Introduction: The Thistle Westminster enjoys a position a
short stroll from Victoria train station (just to the rear of the hotel and home
to the Gatwick Express) and at the gateway to the grounds of
Buckingham
Palace (0.39 miles) (home to the British Monarchy and bounded by the open
spaces of
Green Park and
St James's Park).
This is a central London location just to the west of centre. The adjacent
Victoria Street has a good range of shops, restaurants and bars and leads down
to
Parliament Square (0.8 miles) where you will find the Houses of Parliament
(home to the British Government) and Westminster Abbey (many high profile
ceremonies are held here). The actual location of the hotel is at the junction
of Buckingham Palace Road, Bressenden Place and Victoria Street and is a busy
area in terms of traffic most times of the day. The west End (where the majority
of the best nightlife is to be found) starts just beyond Buckingham Palace, some
0.9 miles to the north east. There are some well known theatres close to the
hotel such as Westminster Theatre (0.11 miles), Victoria Palace (0.11 miles) and
the Apollo Victoria (0.13 miles). Upmarket shopping can be found within 0.7
miles at Sloane Street and the
Kings Road,
Chelsea. Other local places of interest include the
Queens Gallery
(0.14 miles), Westminster Cathedral (0.23 miles),
Wellington Arch
(0.44 miles) and
St James's Palace(0.5 miles).
Hotel:
The Thistle is a contemporary purpose built hotel suitable as a base for
exploring the attractions of central London. The lobby welcomes you with a
modern environment and carved wooden armchairs along with comfortable sofas. An
unusual aspect of the hotel is the use of tan bricks within the interiors.
All bedrooms are fully air-conditioned with en suite bathrooms. The décor mostly
features the use of blues and greens. In-room amenities include WiFi high speed
internet access, Telephone, Hairdryer, iron and ironing board, radio, work desk, Trouser press, Safe,
flat screen Television with freeview channels and
Tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms also have a sofa.
The hotel offers room service 24 hours a day.
A choice of hotel rooms for your next stay in London
Dining:
The Brasseria Restaurant Westminster: Serves a mix of British and
European dishes in comfortable and contemporary surroundings. The menu is
complimented by an extensive cellar of classic and New World wines. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open: 07.00 till 22.00 (Weekends from 07.30)
The Brasseria Bar & Lounge Westminster: 58 seat capacity. Relaxed and
informal bar which serves drinks and snacks all day long. Features two large
screen plasma TV's showing sports events.
Open: 11.00 till 01.00 (Sunday till 23.30)
The Thistle Westminster hotel has 5 meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 150 delegates. Passes
allowing access to a fitness centre close by are available for guests from the
hotel. A concierge service operates at this hotel to assist with local
information, luggage and other services. WiFi can be picked up in all parts of
the hotel. Lifts within the hotel.
Please note: There are two Thistle hotels within a
short walk of each other, The Thistle Westminster (this hotel) and the
The Grosvenor
Hotel. Confusion can easily arise since they are both on the Buckingham
Palace Road.
Parking: spaces available but very limited.
Room Numbers: 134 (50 rooms are executive/deluxe standard) (20 family
rooms)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
