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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Leicester Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the local sightseeing
  • 14 minutes by foot from Big Ben and a 3-minute drive from The British Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Squares Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Squares Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Squares Bar
  • 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)

Accessibility

  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch 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 11:30 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1054 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good hotel and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room lovely breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Great stay, staff were help
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room and quiet for central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely, hotel spotless and very good position to visit major sites. .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location for seeing London landmarks and galleries, close to public transport options. Staff were exceptional, friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent, good hot & cold options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel - great location; very friendly, courteous, helpful staff. Very impressed by whole stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for our trip. Lovely friendly staff Room was spacious and clean I left my kindle and they quickly found and gave to one of our party.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, great location and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was nice and clean and staff were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and the room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attentive staff, quiet room on a high floor, air con working well, shower was excellent, breakfast great choice but best of all location, just a 2 minute walk to the Prince of Wales theatre where we went to see Book of Mormon, good value for my money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything just perfect. wonderful location, room and staff. thank you - will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and ok hotel with good space in the room to be London but probably needs as refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was lovely and enjoyed the breakfast. In a great central place to visit all attractions. The only thing we thought the drinks in the hotel were very expensive so didn't stay there but would have if cheaper
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every aspect was very good,breakfast hot and plenty of variety,rooms a very good standard and bar staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great - checked if our room was ready and we were able to check in earlier. Very clean room and public areas. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Perfect central location for the Westend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean rooms of a more than decent size for London.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, lovely staff, very comfortable bed, clean room & nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good customer Service. Good attention from staff. Excellent location
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff could be a bit more helpful and rooms could be a bit more clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026