With a superb location, right in the heart of London"s Bloomsbury, the hotel blends fine Edwardian architecture and old-world charm with modern comforts and amenities.
Just a short walk from Covent Garden, the many delights of London are all within easy reach, including the excitement of Piccadilly’s Theatreland, world-class shopping on Oxford Street, an invigorating stroll through Hyde Park, the British Museum and other renowned attractions. Endless possibilities and all that the capital has to offer awaits guests of Thistle Bloomsbury.
In elegant Bloomsbury, and only a minute from the British Museum, this historic Edwardian hotel blends old world charm with modern amenities, such as the Kingsley Two Brasserie and Bar. The hotel is just a short walk from Covent Garden, Theatreland, and the capital"s main shopping district, Oxford Street.
The hotel is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project that will improve its services, facilities and its accommodation. The renovation is scheduled for completion in June 2009.
The onsite restaurant and bar is the "Kingsley Two Brasserie and Bar", with a modern split-level design and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bar serves light snacks, tea and coffee. Sports events may be viewed on satellite TV.
Hotel Facilities
General
Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Bar, Heating, Elevator, Non-Smoking Rooms, Newspapers, Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box.
Services
Fax/Photocopying, Currency Exchange, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Room Service, Laundry, Dry Cleaning.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours until 24/24 hours.
You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 14:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
No internet access available.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. Extra beds are not available. There is no capacity for cots in the room.
Payment - We accept
Visa, Master Card, American Express.
Directions
By road: from a40(m) to a501, Marylebone Road, take the slip road on the left before the underpass to Holborn. Travel down Gower Street and Bloomsbury Street, a400. Turn left into New Oxford Street onto Bloomsbury Way. The hotel is on the left after St. Georges Church. Parking is available at the ncp on Museum Street at an additional charge; residents of the hotel will be given a slight discount.
By rail: arriving at Kings Cross, St Pancras or Euston, take a taxi for ten minutes. The hotel is one mile away.
By tube: nearest stations are Holborn, on Central and Piccadily lines, and Tottenham Court Road, on the Central and Northern lines.
By air: from Heathrow Airport, take the Piccadilly line to Holborn (duration of journey: forty five minutes) or take the Heathrow Express train for fifteen minutes at a cost of ten pounds. Alternatively, take a taxi (duration of journey: one hour).
From Gatwick, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria for thirty minutes at a cost of ten pounds.
From Stansted take the Express train to Liverpool street, then follow the tube instructions or take a taxi. Distances below are as the crow flies.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
