Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square puts you in the heart of London, within a 20-minute stroll of Big Ben and London Eye. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Squares Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Squares Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
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
Piccadilly - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Big Ben - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 4 min walk
Charing Cross Station - 6 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Jollibee - 3 min walk
Japan Centre - 2 min walk
TWG Tea Leicester Square - 2 min walk
Panton Yokocho - 1 min walk
About this property
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square
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 coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.
108 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Concierge
Lift
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
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.
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)
Accessibility
Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
More
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
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
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
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
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
Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel London
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Thistle Trafalgar Square, The Royal Trafalgar London, England
Thistle Trafalgar Leicester Square Hotel London
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The Royal Trafalgar
Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square on 6 Apr 2026 start from NZ$407, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square serve breakfast?
Yep, guests give a thumbs up to the English breakfast here!
Available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
No, Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square?
No, pets are not allowed.
Thistle Trafalgar - Leicester Square Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very clean and the staff was nice. Its in a safe area and very close to tragalgar sq. Easy walk to the River thames. Right next to china town. Is a great place and I would stay here again
Terri
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Glen
22 Dec 2025
Glen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sherry
Travelled with group
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all amazing and we thank them for wonderful attention. The rooms were great and location absolutely fantastic.
The location is good if you want to be in the heart of London. It is quite congested in that area, but close to many sites and easy to get to transportation. The service was lacking at this hotel. The check in staff were very kind and helpful, but we had some rough experiences with the rest of the staff. One example, we asked for a towel as there were three of us and only 2 towels. The woman at the front desk was very bothered that we asked and said she could not deal with that right now. The room was nice and the breakfast was good.
Christina
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Pat
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely clean and the most helpful of staff - all of them.
Overnight stay …. Hotel in middle of everything we wanted to see and do … great stay with very helpful staff .. will stay here again …
C W
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve
17 Nov 2025
Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Anne
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely reception staff, comfy bed but unfortunately seemed to have been above a night club on the Friday night. Very loud music until 2am but next night was much better. No toiletries in bath room, had run out of shower gel and wasn’t replenished. Facilities in room slightly jaded but clean and comfortable. Shower over bath, ok for me but 6ft husband’s head hit ceiling!! But fabulous location which is what we wanted, next door to national gallery.
Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
John
12 Nov 2025
John
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
David
12 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing really wrong with my stay except I had a very small room - my fault as I booked at the last minute so that was the only room available.
Breakfast was very nice but does get a little crowded around the serving area which makes moving around difficult.
Staff were polite throughout.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Connie
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Double edged sword, very conveniently located but also many random people walking around.
Connie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Gen
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Gen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karol
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful; nice room; easy access to Leicester Square and Chinatown.