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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Big Ben

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
In the heart of London, Thistle London Trafalgar Square offers a blend of comfort and convenience. With a restaurant serving breakfast to dinner, guests can savor delicious meals at Squares Restaurant. Relax on the terrace or take advantage of concierge services for an unforgettable stay.
$230 nightly
The total price is $277
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charing Cross Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 49 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 80 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 81 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 97 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 101 min drive
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 12 min walk
  • London (QQW-Waterloo Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Leicester Square Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TWG Tea Leicester Square - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square, just a 5-minute walk from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Squares Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Piccadilly Circus and Piccadilly are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is 4 minutes and Leicester Square Underground Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 59

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Squares Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Squares Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 per person

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay

Also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
Royal Trafalgar London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Square London
Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square London
Hotel Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square London
London Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel
Hotel Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square
The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Big Ben (14-min walk) and London Eye (0.8 mi), along with The British Museum (0.8 mi) and Buckingham Palace (0.9 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Squares Restaurant.

What's the area around Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square like?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Trafalgar Square. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, with a great choice of food and often topped up regularly. (90 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a perfect location for exploring. Staff were helpful and polite. Breakfast had a great choice of food and it was topped up regularly
Paula, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Very kind and helpfull staff.
joann, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel with lots of plugs, aircon that was freezing (thank you) and couldn’t be better for a location. Will be returning.
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, excellent staff
Douglas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Sally, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location for what we needed
Allyson, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay very central. The staff were very friendly
Hazel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly staff, quiet, and the best hotel shower I’ve ever experienced.
Natalie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Staff are very customer service oriented. Rooms are a good size and the bath robes were a nice touch. Pretty good breakfast too! Would recommend!
Helen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely room lovely breakfast lovely staff
Lynne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place for all London Hotspots. Staff excellent. Breakfast lovely with loads of choice. Room a bit tired. Furniture in need of upgrade. Paid for room with large king bed. Disappointed to find we got two singles pushed together.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located great neighborhood
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff lovely, hotel spotless and very good position to visit major sites. .
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room and quiet for central location.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were super friendly and helpful
Donna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff
Craig, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the staff were helpful.
Gillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, great location and clean room
Adrian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location! The room was nice and clean and staff were very nice and helpful!
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for our trip. Lovely friendly staff Room was spacious and clean I left my kindle and they quickly found and gave to one of our party.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very well situated hotel reception staff friendly and helpful.Great room but very quiet lots of space bed clean surfaces very dusty bathroom clean not cleaned very well at all on the 2nd day or restocked
Lisa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was great, bed comfy, shower powerful and hot. Lack of availability cold still water. No bottles left. No ice available for general use and very hot out. Breakfast was not great. Would stay again but not to have breakfast.
Pruskeh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good hotel with friendly and supportive staff. Located right in the heart of Soho, with Chinatown just up the street. Bed is a bit small for a couple but very comfortable. There are many good places around, so very convenient.
Flaviano, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and the room was spacious and clean
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

everything just perfect. wonderful location, room and staff. thank you - will come again
Denis, 3-night trip