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Thistle City Barbican

CENTRAL STREET CLERKENWELL, London, England EC1V 8DS, United Kingdom
Thistle City Barbican
Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 18 reviews from 4 sources
Average
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 2.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $139
Real Travel - Review Analyzer
Average
Based on 18 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "Would not recommend this hotel and will not stay there again." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "It is clean and everything is working in order, so no issue for me." source Hotels.com

    "Nice and kind personnel, clean rooms but the hotel should have 2 star rating not 4." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "The room product was tired and dirty, bathroom facilities for subpar, and the level of customer service is sad." source Expedia

    "Concierge service is excellent." source Expedia

  • Location

    "It's not too far from the Barbican Underground line, only a 30 min walk to the British Museum and with some bars in the local area." source Hotels.com

    "Furthermore the area is not really nice even if it is close to the financial district." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "Make sure that the rate you get includes breakfast, and check that the price on the voucher is the same as on the internet page." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 2.8 out of 5

    "terrible rooms, exposed wires, dirty rooms." source Travelocity

    "Broken showers, falling towel racks, no working heaters in the room makes it very difficult to go back though." source Expedia

    "The hotel totally met my needs, when I travel I donÂ’t spend much time in the room." source Expedia

More information on Thistle City Barbican

Situated in the heart of the City on the edge of London's historical square mile, The Thistle City Barbican is perfectly located for business or pleasure.All bedrooms offer en suite bathroom, trouser press, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, TV with satellite channels and express check-out.In addition there are unique services for the business guest: dedicated business check-in, Premier Executive bedrooms and an Otium Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool, spa and gym (complimentary use for guests).

Check-in Time:

2:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

Deluxe:Deluxe: King Bedded Room

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Deluxe:Deluxe: King Bedded Room

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, In case of a late cancellation or a no show your credit card will be charged for 1 night stay

Directions

Situated in the heart of the City on the edge of Londons historical square mile and approximately 10 minutes walk from the conference and exhibition centres of the Barbican.

Area

London, Westminster, Soho, Mayfair, Paddington.

Pets

False

Attractions

he edge of the City. This area is full of stock exchange history and traditions.Area Attractions:London is a city that buzzes with the confidence and multiculturalism of a capital. Wherever you go, you will be walking along streets seeped in important history. By night, London offers you a great choice of bars and restaurants as well as cinemas and theatres. All the time, the great Thames flows through the city.Dining Information:The hotel has its own caf�, bar and restaurant.

Dining

120 CentralA light, contemporary setting offering brasserie styled dishes.

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