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Thistle Bloomsbury Park, 126 Southampton Row, London -0745 127 3975
Area: Bloomsbury - Marble Arch - Kings Cross Station & British Museum
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HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.45 out of 5 (1508 Ratings)
2.6 miles O2 Forum Kentish Town
v15 mins driving
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The Spotlight on Thistle Bloomsbury Park

Edwardian Charm Meets Live Music Energy in Central London

Modern convenience meets classic style at Thistle Bloomsbury Park, a charming Edwardian hotel in the heart of London’s West End. With easy access to Covent Garden, Soho, and Oxford Street, you're never far from iconic music venues, cultural landmarks, and the city’s buzzing nightlife. Whether you're in town for a major gig or a spontaneous show, this well-connected base puts you right where the action is.

The hotel offers 95 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities—perfect for unwinding post-show. With tube stations like Euston and Holborn just a short walk away, getting around London before or after a concert is a breeze.

Why Concert-goers love it

Location is everything, and Thistle Bloomsbury Park delivers. Nestled between Russell Square and Covent Garden, you can walk or hop on the tube to reach major venues quickly. Despite its central setting, the hotel maintains a relaxed atmosphere, providing a peaceful retreat after a night out. Check-in starts at 15:00, giving you time to freshen up before the show, while the 11:00 check-out means you’re not rushed the next morning.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends heading to a concert weekend
  • Solo travelers ticking off a dream gig
  • Couples planning a culture-and-concert getaway
  • Fans needing a quiet place to recharge post-show
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who still want a great location

Food and Drink Options

The hotel’s on-site bar is open every evening—perfect for a pre-gig cocktail or a nightcap. While there’s no formal restaurant, you’re surrounded by top-notch eateries in Bloomsbury and Soho, many of which stay open late. Tea and coffee in every room is a welcome touch for those slow post-concert mornings, and breakfast is available to help you start your day right.

Nightlife Options

Whether you're heading to a show or keeping the night going, you're in the right spot. Covent Garden and Soho’s electric nightlife—packed with live music bars, clubs, and cocktail lounges—is just around the corner. Prefer something lower-key? The hotel’s bar serves up a relaxed vibe and classic drinks without leaving the building.

What People Say

Guests love the unbeatable central location, with many highlighting how easy it is to get to gigs and back. Travelers praise the clean, comfortable rooms and the friendly, helpful staff. The hotel’s classic style and quiet vibe also earn high marks from those wanting a restful stay after a loud night out.

Areas for Improvement

Some guests mention that the rooms can feel a bit compact, and the décor is more traditional than trendy. There’s no air conditioning, which might be noticeable during rare London heatwaves—but fans are available on request.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a well-located, character-filled hotel with easy access to London’s top venues and nightlife, Thistle Bloomsbury Park hits all the right notes for concert-goers.
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` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Packed lunches
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Concierge services
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Wine/champagne
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Contactless check-in/out
` Electronic room key
` Audible alarm
` CCTV security in common areas
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Professional cleaning services
` Room service available
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Thistle Bloomsbury Park Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Pleasant (3.45 out of 5)

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1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Robert Tue, 22 July 2025

Poor

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Stephen Mon, 21 July 2025

Won’t be staying here again

Liked: The property is dated and not fit to operate as a hotel in to day’s environment. Rooms are small and lack many amenities that are standard in today’s hotels. You couldn’t turn round in the bathrooms. Also late at night it felt as though you were in a motorcycle race track. There is one small lift that struggles to fit 2 adults with their luggage and it does not go to the top floor (7). When we stayed it also did not stop on the 5th floor, which just happened to be our floor. By the look of tape this was not a recent fault. Finally the lift broke down on the Saturday and was not fixed by the time we left on the Sunday afternoon.
Disliked: To be fair the small number staff we interacted with were fine.

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Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Robyn Mon, 21 July 2025

Need aircon!!

Liked: Clean hotel, friendly staff. Spacious room, nice shower. Great location for theatres.
Disliked: We stayed on a very hot weekend and one small fan. Windows didn’t open more than an inch and no air con. It was incredibly uncomfortable, we couldn’t sleep. We asked for ice from reception to try and cool ourselves down. Surprised that there was no aircon considering the cost of the hotel. Premier inn for example have aircon and it wouldn’t been cheaper to stay in one of them. Huge variety at breakfast but the cooked food wasn’t very nice. Eggs were really wet and soggy, bacon was very hard and fried eggs were solid.

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Roxana Sun, 20 July 2025

Good but not excellent

Liked: Large rooms ,Location
Disliked: No fridge in the room as mentioned in the room No air con

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Athanasia Sun, 20 July 2025

Still a good stay made...

Liked: Our Rome had no safe and the usb ports didn’t work. We made multiple request and kept getting told maintenance would need to come fix. Day four they never came.
Disliked: Location is good

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Janice Sun, 20 July 2025

Nice and quiet stay

Liked: Nice and clean, good location
Disliked: No AC

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Gordon Sat, 19 July 2025

Very nice. Would stay again.

Liked: Great location. Friendly staff. Nice bright room.
Disliked: Elevator was broken for the 6 days we were there.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sheena Thu, 17 July 2025

Superb

Liked: The breakfast was really good , the staff were really friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable we got a good night's sleep.
Disliked: No air-con in our room, for the price we paid per night l would have expected it. Also the view from the window was the worst.

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Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Katherine Wed, 16 July 2025

Ok for a couple of...

Liked: Location reasonable, room ok, clean. Bed small for a single and uncomfortable. Shower also an experience.
Disliked: Shower curtain too short and shower tray filled quickly, drainage a bit poor.

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Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Amélie Mon, 14 July 2025

Very hot!!

Liked: Spent 1 night only, great location, within walking distance from what we needed (23min walking from King's Cross). Lots of cafés and restaurants in close proximity.Breakfast was reasonable. Quick check in/check out process. We've been offered an extended check out time, and complimentary chocolates in the room. Kettle and coffee/tea/milk/sugar available in the room. Also equipped with hairdryer (not used), ironing board, seif, towels, and strictly necessary toiletries. Just a note that the shower cabin is quite narrow so might not be suitable for everyone.
Disliked: TOO HOT!!! Absolutely boiling in the room, as the hotel is not equipped with AC, during one of UK's rare heatwaves. We have read several similar reviews prior to booking, however it was still unexpectedly hot (30° in the room at night). There was a fan available, however this was just rolling the hot air inside the room. The windows can only be opened enough to stick your fingers in between, so unable to use the outside air for a proper ventilation over the night at least.Room overseeing the street so quite noisy in the early hours of the morning. Size of the room reasonable for a short stay, but the double bed very small. The lift was functional, however not working on level 5 - we have been advised to either go to level 4 or 6, then use the stairs.At the check out, the kind receptionist has let us know that the hotel is in the process of investing in an AC system

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