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Thistle London Piccadilly Hotel

Polished hotel in London’s theatre district with free Wi-Fi, gym, bar, and restaurant. Close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus tube station.

Coventry St, London W1D 6BZ, United Kingdom View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 1027 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Air-conditioned Laundry service Room service
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort in a prime London location

Guests appreciate the excellent location near Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, alongside spacious, clean rooms and attentive staff. While generally comfortable, some note limitations with the elevators and bathroom facilities.

Guests often praise

  • Prime location close to major Tube stations and London’s theatre district
  • Spacious and clean rooms with comfortable beds
  • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff
  • Good quality breakfast with variety offered
  • Quiet atmosphere despite being in a bustling area

Worth knowing

  • Elevator capacity is limited, with only one lift often operational, which can cause delays
  • Some rooms may differ from advertised photos, especially suites
  • Bathrooms and showers received mixed feedback regarding design and comfort
  • No parking, airport shuttle, or swimming pool available on site
  • Not fully accessible and not pet-friendly

Best for

  • Visitors seeking easy access to London’s West End theatres and attractions
  • Travelers prioritizing location and transport convenience
  • Guests wanting modern amenities in a historic building
  • Groups or families needing spacious rooms
  • Those looking for quiet, comfortable stays amid a lively neighborhood
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About this property

Welcome to Thistle London Piccadilly Hotel

Located on Coventry Street in the heart of London’s lively theatre district, Thistle London Piccadilly Hotel occupies a classic stone-built building just a short walk from Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus tube station. This central spot makes it convenient for guests eager to explore iconic attractions such as The National Gallery, The British Museum, and the London Eye, all within easy reach.

The hotel offers polished accommodations featuring air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, alongside practical amenities like room service, a fitness center, and a restaurant and bar on site. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere despite the bustling surrounding area. While some have noted limitations such as only two elevators and variable room sizes compared to online images, the overall staff service and sound isolation receive positive remarks.

Check-in begins at 15:00 with check-out at 11:00, and additional conveniences include breakfast service and laundry facilities. Although parking, airport shuttle, pool access, and pet-friendly options are not available, the hotel's location and on-site amenities suit visitors looking for easy access to London's cultural and entertainment venues.

Reviews highlight the property's great value relative to its prime location, making it a suitable choice for theatre-goers, tourists, and those seeking a comfortable base in central London. Nearby hotels offer alternatives, but the blend of setting, services, and generally favorable guest feedback positions Thistle London Piccadilly as a practical option for many visitors.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Room service
Restaurant
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Parking
Accessible
Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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ΤΣΑΡΙΔΗΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ Apr 09, 2026
10

At the beginning it's a small reception, nothing to be impressed. But during the stay you appreciate the position, the cleanliness, the polite staff and the sound isolation. But above all they're not ''cheap ''. Whatever you ask they provide it in more. Thanks a lot for the stay. Great value.

K
Keyarah Apr 07, 2026
10

The staff was amazing! Also, the luggage storage was top tier and super helpful. They kept our bags before and after our stay so that we could enjoy London. This is also on a main tube line so you wont have to take many Ubers. It was a great location with Regent Street being less than 5 minutes walking distance and Bond Street was 10 minutes away. We also walked to Buckingham Palace which was 20 minutes away. The surrounding area was bustling but the hotel is actually quiet and super clean. We had three adults in our room with plenty of space. I plan to stay here for years to come.

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Pedro Martins (Pehobbes) Apr 02, 2026
8.0

The hotel has a very nice location - close to Leicester Square and Picadilly Circus. The breakfast has nice quality and a decent variety. The room we had was VERY spacious, the beds were among the most comfortable beds we had, the view. The wifi strength and stability were also very decent on our room. The staff are also very nice and room service was impecable. Our only issue with the hotel was the fact that they had two elevators but only one was working during our stay and the capacity was very limited. I travelled with my family and we had to carry our luggage upstairs in several trips, and we could not all use it at once. There was also some repairs being done outside the hotrl that made it difficult to access. The reason I did not rate my experience 3/5 was because the rooms were really comfortable and the staff was so polite and helpful. If you are travelling with a wheelchair or a baby stroller bear in mind there is a flight of 3-4 steps in the hotel entrance. From there you won’t have any more accessibility issues.

PB
Paul bryan Mar 04, 2026
8.0

I am only giving this hotel a 4 because the pictures of the Junior suite are a little different and the room we had was not anything like the spacious room on the website. Staff are friendly rooms were clean. 2 bad point was 2 lifts only one working only two people could use the lift at anytime or it would show overloaded sign and stop working

AL
Alan Lansdell Feb 04, 2026
10

Perfect for Leicester Square and theatre district. Room was spotless quiet and comfortable, the team were welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

SR
Sarah Redford Jan 25, 2026
10

Central to theatres. Staff are amazing. My friend and I both have mobility issues and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. If you forgo housekeeping you get a £7 voucher to use in their Costa Coffee shop next door

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Filiponesa Jan 19, 2026
8.0

We recently stayed in the heart of Piccadilly for our first trip to the UK, and overall, it was a great experience, especially because of the unbeatable location. It’s just steps from multiple Tube stations, right by Chinatown, and surrounded by lively restaurants, shops, and bars. The area feels safe at all hours with so many people around. The room itself was clean and a good size for a couple. One downside was the bathroom—specifically the shower, which felt a bit cramped. The water pressure was low, and the water temperature wasn’t as hot as we’re used to, but we’re not sure if that’s typical for London or just this property. We were initially worried about noise since our room was next to the elevator, but thankfully, they have a door they close at night to block the sound, and it was much quieter than expected. However, on the day we checked in, there was an incident that made us a bit uncomfortable. While we were getting ready, a maintenance person unexpectedly opened our door. Luckily, we had the secondary lock on, which stopped him from fully entering. He mentioned he was working on something, but it was still a little worrying to have someone try to come in without any prior notice. One other small hiccup—on the second day, our room wasn’t cleaned when we returned. We called the front desk, and housekeeping came right away to clean the bathroom and provide fresh towels, which we appreciated. Would we stay again? Yes—definitely for the location. It’s hard to beat being right in the heart of everything in London. While there were a couple of bumps along the way, the convenience of the location and the overall comfort of the stay made it worthwhile.

SW
Sarah Weston Dec 25, 2025
10

We have stayed here many times just as a couple and with our grandchildren. This time with our youngest granddaughter who is 5 and stayed in a suite again as always the staff were polite helpful and especially lovely to our granddaughter she had purchased a toy and we needed a screwdriver to put the batteries in and scissors to cut off the annoying tag and housekeeping/maintenance were incredible and sorted it for her so 5* from her . Also our mini bar hadn’t been restocked and this is complimentary with a suite and straight away came and rectified it and an extra treat for this inconvenience and restocked daily the room are very spacious and clean the breakfast are amazing and cater for everyone we have also stopped in many Thistle hotels and would recommend and will return

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Thistle London Piccadilly Hotel

London, United Kingdom

Set in London's buzzing theatre district, this modern hotel in an ornate stone building is a minute's walk from Leicester Square and a 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus tube station.

  • St Pancras International 43 min Walk
  • Tottenham Court Road 12 min Walk
  • Bond Street 23 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 49 min Car · 55 min Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 28 Car · 1 hr 13 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 8 Car · 1 hr 9 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in London. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The British Museum 172,490 reviews

The British Museum

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom

4.7 · Museum
The National Gallery 61,299 reviews

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom

4.8 · Art Museum
London Eye 200,283 reviews

London Eye

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

4.5 · Tourist Attraction
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