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.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $170
$170
$204 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Room options
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Leicester Square - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Japan Centre - 2 min walk
Panton Yokocho - 2 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Trafalgar Square
You'll be in a fantastic location at Thistle London Trafalgar 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, Charing Cross and The Strand 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: Charing Cross Underground Station is 5 minutes and Leicester Square Underground Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
108 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
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)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
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)
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
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.
Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
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The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
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Thistle London Trafalgar Square Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Thistle London Trafalgar Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thistle London Trafalgar 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 London Trafalgar Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thistle London Trafalgar Square?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Thistle London Trafalgar Square.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle London Trafalgar 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 London Trafalgar Square and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Big Ben (15-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 London Trafalgar Square?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Squares Restaurant.
What's the area around Thistle London Trafalgar Square like?
Thistle London Trafalgar Square is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Charing Cross Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Trafalgar Square. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Thistle London Trafalgar Square Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Great location friendly staff
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Great location.
Lovely stay and a great location.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Fantastic location
We were in room 630, huge bed, good bathroom. We also paid to have the breakfast, good selection available, being refreshed. So close to both Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Great location and lovely staff
Had a lovely stay, all the staff are lovely and the hotel is amazing location for theatres. Room was enough for our needs. Would definitely stay again.
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Warm and welcoming
Great stay , warm and welcoming reception staff always happy to help .
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Excellent
Friendly helpfull staff. Good breakfast,overall very clean and welcoming, would dtay again
Great location
c
c, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Best location!
The hotels location is perfect. And while it’s in the heart of everything it’s shockingly quiet and we slept well. The front desk staff are very helpful and friendly with anything you need. We will absolutely book this property again!
CORINNE
CORINNE, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Nice place to stay very central
Waris
Waris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Super location and very helpful staff
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Perfect location for Trafalgar Square
Very friendly welcome on arrival.Warm hotel( much needed as super cold out)Twin room..very comfy beds,good lighting and large tv.All very clean and had all you need.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
We felt safe, the staff was helpful and attentive, great location.
Mae
Mae, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Brilliant
Central and convenient with a dedicated pull in for taxi drop off right at the front door. Brilliant if you have heaps of luggage!
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Great stay
Really clean and super huge bed which was really comfortable stayed in a junior suite and lived the little extra touches of card and chocolates. Breakfast was delicious as well. Fab location and will definitely stay again.
Lynsey
Lynsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Great stay in London
Lovely hotel and very convenient for the theatres and restaurants!
Morag
Morag, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Great hotel in central London- hidden gem
3rd time staying in this hotel - breakfast team very good. Special mention to Kim on the late night bar - she is exceptional
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent location, very friendly staff, comfortable room, very quiet.
Andrea
Andrea, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Great location
Very comfortable and clean in an excellent position. Friendly and helpful staff.
Bonus was an upgrade on arrival!
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
We had a great stay at this place.
Friendly staff that helped us with any questions we had. And it’s very close to everything.
We hope to go back there.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2024
Very convenient location
Se booked the king-sized double and it was well worth the additional expense
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Fantastic
This hotel was fantastic!
Fantastic location
Fantastic price
Fantastic staff who go above and beyond.
I would like to give special thanks to Katia and her team who helped to make my wife's birthday extra special. Every email was responded to promptly with a friendly and professional manner. I cannot praise this hotel highly enough and the amazing staff.
michelle
michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Great location, not a busy street, staff were very helpful and friendly.
Darryl
Darryl, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
GREAT LOCATION
Great location at a reasonable price.
ALAN
ALAN, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
Twojakesuk
Good breakfast( £15 book in advance on the day it rises to £18.50) rooms good size clean and beds comfortable. Toilet not flushing properly. Public areas very very hot. Good location off trafalgar square for china town etc.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 17, 2024
The hotel is in a great location and the room was comfortable - but the property as a whole is very worn and dated and need a major overhaul.