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Thistle City Barbican

3.5 of 5
120 Central Street | Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8DS, England
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Thistle City Barbican
Ranked #648 of 1,070 hotels in London
3.0 of 5 stars 964 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Main building(25)
  • Old street(24)
  • Tube station(19)
  • Reception staff(18)
  • Very good(16)
  • Twin room(13)
  • Star hotel(10)
  • Single bed(9)
  • Air conditioning(8)
  • Friendly and efficient(5)
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Warrington, UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice hotel, in a slightly odd area for a big brand hotel. On arrival the lobby, furnishings and layout give you the impression that the hotel is going to be very nice. As soon as you get in the rooms though, it's like they forgot to update them, and they are quite tired. Bed was also more uncomfortable than I'm... More

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Perth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

we stayed here on a long weekend and was very happy with the hotel the staff were very friendly room was cleaned every day with clean towels also we had dinner included and the food was good and plenty of it. my daughter and i were out at night and did not feel insecure walking home from the tube station... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Stayed at the Thistle city for one night on a theatre break. The hotel was booked by the holiday company and I picked it from half a dozen or so and I was very happy with my choice. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant. I found the Hotel very clean and comfortable. The room was a standard room... More

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Sheffield, UK
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74 reviews 74 reviews
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105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is a large hotel near the Barbican. It is 10min walk from Old Street tube station and 15min walk from the Angel tube station, both on the Northern line. Considering this hotel is in central London, the area around the hotel is surprisingly residential with blocks of flats and I am not sure how safe it would be late... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here for one night as we came to London for a concert. The room was a little bit outdated but not badly and everything was available and clean. We opted for breakfast and it was one of the best I've had in any hotel. All in all very lovely stay. More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Currently sat in my room waiting to leave this place. The reception area and bar are nice, modern and stylish leading you to think your room might follow suit. The standard single room is TINY! I had a larger dorm at Uni, the bathroom is dirty and very old, I had no towels upon check in and didn't have time... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

The location was fantastic for what we wanted and the shower was hot and powerful. Unfortunately that is all that I call say was positive about this hotel experience. On arrival, they charged me +VAT even though my booking from booking.com clearly stated that VAT was included. I was even asked to forward my confirmation email from booking.com to the... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Was attending a GP conference in central London. Booked months in advance. Paid 132£ for 1 night stay. Checked in at 21:30. The hotel room was actually located opposite the main reception building, unlike the photos! Staff did not bother to accompany to show the room in a different building. Got lost! Finally got to the room and the swipe... More

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Senior Reviewer
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Stayed in this hotel for 1 night on business as close to my meeting the following day. Reception staff great - dinner in restaurant was much better than I expected - Tuna loin for starter was large and fresh and my Seabass/chorizo/rocket main was also very good. Breakfast was buffet and busy and ok. Used the gym and this was... More

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Wickford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Lovely big comfortable room with air con and ceiling fan. Paid an advance booking so very reasonable price. Lovely bathroom. Poor TV reception and a mix up with payments my only minor criticism. Oh and the Barbican Cafe across the road did a fab breakfast! More

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Address: 120 Central Street | Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8DS, England
Price range (per night):* RM766 - 1,101

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