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Thistle Bloomsbury Park is set right in the heart of the West End. A prime location in London, whether you want to do a spot of shopping on Oxford Street, visit cultural locations including St Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum, or experience the vibrant atmosphere of Covent Garden and Soho. Plus, close proximity to great transport links with Euston and Holborn tube stations just a short walk away. This hotel near Bloomsbury and Russell Square boasts 95 en-suite rooms, with Standard, Family, and Junior Suites. In each room, guests will find a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Our breakfast is filled with modern spins on that classic British cuisine we all love. Kick-start your day with some seriously tasty treats. Or visit our self-service counter in the reception area for a selection of beverages and snacks. Simply pick your favourites and pay at the reception—quick and easy!
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126 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AD England
Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
1,792 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Situated in the heart of the city, Thistle London Bloomsbury Park is a stone's throw from key attractions and public transport, an aspect regularly lauded by visitors. While the hotel's historical charm and cleanliness are appreciated, opinions are split on its atmosphere, with some guests finding it lacking in modernity.
Accommodations are seen as needing an upgrade, and noise can be an issue. Despite this, the staff's commendable service and the overall value receive praise, although some critique the hotel for its price point relative to quality.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Uninviting
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Dated
Value
Mixed
Cleanliness
Mixed
Noise level
Noisy
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Underwhelming
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I stayed here one night for business and it was a good stay. It was very close to Russell Square station and was easy to find. I found the pillows a bit too big for my neck so woke up a bit uncomfortable. I was also next to the Marco Pierre White restaurant across the road and it was quite loud until late which was a bit of a shame but that is of course not the hotels fault but thicker windows may be useful. I also found the room quite cold but I felt very safe and enjoyed my stay. The bar was good and it had free WiFi but it was £3 for a bottle of cola which was quite pricey. I would definitely go back I might just ask for a slightly different room location within the building. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from RMolledo, Manager at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Mar 6, 2020
Dear Reviewer, First of all,thank you for taking the time to leave feedback after your recent stay with us. I am delighted that the majority of your stay was positive although it sounds as if we have some areas of improvement to make. I apologise that we did not quite reach our target of five out of five on this occasion and assure you I will speak with the service teams to ensure that we learn the relevant lessons moving forward on those service points we missed. In spite of this, I sincerely hope that you might return to the Thistle Bloomsbury Park as I have no doubt that we can fully meet all of your needs and make sure that everything possible is done to enhance your stay and offer full value for money. With my best regards, Ruben Molledo Operations Manager
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I stayed at the Thistle Bloomsbury Hotel for one night this week. I needed a room for 3 people as we took our son to visit family. The hotel itself is on Southampton Row, a busy road with numerous options to eat and drink and crucially very central only a short walk from Russell Square Tube and the British Museum. The hotel itself is not especially modern however, everything is clean and in good order. The room itself was spotless with a large double and also a fold-out bed and although not air-conditioned had a nice fan and a window that could be opened a little so those who like a cool room would feel comfortable.
The beds and linen were spotless and very comfortable and the room was very quiet. Our room had Tea Coffee Kettle and Shortbread biscuits along with Fridge and Water sparkling and still. There is just one lift and this can be rather slow as it is also used for service duty. The stairs are a better option coming down if you are able although if you are on the 6th floor as we were these are a tall order unless fit.
We did not pre-book breakfast (some bookings include this some don't) but we were quoted £18 pounds each so we decided to take a short walk along to Caffè Tropea in Rusell Square gardens just minutes away for a spectacular range of English and continental breakfast options with the best coffees Anywhere, Macchiato and Cappuccino were fantastic. Also, The Swan just 20 yards away is a perfect little pub.
Finally, all the staff during our visit were kind and courteous and will happily store your bags in a secure room if you arrive early (our room was ready by about 1 pm and they kindly allowed us straight up to the room) or once you check out on the day you leave if you are still planning to enjoy your last hours out and about.
All in all, I would give 5 stars all around except for the lift doing double duty for service and accordingly sometimes slow and the unnecessary 18 pounds if Breakfast is not included in your booking. We certainly would not hesitate to stay again.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip:Â Pre-book breakfast if not include otherwise its 18 pounds, if not visit Caffe Tropea two minutes...
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Response from Amal Unnithan, Other at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Aug 22, 2023
Dear Freddy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Thistle Bloomsbury Hotel. We are glad to hear that the hotels central location and cleanliness left a positive impression on you. It sounds like the amenities in the room, including the comfortable beds, tea and coffee, and the option to open the window, contributed to your comfortable stay. We appreciate your feedback about the lifts speed and the breakfast pricing, and we will certainly take that into consideration for future improvements. we are delighted that you found our staff kind and courteous, and we are pleased that you enjoyed nearby dining options. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Thank you, Best regards, Amal Unnithan - Reception Manager - Thistle
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I had booked a deluxe room at the Thistle. Unfortunately upon arriving there had been an issue with the boiler and heating. That meant we were unable to avail of the deluxe room. However, the receptionist was extremely helpful. She offered us an alternative room at their sister hotel the Thistle at Marble Arch or a standard room with a refund of the difference. We were tired so opted for the refund.
The hotel is a little dated however it is clean and comfortable. The breakfast provided had a good variety from hot food (sausages, bacon, eggs both fried and scrambled, beans, hash browns), toast, sourdough. There was also cereals, fruit, yoghurt, croissants and pain au chocolate. To drink, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit juices and water. We opted to go for breakfast at 7.30am, it was relatively quiet, food was warm and there was plenty of choice.
The bedroom was adequately sized for our needs with plenty of wardrobe space for staying 2 nights. There was a chair located at the desk, a table lamp, two charging points, a kettle with a good selection of teas and shortbread. I have to say it would be better having more charging points, especially if the TV is on.
The bathroom was actually a shower room and was small. It was clean and met our needs. It could be improved if there was a hook on the door so you could hang clothes up when in the shower - otherwise you have to place them on the closed toilet seat. Shower gel, a small bar of soap and towels were provided. The extractor fan was rather loud but then again it was only loud when we were using the bathroom.
The other downside to the room we had (2011) was the lack of double glazing. There was a bar just below us and the sound was distracting the first night. I do think if the hotel put in double glazing it would greatly improve the quality of stay. The second night wasn't bad at all and we got a really good night's sleep.
One other thing to note. The lift is tiny - you could only fit in one person with a large suitcase. That didn't bother us as we walked up and down the stairs but that's because it was the second floor. Any higher up we might have used the lift and got annoyed at it's slowness and lack of capacity!
I have to say the staff were magnificent. I was disappointed not getting the deluxe room but the staff were so professional and offered several options. This made the experience better.
Thank you!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Maria Gallego, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Dec 10, 2022
Dear Elf2k, Thank you very much for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us at Thistle Bloomsbury Park. It is great to hear that you had a good experience overall. We always strive to deliver the best experience to our guests and I am pleased to know that you had an enjoyable stay with us and that the team proved to be helpful, specially on arrival while trying to find an alternative option for you. The team was extremely happy by your comment and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Maria Gallego Front Office Manager
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Stayed for 2 nights on a work trip and had a double room on the fifth floor facing the street at the front of the hotel. Upon arrival in the room the first thing I noticed was that the room had no air conditioning and being a warm and muggy evening, the feel of the room was quite unpleasant. The windows could only be opened about 2 inches so there was no way of getting any air flow. With the windows left open, the noise from the traffic in the street was not conducive to a good nights' sleep. That noise was compounded on my first night by the fact that the toilet cistern in the room broke so there was a steady flow of water into the toilet basin throughout the night, and with nothing having been done about it other than the cleaner squirting some bleach down the basin the next day, I took it apart myself and fixed it for the next uncomfortable night of sleep. If you're staying for more than one night be sure to have any clothes that need ironing ironed beforehand as the supplied irons are the most useless things I've ever used. More of a luke warm plate that ejects sticky yellow slime over your clothes, I ruined one shirt in the process. Breakfast was well stocked and a good selection of cooked British and cold continental meats and cheeses etc. I expected something a little more cosy and well decorated having stayed at other Thistles in the past but this one is very much in need of some TLC and most definitely air conditioned rooms and I'm sorry to say that in spite of the well placed location, I wouldn't return here.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Maria Gallego, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Jun 3, 2022
Dear Richard, Thank you for having taken the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us and thank you for staying with us at Thistle Bloomsbury Park. I am however very sorry that on several fronts your stay was less than perfect, and for the series of shortfalls you encountered, I would like to apologise. Please rest assured that they have been escalated internally for follow up. I do hope that in spite of these concerns you would feel comfortable staying with us again, and remain entirely at your disposal. Once again, thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your sincere feedback. Kind regards, Maria Gallego Front Office Manager
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I write this still as a guest. Helpful and pleasant desk staff introduce you to a hostel style hotel. A single one person lift will take you to a basic room, expected for the price. So no complaints. What’s not expected is the absence of housekeeping. Here for an unfortunate 3 nights my room had the bed remade only on night one, but no bins emptied, used coffee cups left, no cleaning of any kind. So I left the ‘I’Oom out and about please make it pretty again’ hanger on my door, plus a note asking to replace the non working lamp and empty my bins , with a five pound note tip to thank them. I’ve returned to to an untouched dirty room. Don’t come here. I mean it. That’s utterly unacceptable.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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I stayed in this property for work recently and the experience was not one I would wish to repeat.
On arrival the queue time to check in with excessive with one member of staff helping guests and others simply chatting. Later that evening when one of my colleagues arrived to check in we were greeted by a very rude response from Maria the duty manager and another member of staff who had her child (aged 4-5) running around behind reception at 11pm. The same child then came to my room with its mother to deliver water. This felt neither appropriate or safe.
The rooms are tired and basic. Just one plug point was available in the room I stayed, and that had the TV plugged in. The size of the rooms was also incredibly small. Having stayed in many central London hotels I know not to expect much but this was no smaller than any other I’ve stayed in.
Noise from the corridors and next door rooms also cause disturbance throughout the night leading to a very poor night’s sleep.
Cleanliness could also be improved with dust in many surfaces and mouse/pest traps visible throughout the public areas.
Breakfast was the best part of the stay with a decent selection of food for a 3* hotel. Despite this one positive the other elements of the stay account for the overall review.
I would not recommend this property to stay for business or leisure. It’s price point is not in line with the standard of service offered, even for a 3* hotel and staff attitude at best ambivalent to the shortcomings.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Â Ensure you allow plenty of time for check in
Breakfast is the best element of the stay
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Response from Maria Gallego, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded May 17, 2022
Dear Diagonalmar, Thank you for having taken the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us. First and outmost, please accept our sincere apologies for the shortfalls that you have encountered during your recent stay with us. I am sorry that the hotel did not meet your expectation and for the inconvenience this caused. I will try and contact you directly to discuss the detail of the visit and hopefully restore your faith in Thistle Bloomsbury Park. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Kind regards, Maria Gallego Front Office Manager
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We staying at this hotel greeted by a nice receptionist being my partners birthday we got complimentary drink which I thought was a really nice touch. We were situated at the back of the hotel which was really quiet was so glad for that the building its self is however really old and can hear everything floor boards creak windows arnt easy to open and our one in the bathroom didnt open at all which will eventually cause mold if they dont sort it. We had a bit of a disaster whilst staying here and we asked if we could change rooms just to take a shower as the toilet no longer flushed and caused the whole room to smell of drains they said welm you need to wait for maintanance..I was so very upset as we only had 2 hours left untill checkout and we had no where else to to go. I went to reception and re asked to have another room it was such hard work all we wanted was a shower and the guy on just kept saying wait for maintanance so he wanted us to stay In a room that stunk? Finally we offered a second room. The rooms are very poor but I guess you get what you pay fo i wouldn't pay any more that £98 to stay here so dont waste your money.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Michael H, General Manager at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Feb 2, 2020
Thank you for your comments, First and foremost, many thanks for taking the time to feedback on your recent stay with us at the Thistle Bloomsbury Park, it only pleases us to receive honest comments from our guests on our product and service. I am sorry to read that some of the room features, did not quite live up to your expectations. We do appreciate and take all our guest comments into consideration and use them to improve our product and offer in a proactive way. We do hope we can welcome you back on a future occasion and see some of the improvements to our offer based on your feedback. Thanks again for your honest feedback, this is much appreciated. Regards, Michael
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Waited an hour to check in because room was being 'cleaned', their idea of cleaning leaves a lot to be desired, dust everywhere, make up/fake tan down the side of mirror & the bathroom could definitely use a scrub with bleach especially around the bottom of the shower. A dated wardrobe complete with dried paint down the side of it and coffee stains along the bottom and lumps of veneer missing from around the screws really added something to the room. The room was supposed to be a twin but was basically a double that unzipped and gave about an inch between the beds. The lighting was terrible and the natural light was from a window that was barely there. If we hadn't of had plans and needed to get ready to get to where we were going I would have tried to find another hotel Breakfast was a buffet, the hot food was far from hot & the fried egg wasn't even cooked which when it was pointed out to the staff they didn't even bother to apologise, the coffee was bitter but the cereal was good!! Check out was the only good thing about the place
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Book the Hilton, its only 2 doors down
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Response from Maria Gallego, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Apr 16, 2022
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your recent stay with us. I am deeply sorry that you did not enjoy your experience with us and that you witnessed such service failures. I can assure you this is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please could you get in touch with the hotel directly on bloomsburypark@thistle.co.uk with the room you were staying in so that I can investigate the issues you have raised? We would hope for the opportunity to invite you back to show you that we can fully meet of all your expectations. Kind regards, Maria Gallego Front Office Manager
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This was a really challenging hotel stay. The first day we arrived, they assigned us a room so far from the elevator and we had to go through 3 different closed doors that were not automatic and barely fit us and rolling suitcases. The room (closet) was unlike anything I have experienced outside of a hostel. We were to have a double bed, but it was smaller than that, the bathroom has not outlet; in fact, there is only one outlet in the entire room. The room was about 7x8 feet - unacceptable for two senior adults. We went downstairs to see about a change and thankfully they had another room that was acceptable with more outlets, but still no outlet in the bathroom. Fine.
They had run out of tissue paper (Kleenex) and would not purchase anymore for the hotel. they would not leave another toilet paper roll in the bathroom even when the current one had just a few more squares on it. No washcloths at all. They left us one bath towel and one hand towel for a room with 2 people. They do not have any ice in the hotel at all. Windows were stuck and barely opened...but when they did, the sirens and tremendously loud all-night parties just outside the hotel kept us awake through the night.
The one elevator is super slow and barely fits 2 people with luggage. One star for the breakfast.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip:Â There is no good room.
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Response from Maria Gallego, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded May 17, 2022
Dear Sonya, First of all, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback after your recent stay with us. I apologise that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion and assure you I will speak with the service teams to ensure that we learn the relevant lessons moving forward on those service points we missed. In spite of this, I sincerely hope that you might return to the Thistle Bloomsbury Park as I have no doubt that we can fully meet all of your needs and make sure that everything possible is done to enhance your stay. Kind regards, Maria Gallego Front Office Manager
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Don’t listen to the negative comments on here , the hotel is clean and within walking distance to many attractions Covent Garden and theatres The room we had was a little small but not for what you spend in it , housekeeping was done every day when we was there nothing was to much trouble . There are pubs near by but that did not disturb our sleep . We had breakfast on 2 of the days which is buffet and a good selection. Staff are very helpful nothing is a problem, we got chatting to Ana when we would come in at night and she was lovely . We would definitely be staying again when we come back to London hopefully very soon .
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Shehza Aga, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
Responded Nov 21, 2022
Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking your time to provide us with your valuable feedback. On behalf of my entire team I thank you for your amazing feedback. I am delighted to see that your expectations were exceeded on all fronts, and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again. I wish you a wonderful day ahead, Kind Regards, Shehza Aga Reception Manager
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₱9,079 - ₱13,646 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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