Thistle Bloomsbury in Bloomsbury

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With a superb location, right in the heart of London’s Bloomsbury, the hotel blends fine Edwardian architecture and old-world charm with modern comforts and amenities. Just a short walk from Covent Garden, the many delights of London are all within easy reach, including the excitement of Piccadilly’s Theatreland, world-class shopping on Oxford Street, an invigorating stroll through Hyde Park, the British Museum and other renowned attractions. Endless possibilities and all that the capital has to offer awaits guests of Thistle Bloomsbury. The hotel is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project that will improve its services, facilities and its accommodation. The renovation is scheduled for completion in June 2009.

Thistle Bloomsbury is in the heart of historic Bloomsbury. Basing yourself at this London hotel leaves you free to sample the excitement of the West End theatres, Oxford Street shops and the ever popular Covent Garden. Thistle Bloomsbury is the ideal location whatever your needs. This Edwardian hotel offers 138 bedrooms including 65 executive rooms. 21 rooms are available for smoking. Thistle Bloomsbury has a restaurant and bar which offer a selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining. Discounted car parking is available nearby. Thistle Bloomsbury has 7 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats 100 theatre style. All of the meeting rooms have air-conditioning.

Located midway between the City and West End our jewel the Thistle Bloomsbury (Formerly the Kingsley) is almost a hidden treasure. Within a five minute walk you will find the British Museum and the shops of Oxford street. Close to Covent Garden and Theatreland. From the classic lines of our foyer and lounge to almost contemporary style of our new Brasserie and Bar Kingsleytwo the Thistle Bloomsbury welcomes all.The Hotel is commencing a major refurbishment project which is scheduled for completion in June 2009, during this period the hotel will go under many positive changes.

Located in the historic heart of Bloomsbury, is an ideal base from which to enjoy some of London's best attractions. The British Museum is just around the corner, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, the West End and main Theatre District are all within easy walking distance. Nearest Underground is Holborn (Piccadilly and Central Line).
St Pancras International, Kings Cross and Euston Railway Stations are close by.

Rooms are medium in size and elegantly furnished.

Very elegant and light, decorated with chandeliers, flowers, and plants, giving a cosy atmosphere.

The lobby is medium size and brightly decorated.

This is an impressive and fine Edwardian hotel.

This is an excellent hotel and ideally situated. (0808AB)

In elegant Bloomsbury, and only a minute from the British Museum, this historic Edwardian hotel blends old world charm with modern amenities, such as the Kingsley Two Brasserie and Bar. The hotel is just a short walk from Covent Garden, Theatreland, and the capital's main shopping district, Oxford Street.

Thistle Bloomsbury is easily accessible from airports Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. From Heathrow, which is 14 miles away, a 45-minute ride on the Piccadilly Line Underground or a 15-minute ride on the Heathrow Express train are the most convenient ways to get to the hotel. From Gatwick, it is a 30-minute ride on the Gatwick Express to Victoria and from Stansted, it is the Express train to Liverpool Street then the tube or taxi.

General Information: The Kingsley is in the heart of historic Bloomsbury. Basing yourself at this London hotel leaves you free to sample the excitement of the West End theatres, Oxford Street shops and the ever popular Covent Garden. The Kingsley is the ideal location whatever your needs. This Edwardian hotel offers 138 bedrooms including 65 executive rooms.Location:The Kingsley is located in the heart of historic Bloomsbury.Area:Hotel is nearby attractions such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, Soho, Sadlers' Wells Theater. Recreation:The Kingsley has a restaurant and bar which offer a selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining.The Kingsley has 7 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats 100 theatre style. All of the meeting rooms have air-conditioning.Rooms:Guest room's features include Cable TV, coffee /tea making facilities, hairdryer, private bath and trouser press. **Please Note: The hotel is commencing a major refurbishment project which is scheduled for completion in June 2009, during which the hotel will under go many positive changes. To begin the project, work will commence on 19 May 2008 on the restoration of the outside of this fine Edwardian building, as such enclosed scaffolding will be erected around the building for a period of time. To minimize any inconvenience, work will not be carried out earlier than 8 am or later thank 4:30 pm**

The Edwardian-style Thistle Bloomsbury is located approximately one mile from Leicester Square and 20 miles from London Heathrow Airport.

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RoadFrom A40(M) to A501, Marylebone Road, take slip road on the left before underpass to Holborn. Travel down Gower Street and Bloomsbury Street A400. Turn left into New Oxford Street onto Bloomsbury Way. The hotel is on left after St. Georges Church. Car parking is available at the NCP on Museum Street at an additional charge, residents of the hotel will be given a slight discount.Railway and the TubeArrive at Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston, then a 10 minute Taxi ride (1 mile).Underground: Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines). Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northen lines).AirHeathrow Airport (14 miles): take the Piccadilly Line Underground (45 minutes) or Heathrow Express train (15min), £10, or take a taxi (1 hour).From Gatwick take the Gatwick Expressto Victoria (30 min), £10.From Stanstead take Express train to Liverpool street, then Tube or Taxi.

By car - From A40(M) to A501 Marylebone Rd, take the slip road on the left before the underpass to Holborn. Travel down Gower St and Bloomsbury St A400. Turn left into New Oxford St onto Bloomsbury Way. The hotel is on the left after St Georges Church. Parking is available at the NCP on Museum St at a discounted rate for hotel residents. By train - the hotel is a 5-10 minute taxi ride from Kings Cross St Pancras or Euston stations. The nearest underground stations are Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern lines). By air, 14 miles from Heathrow by taxi, Piccadilly Line Underground (45 min) or Heathrow Express (15 min). From Gatwick take the Gatwick Express to Victoria (30 min). From Stanstead take the Express to Liverpool St, then taxi or Underground to the hotel.