lovely no real issues. The bar was lovely and had a drink in there night 2, the bar staff was great, he was friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

The only downside was the put me up bed in the room, I know it was necessary for the 3 of us, but the way it was positioned, it meant it was hard to drawer the curtains so had to leave them closed all weekend.

Stayed in a junior suite with family, very clean room, helpful friendly staff, good breakfast and decent meal in restaurant. Comfortable beds (despite my preexisting issues with neck/back pain) no issues with hot water or AC as other reviewers had mentioned, great location, I would recommend

No faults however on the final night I was woken at 2am by the ceiling leaking (assumed from the rain as it was near the window) and dripping onto the sofa bed i was sleeping in - had to use white noise to try and drown out the irritating dripping noise a foot away from my head - mentioned to staff the following day and hopefully this will be resolved for future guests

Breakfast was very good. Bed was very comfortable.

The plumbing in the bathroom was very sensitive, the toilet leaked often after flushing. The shower was not easy to control the temperature of the water and again was very sensitive so was not easy to switch off the water flow as it would dyatt to come out of the tap. I was on the 1st floor, it was quite noisy at times. The room was comfortable in general but I had no bedside table and no possibility near the bed to plug my fone in overnight.