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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Big Ben

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Located in central London, Thistle London Trafalgar Square combines comfort with prime positioning. Guests dine at Squares Restaurant, serving meals from breakfast to dinner. The terrace offers relaxation, and concierge services enhance the London experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 702
AED 842 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Whitcomb Street, Trafalger Square, London, England, WC2H 7HG

What's nearby

  • Leicester Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panton Yokocho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stage at the Londoner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square

Hotel near Big Ben
Located close to London Eye and The British Museum, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Squares Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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The price is AED 764
AED 916 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (59 inch 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Royal Trafalgar Hotel
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
Royal Trafalgar London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Square London
Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square London
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London Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel
Hotel Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square
The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Ben, London Eye, and The British Museum. Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Charing Cross Underground Station and Leicester Square Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cassy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to area attractions and friendly front desk
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Great position ,friendly staff lovely rooms would def staff again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming. The room was clean and well appointed. The location was great - minutes to Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly stuff,
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Double edged sword, very conveniently located but also many random people walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant staff were top notch
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful. The location is hard to beat w the National Museum basically next door.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location! Nice quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location location location is key
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, it was the first time to London 😘
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a view of The London Eye!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away yet in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - close to everything, and hit my top three: good air conditioning, excellent water pressure, and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ecstasy in all regards !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Staff were average
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mrs carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Location and breakfast Some guests were noisy, slamming doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out most was the genuine care each staff member showed. Everyone I met seemed truly invested in ensuring guests have the best possible experience, and it made all the difference.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, secure , accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man Benjamen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position and great staffs. Near famous museums and dining areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025