THISTLE BARBICAN SHOREDITCH, London – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
120 Central Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
EC1V 8DS,
Greater London
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Standard Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
205 sq. feet
Bed options:
1 Single bed
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Deluxe Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
185 sq. feet
Bed options:
2 Single beds
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Deluxe Double Room
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2 persons
230 sq. feet
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1 Double bed
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Amenities
Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
- Tubing
- Fitness studio
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Dry cleaning
- Wedding services
- Wake up service
- Newspaper service
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bath/ Shower
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location
120 Central Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
EC1V 8DS,
Greater London
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120 Central Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
EC1V 8DS,
Greater London
City landmarks
Museum
The British Museum
1.4
mi
Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building
Coca-Cola London Eye
1.9
mi
Castle
Tower of London
1.6
mi
Market
Borough Market
1.5
mi
Harbour
Tower Bridge
1.8
mi
Gallery
Tate Modern
1.4
mi
Square
Trafalgar Square
1.9
mi
Museum
National Gallery
1.9
mi
Park
Sky Garden
1.2
mi
Garden
Buckingham Palace
2.7
mi
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
1.1
mi
Opera House
Covent Garden
1.5
mi
Museum
Museum of London
4200 ft
Bridge
London Bridge
1.4
mi
Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
2.2
mi
Square
Piccadilly Circus
2.0
mi
Monument
Monument to the Great Fire of London
1.3
mi
Mosque
Brick Lane
1.5
mi
Gallery
Barbican Centre
3400 ft
Museum
London Transport Museum
1.5
mi
Bloomsbury
Gordon Square
1.5
mi
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
1.3
mi
Church
Westminster Abbey
2.3
mi
Stadium
Emirates Stadium
2.0
mi
Farringdon
3600 ft
The Shard 32 London Bridge Street
The Shard
1.6
mi
32 London Bridge St
The View from The Shard
1.6
mi
Marylebone Rd
Madame Tussauds London
2.5
mi
Library
British Library
1.3
mi
Public Building
Central Criminal Court
1.0
mi
Nearby
Gallery
Victoria Miro
1800 ft
Restaurants
Central Street Cafe
500 ft
St. Lukes 90 Central Street
Kennedys OF Goswell Road
1200 ft
184-186 Goswell Road
Fast Break
1600 ft
113 Old Street
Mcdonald's Restaurant
1500 ft
241 City Road
Goswell Road Coffee
1300 ft
160-164 Goswell Road
Aquila Cafe
1200 ft
214 City Road
La Lampara
1200 ft
216 City Road
Shepherdess Cafe
1400 ft
221 City Road
Central Cafe
1600 ft
113 Old Street Islington
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
84%
loved it & would return
Convenient location
Great service
Room noise
Limited dining space
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
6.3
Location
7.3
Service
8.0
Dining
7.0
Lucy
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.2/10
The hotel offers small but clean rooms with daily coffee/tea refills. However, a late-night noise disturbance required a room change. The location is ideal for exploring London attractions, though a bit far from Old Street Station. The dining experience is decent but can be crowded at times. Overall, a comfortable stay with minor inconveniences.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are small but adequate and kept clean. The daily coffee/tea refill is a nice touch.
Service
8.0
The staff is friendly and accommodating, especially Laura at the reception. Despite the noise issue, they helped make my wife's Birthday special.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location is convenient for exploring London, but a bit far from public transport hubs. Close to dining options like Breddos for a great meal.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average with a decent variety but can get crowded. Confusion about payment for breakfast was a downside.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities like the swimming pool and gym are ok. The value for money is reasonable considering the location and amenities.
Derek
United Kingdom,
September
2023
6.6/10
The hotel had spacious rooms that comfortably accommodated us. While the cleanliness and comfort were lacking compared to other Thistle hotels we've stayed at, the check-in was delayed even though we requested an early check-in. The room was small and not as clean and comfortable as expected.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were fine, but quite small and possibly not the most clean and comfortable one.
Service
7.0
The service was, for the most part, not very knowledgeable but had one exception. The staff were kind and attentive. We felt a bit confused during breakfast as the staff weren't clear about the location of items. However, they were so nice and kind, making my birthday special.
Location
6.0
The hotel was further from Kings Cross than I anticipated, but it was convenient with a 10-minute walk to the tube station and easy access to Oxford Street for shopping.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good, with a variety of options including fresh fruit, cereals, and hot choices. The staff was friendly and the food was well-priced.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory with Old Street & Barbican U/G train stations at walking distances.
Wayne
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.8/10
The hotel is conveniently located for city access and public transport. Rooms were clean but showed signs of aging, and I had to request a room change due to noise issues. The service was exceptional, with attentive and kind staff. Dining was good, but sometimes crowded leading to short waits. The breakfast, however, offered great choices for an extra charge. The location is ideal for exploring the city, but some old rooms may have maintenance issues. Value for money is fair considering the services provided.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean but showed signs of aging, and had noise disturbances initially.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional with attentive and kind staff, especially helpful to my partner in a time of need.
Location
8.0
The location is ideal for city access and exploring various areas easily.
Dining
7.0
Dining was good with a variety of options, but sometimes busy causing short delays.
Facilities
8.0
Various services provided including room service, laundry, and wake-up service.
Convenient location
Room noise
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