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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Big Ben

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £180
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • London Eye - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive

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 Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Hotel near Big Ben
Located close to London Eye and The British Museum, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Squares Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge
  • Squares Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 per person

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, debit card or cash deposit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
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The Royal Trafalgar
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

As of 19 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square on 26 May 2025 start from £180.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Ben, London Eye and The British Museum. Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Charing Cross Underground Station and Leicester Square Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1020 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

It’s location is so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaysla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great area with lots of restaurants walkable near by
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vary close to Trafalgar Square and convenient to access major areas of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Best location rooms perfect everything excelent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly suggest this place to stay, very convenient to the sight seeing, restaurants and shops. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Thistle was a great value for the money. The staff there made it a wonderful stay. Rooms could use updating but not bad. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Thistle Trafalgar Square. We love the staff, the rooms and the location in the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thistle Trafalgar was a great !! Perfect place to stay in London. Close to everything, room was nice and comfortable. The staff was exceptional, and a special shout out to Rose, she was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property itself/rooms need more attention - staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CARLOS

It’s a good hotel for the price and the excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a fantastic location - needs better bar and restaurant facilities though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy walkable to shopping center and china town. Breakfast was good air conditioning working good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, close to lots of great things to do in the heart of London
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much. It was my third time at this hotel and it’s in a great location and has good service. Will be back next time as well :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, very clean and quiet. Very close to Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Easy walk to tubes. Lots of choice for restaurants close by and Whole Foods Market for Take out/snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. In a central location. Warm staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Reasonable hotel - good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Niral

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel and facilities are very mediocre. Great location which is walking to everything. The hotel could use an upgrade in facilities, decor, food options in breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the perfect location. Central to many things, and very easy to get anywhere quickly. It was very clean, had large rooms, and friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff. Good location… walking distance to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025