Introduction: The The Kingsley by Thistle Hotel London,
an Edwardian building, is located on the eastern edge of the very central areas
of London. Bloomsbury Way is the extension of New Oxford Street which is part of
one of the capitals best known roads,
Oxford Street (just 300 yards away). To the East of the hotel is Holborn
which leads down to the City of London (Square Mile), making it very convenient
as a mid-way location between the financial areas and the tourist areas. Holborn
is very busy during the week but relatively quiet during weekends. Just to the
North is Russell Square and the popular area of Bloomsbury which has its own
shopping centre and cinema. A short walk (less than 200 yards) to the south
finds you in
Covent Garden.
This would be one of the spots that should not be missed on any London visit.
Known for its street entertainers (buskers) and the piazza at its heart with two
markets and a string of restaurants and bars. This is a top destination both
during the day and in the evening. To the south west is Soho, geared towards
adult entertainment but with many pubs and clubs to suit everyone. Also popular
for its many varied restaurants. Other local attractions/places of interest
include the
British Museum (0.1 miles),
Sir John
Soames Museum (0.3 miles),
Theatre Museum
(0.4 miles), London Transport Museum (0.4 miles), Pollocks Toy Museum (0.5
miles),
Dickens House (0.5 miles) and
Petrie Egyptian Archaeology Museum (0.6 miles).
Hotel:
The Kingsley by Thistle Hotel (after author Charles
Kingsley)
is in an area known for its literary prowess.
Each bedroom is decorated with a vibrant colour palette of rich reds,
greys and creams and all have a very contemporary style. In-room you will find
air-conditioning, wireless internet access, a flat screen television with
digital channels, hairdryer, in-room safe, direct dial telephone, work desk,
laptop sized safe, tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Rooms are en-suite
with power shower, complimentary toiletries and a supplied robe.
Deluxe and Executive rooms and Suites are more spacious.
24 hour room service.
In October 2010 and to celebrate the hotels first anniversary of its major
renovation the Kingsley Hotel launched an in-suite library for guests. Guests to
suites have access to an exclusive series of 'lost classics' brought back into
print by local publishing company, Bloomsbury Publishing. This is complimented
with the Thistle reading pillow and complimentary hot chocolate in each of the
suites, with regular guests being able to take the books out on loan, returning
them on their next visit.
The Kingsley's library of books is available to Junior Suite residents or
regular guests who frequently visit the hotel.
Onsite is the 'Kingsley Two Restaurant'. The ground floor restaurant serves
modern British and European cuisine. This Brasserie style restaurant has a mix
of traditional Edwardian features with contemporary furnishings and soft
atmospheric lighting to go with the all day dining. Extensive wine list.
Open 07.00 till 23.00.
The fully licensed bar serves snacks, light meals Tea and Coffee and you can
view sports events on the satellite TV here. Also serves a full range of drinks
including cocktails. Informal style. Open 11:30 weekends from noon.
The Kingsley by Thistle hotel has 7 air-conditioned meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 100
delegates.
The front desk is staffed throughout the night while the font entrance has a
flat ramp for disabled access.
Lift access to floors.
Parking: none onsite. Nearby pay car park.
Room Numbers: 129
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: Between August
2008 and Spring 2009 the Kingsley Hotel, London underwent a £9.5 million pound
refurbishment to recapture the glory of its Edwardian Past. A complete makeover
and refurbishment that included the hotels Victorian facade.
0.17 miles