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. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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 location and the clean guestrooms
15 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 a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services.
This 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.
Lounge – 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
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
Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
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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
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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
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
Guests arriving after midnight 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
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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
501
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
290
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
134
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
46
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
36
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Keri
Travelled with partner
5 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room is average, great location! Booked this hotel because it had air conditioning, but the air conditioning was not working.
Conveniently located. Seemed authentic to the area. Lots of things to do nearby.
Didn’t look like our carpet had been swept prior to us arriving. Found trash in the floor.
Otherwise, nice hotel.
Disappointed by the overall experience as the air conditioning in our room didn’t function the entire time. It took a full day to get someone to look at it. Facilities personnel didn’t even come in room. They informed us from hallway that majority of our side of hotel had to air conditioning. We were offered two fans. There was no offer of relocating to a room with working AC or a credit as a good faith consideration. Highly would not recommend as this appears to be a common issue at this establishment.
The hotel is poorly maintained — the toilet doesn’t even flush properly. It was also extremely noisy at night, making it difficult to get any sleep. Overall, not a restful or pleasant experience.
Sarah
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Andrew, Oakville
Travelled with family
20 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic location. Staff great when asking for help, however dailyroutine housekeeping could be better. Great location around the corner from Trafalgar Square.
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.
Becky
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Debra
Travelled with family
16 May 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Basic
Debra
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Denise
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Denise
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maureen
15 May 2025
Maureen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
Travelled with partner
12 May 2025
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!