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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is located on a quiet street just off London's lively Leicester Square. It is next to the National Portrait Gallery, in the middle of the West End and the famous Theatreland area. China Town is just 2 minutes' stroll away, Covent Garden is 10 minutes' walk, and Piccadilly Circus is a 5-minute walk. Each bedroom at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square is air-conditioned with private bathrooms, LCD TV with Freeview channels, and a safe. High-speed Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square benefits from being only 7 minutes' walk from Charing Cross Railway Station and less than 5 minutes' walk from Leicester Square. Piccadilly Tube Station enables guests to easily access all of London's attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Thistle
Hotel chain/brand
Thistle

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location was excellent for our theatre's, lovely small coffee bars around location. Breakfast was good plenty of choice and extremely fresh constantly fresh items brought out. Staff very helpful and polite, good alternative milks on offer”
Crystal
Ireland Ireland
“The hotel was located near Leicester Square and you can get around anywhere in no time. The room was spacious and and clean. Just wish there was a coffee table to put your stuff.”
Kelly
Italy Italy
“Excellent location. Front desk staff were professional, friendly and helpful. The woman (I'm sorry I did not get her name) who appeared to be in charge of the breakfast room was especially hospitable and kind. Bed was pretty comfortable.”
Grace
United States United States
“Thistle was great for our short stay in London. The room was clean and relatively spacious for UK standards. Bed was comfy and there were black out curtains. Air conditioner worked great. It was on a quiet street even though steps away from...”
Carol
United States United States
“Bed and linens were very comfortable, location excellent and breakfast very good.”
Sears
United States United States
“This was a great place to stay. Breakfast was good, location was great, and rooms were big.”
Paul
Canada Canada
“Excellent location and surprisingly quiet for central London. Staff were very helpful and efficient. Early check in was very useful. The room was very clean and the shower was superb - one of the best I have ever had! Breakfast was good...”
Mary
United States United States
“Welcoming and accommodating staff. Comfortable. Walking distance to everything we wanted to see.”
Alissa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was excellently situated. The bed was really comfy and the shower very powerful. It was so helpful to be able to leave our bags in storage when we arrived early and after we checked out.”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location as we were able to walk to the theatre and the National Gallery, friendly staff, good breakfast.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Squares Restaurant & Bar
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For advance purchase rates, the card used to make the booking must be presented upon arrival along with the appropriate ID.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note the name on the card used to secure the reservation must match the name of the guest.

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct while on the hotel’s premises

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.