Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
A red telephone booth with a cityscape mural on the walls and a blue patterned floor.
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Bar (on property)

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, Theatreland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • 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 local sightseeing and the helpful staff
  • 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. Open daily.
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 22 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 22 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

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
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The Royal Trafalgar
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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1079 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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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay very central. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located to everything. Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff was nice and friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, quiet, and the best hotel shower I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff are very customer service oriented. Rooms are a good size and the bath robes were a nice touch. Pretty good breakfast too! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, close to everything. Staff was great and accomodating. Only thing holding it back would be the tiny bathroom / shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located great neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Friendly, polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in central London walking distance to hundreds of restaurants, shopping, theaters, and the tube. Loved the black out curtains for extra sleep. Breakfast buffet was also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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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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

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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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

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

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