The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property

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Reception hall
Honeymoon Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Courtyard
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS
  • Place, Abingdon County Hall Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Abingdon Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a business centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
The Crown & Thistle offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Crown & Thistle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Thames. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • Steps from River Thames and 12 minutes by car from University of Oxford
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Crown & Thistle also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Crown Thistle Hotel Abingdon
Crown Thistle Hotel
Crown Thistle Inn Abingdon
Crown Thistle Abingdon
Crown Thistle
The Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown Thistle
Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Abingdon
The Crown & Thistle Inn Abingdon

The Crown & Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 344 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly hotel, good rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ane Comfortable room equipped with everything neeeded. Friendly staff, Great breakfast. Very central location for Abingdon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible find. Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable rooms. The restaurant was excellent, especially the pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character inn/pub with comfortable rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bathroom, breakfast was tasty and a good selection on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and the food is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. We stayed for New Year with friends. Food for both breakfast and dinner was of a very good standard. Cleanliness was amazing as was the general service by all staff. Parking was easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, amenities were excellent, staff were kind and helpful, room was great, breakfast even better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotel restaurants we've been to! They upgraded our room since it was a slow time of year. Rooms are beautiful, historic with modern touches. Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Friendly staff. Just a lovely place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great foo, comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. But room could do with a deep clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing, service was excellent, parking was free and right behind the house and we loved the luxurious amenities in the room. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all really helpful and friendly, breakfast was good. Only complaint was room was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic coaching inn with excellent food and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel fantastic breakfast great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and very quiet for being on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee excellent . Staff friendly. Room average with aircon above beds which was annoying when it turned on and off ….. best left off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Could use some updating to decor, but comfortable stay with great setting and wonderful breakkfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & staff, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024