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The Kingsley by Thistle

4.0 of 5
Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, England
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The Kingsley by Thistle
Ranked #85 of 1,069 hotels in London
4.5 of 5 stars 347 Reviews
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  • British museum(20)
  • Oxford street(12)
  • Short walk(9)
  • Very good(8)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
  • Tottenham Court(5)
  • Holborn tube station(5)
  • Staff were friendly(4)
  • Polite and helpful(3)
  • High standard(3)
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Clitheroe
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The Thistle Kinsley is ideally situated in Central London e.g. 5 minute walk to Oxford St. 10 minute walk to Covent Garden. Check in quick and easy, stylish bar on the left on the way in. Up to room 514, good size, nicely decorated and kitted out, no view out the windows but plenty of daylight. No noise from outside... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This was my third trip to London and my husband's first. I was a little unsure about staying in the Holborn/Bloomsbury area because I remembered it as rather quiet - but how wrong I was. Lots of great places to eat or grab a pint. 2 blocks to Russell square if you want to relax in a park and a... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Just returned from staying at the Kingsley 15th - 20th May 2012. I am a single traveller and had such a good time at this hotel. The room was lovely - upgraded to a Super Kingsize Bed, it was huge. The staff were marvellous, so friendly and helpful. I dined in the restaurant at night for most of my stay... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Stayed here for a few days on our last trip through London. Right off Oxford, easy access to the Tube. Lots of great restaurants and shopping close by. Rooms are nice and updated, the staff was friendly and helpful. The ONLY negative I have is for the price of room there is only "pay internet" and it isn't cheap at... More

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Conwy, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The facilities in this hotel were marvellous - luxurious even. I stayed on a business trip and although maybe a little more pricey than I normally choose, well worth the money. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were all, without exception, friendly and courteous and the rooms were immaculate. I took breakfast too and again the staff could not... More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and was pleased to read your comments concerning the team. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Paul Knightley General Manager More

Alfreton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We have just returned from 2 days in London, we stayed at the Kingsley and were very impressed by the quality of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff. We will definitely stay here again. More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and was pleased to read your comments concerning the team. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Paul Knightley General Manager More

england
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Arrived 2 hours early, allowed to check in with no problems. I had booked a deluxe twin room for myself and my friend, and had emailed to request a quiet room with opening windows. The first room allocated was spotlessly clean, quietly located, but we could not open the window, it seemed to be painted shut. On visiting Reception, the... More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Paul Knightley General Manager More

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I would definitely recommend this hotel. It was relatively well priced for the area it is in (very close to Holbourn tube station and 10 minute walk from Covent Garden). The room was lovely. Nice size, very tidy and modern. the bathroom was gorgeous. amazing shower. the only thing I can fault was there wasn't enough milk sachets! could only... More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. With regards to the milk jiggers, we put 4 of these in as standard but if you need more just ask and we will happily provide these for you. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Paul Knightley General... More

Swindon, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We stayed here for 5 days,as it was my wife's 60th birthday,as soon as I told the receptionist this,we were immediately upgraded to a suite,and also chocolates and a birthday card were delivered to the room.The suite was huge,very comfortable,and a great gesture by the hotel.Have nothing but praise for the way we were looked after throughout our stay,the breakfasts... More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the team looked after you for your wifes birthday celebrations. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Paul Knightley General Manager More

Rustington, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have stayed here twice in the last year, and it is now our hotel of choice when we come up to see a show - it's easy walking distance to just about anywhere in the West End and is a great hotel for the price. There's even a bus stop right outside which goes direct to Victoria. The rooms... More

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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at The Kingsley by Thistle, responded to this review
May 9, 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback. Having recently joined the hotel I am very grateful for your feedback as this provides me with key areas to focus on. The current beverage prices are set centrally but I will ensure that you feedback is directed to the appropriate person. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards,... More

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Address: Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, England
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