Title: Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Hotel with a full-service spa, near St. Paul's Cathedral ## Photo gallery for Thistle Barbican Shoreditch ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/d3fa9b13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/d7f85a04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/7a5cdc8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/dfb56277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily full breakfast (GBP 15 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/d8d54de8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the heart of London near St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street, Thistle Barbican Shoreditch offers a tranquil retreat in the bustling city. Enjoy spa treatments, a gym, two lively bars, and practical dry cleaning services. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Spa - Room service - Bar - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 5 - Dec 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11491&PinnedHotelID=11491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/c051f176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Wardrobe Desk - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/a6be07f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Wardrobe Desk Laptop workspace - 182 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/a118525d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Wardrobe Desk - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room for 3 ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/2cbe3f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room for 3 ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Wardrobe - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/d6405b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Wardrobe - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ![Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/f1daffb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Wardrobe - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/55b68d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Portable fan Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed ![Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11491/7a5cdc8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Minibar (some free items) Flat-screen TV Sofa bed - 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Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, 120 Central Brasserie, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a steam room. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An indoor pool - Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out - Wedding services, meeting rooms and smoke-free property - Concierge services, a lift and luggage storage Room features All 463 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and desk chairs. 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Body wraps - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Sauna - Spa open daily - Steam room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Lift ### More - 2 buildings - 6 floors - Built in 1964 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Desk - Desk chair - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Phone - Portable fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from 3 January 2025 to 2 January 2027 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person - Self-parking fee: GBP 30 per night - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property The property’s pool is closed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to noon. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Pool access available from 8 AM to 8:00 PM ### Property is also known as Barbican City Thistle Barbican Thistle Barbican Thistle City City Barbican City Thistle Barbican Thistle Barbican Thistle Barbican Hotel Thistle Barbican Hotel City Thistle City Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Hotel London Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Hotel Thistle City Barbican London, England Thistle City Barbican Hotel Thistle City Barbican London Thistle Barbican Shoreditch London Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Hotel Thistle Barbican Shoreditch London Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Hotel London ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thistle Barbican Shoreditch have a pool? ### Is Thistle Barbican Shoreditch pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Thistle Barbican Shoreditch? ### What time is check-in at Thistle Barbican Shoreditch? ### What time is check-out at Thistle Barbican Shoreditch? ### Where is Thistle Barbican Shoreditch located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Thistle Barbican Shoreditch Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 243 8 - Good 401 6 - Okay 210 4 - Poor 87 2 - Terrible 60 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 9 Jul 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It was really dirty, the staff were rude - as if they were forced to be there. Hallways smelt, there were stains on the bedding. No idea of what customer satisfaction means. TV in the room didn’t work either. If it’s your last resort then alright, otherwise you’d be wasting your money. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Richard 2 Aug 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Closed hotel The hotel was closed. We had not been told. There were mice running around the reception! We were moved hotel and where we went was lovely but the main reason we booked this hotel was for the swimming pool for our children and the hotel we moved to didn’t have one. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike 2 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It would have been better to have been able to stay in the hotel that I had selected or, as this turned out to be unavailable a week before the booking, to have been relocated to another that offers equivalent facilities ##### Mike Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mina 31 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good value but pool and sauna is a joke ##### Mina Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 26 Mar 2020 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Dated and unclean especially the spa, the room did not live up to the description on the web site even after a complimentary upgrade ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Mar 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### very tired hotel Hotel very tired looking. Bathroom poor Location further from tube than stated. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Abigail 13 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Ok but not great. It was clear that the room had not had an update in quite a while, other than the decorating. There was a trouser press with a broken ironing board (it wouldn't stay up), an ironing board in the wardrobe that would only go to half height, no outlets in the room to speak of, a hair dryer from the 80s on the wall in the bathroom that didn't work, a towel warming rack on the wall in the bathroom that didn't work, and the cabinet labeled 'Mini Bar' was entirely empty. My husband ended up ironing his shirt while sitting on the bed with the ironing board between the bed and the wall (a space about a foot and a half wide) because that was the only plug we could find. While not devastating, it was certainly irritating for a hotel we were paying £120/nt for. And before you ask, we didn't have time to call the desk and ask for another board, we had a show to get to. Over all, the hotel was alright but nothing special and I would have expected to pay about half what we did. The rooms need a serious update to charge more. ##### Abigail Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth 12 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### recommend Quiet room, comfortable bed, good shower. Friendly staff. Suited our needs for a place to stay while in London. ##### Ruth Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 8 Mar 2020 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I do not like anything, the stay is not recommended ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris, Barrow upon Humber 8 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thought it was very welcoming and really enjoyed my stay ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 8 Mar 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Stayed at this property for two days. I was unaware that the property had two buildings. One building had the pretty pictures where the reception and pool are, the other building was old, had the bedrooms which were old, not too clean. Pictures are very misleading. Not that close to transportation. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria 7 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Location near the Russian visitor centre Super clean ,fab food ,rooms with windows u could open for fresh air ! ##### Victoria Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 3 Mar 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good location but think twice. It is a hotel in desperate need for maintenance, upgrading as well as housekeeping/cleaning. It does not deserve ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret 3 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice enough hotel with pool Great location. Staff lovely. Food good. My room had broken windows that would not close. Banged open & close all night😢😢 but I reported it & staff were very apologetic. ##### Margaret Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great for training courses. Good service from the front desk but even though we only had 7 people on the course all week, it took them until Thursday morning to stop setting the room up for 12 despite being asked twice. Overall a nice, well-placed hotel offering good meeting rooms and good service. ##### Kevin Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nick 29 Feb 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort If they say your room is across from the main building, cancel your stay! ##### Nick Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex, Seattle, WA 28 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, great amenities, clean, no noticeable fails. ##### Alex Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet, easy reach to a gym and swimming pool, good location, inexpensive. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Goede service tijdens checkin omdat ik een vaste klant ook daar ben. Ontbijt was super goed! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Umoderne bad og dusjforheng, ellers var det helt greit. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness We liked the spacious family room (comfy beds, the ability to open the windows, the toiletries and shower cap). I really appreciated the pool and the changing room was fine. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 19 Feb 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The room that shows in my confirmation booking is not same when we arrive. They put us in an outdated small room. We paid quite a lot for our 4 night stay. So I am not happy. Room is outdated, it’s not a good value for money. Very expensive but rooms are not impressive. I will not coming back to this hotel. Not accessible to transport. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 19 Feb 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness No refund after I was physically unable to travel due to injury. I am disgusted ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Per Olov 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Rent och välvårdat med bra services ##### Per Olov Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Barras, Murs-et-Gélignieux 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Très dessus, la salle de bain très vétuste, côté de la baignoire ( planche pourrie) Pas de mitigeur. On doit sortir du bâtiment, traverser la route rentrer dans l autres bâtiment pour avoir accès à l accueil aux Bart et surtout à la piscine !!! 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