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Thistle Holborn

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36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD, United Kingdom

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Historic 4-star hotel in Bloomsbury with elegant meeting spaces and central London location.

About This Venue

The Thistle Holborn is a distinguished Victorian hotel located in the heart of Bloomsbury, offering sophisticated meeting and event facilities in a prime central London location. The hotel features multiple meeting rooms and conference spaces accommodating up to 300 delegates, with modern AV equipment and professional event support. Its historic character is complemented by contemporary amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, and accessible facilities. The venue's proximity to major attractions, transport links, and the West End makes it an ideal choice for business meetings, conferences, and corporate events in London's cultural quarter.

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Indicative Budget

£6,750–£12,750

Typical day-delegate event for ~150 guests

Capacity (max)

300

Typical attendees

150

Per-head range

£45–£85

Currency

GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (150 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

300

Maximum Capacity

250

Theatre Style

300

Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room Name	Area (m²)	Theatre	Boardroom	U-Shape	Classroom
Kenilworth Suite	120	120	40	35	60
Room Overview Area:120 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 120 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 40 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 35 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 60 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Kenilworth Suite.
Warwick Room	80	80	30	25	40
Room Overview Area:80 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 80 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 30 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 25 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 40 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Warwick Room.
Stratford Room	60	50	20	18	25
Room Overview Area:60 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 50 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 20 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 18 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 25 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Stratford Room.

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 120 people

Features & Amenities

✓Free WiFi

✓AV Equipment

✓Air Conditioning

✓Accessible Facilities

✓24-Hour Reception

✓Business Centre

✓Restaurant

✓Bar

✓Room Service

✓Concierge

✓Parking Available

📐 Space Specifications

450

Total Space (m²)

2.8m

Ceiling Height

✓

Licensed Venue

Professional Hotel space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

✓Projector

✓Screen

✓PA System

✓Microphones

✓Wi-Fi

✓Flip Charts

✓Laptop

✓Clicker

✓Conference Phone

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings

📋Conferences

📋Training

📋Workshops

📋Seminars

📋Corporate Events

📋Product Launches

♿ Accessibility

✓DDA compliant✓Wheelchair accessible entrance✓Accessible meeting rooms✓Accessible restrooms

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Holborn Underground station (Central and Piccadilly lines) 2 minutes walk. Russell Square Underground 5 minutes. Multiple bus routes on Southampton Row. King's Cross St Pancras International 1.5 miles. Heathrow Airport accessible via Piccadilly line direct.

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

No on-site parking. NCP car parks nearby including Bloomsbury Square and High Holborn. Limited street parking with restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

250

theatre

boardroom

125

classroom

u shape

150

cabaret

300

reception

200

dining

180

banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?

Up to 300 guests theatre style, 200 cabaret style, 150 boardroom style

What AV equipment is available?

Full AV package included: projector, screen, sound system, microphones, high-speed Wi-Fi, flipcharts

Is catering available?

Comprehensive catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshment breaks with hotel restaurant quality

Is there parking available?

Limited on-site parking available, advance booking recommended. Multiple public car parks nearby in Holborn area

Location & Contact

📍 Address

36-37 Bloomsbury Way
WC1A 2SD, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 300 guests theatre style, 200 cabaret style, 150 boardroom style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full AV package included: projector, screen, sound system, microphones, high-speed Wi-Fi, flipcharts

Q: Is catering available?

A: Comprehensive catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshment breaks with hotel restaurant quality

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-site parking available, advance booking recommended. Multiple public car parks nearby in Holborn area

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️

Great British Museum

0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 3 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company

0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk

🎭

London Opera House

1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰

St Paul's Cathedral Historic Site

2.1 km (1.3 mi)• 25 minutes public transport

🏰

Tower Bridge Experience

3.8 km (2.4 mi)• 30 minutes public transport

🌳Gardens

🌳

Royal Botanic Gardens Regent's Park

1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 15 minutes walk

🦁Zoo

🦁

London Zoo Wildlife Park

2.8 km (1.7 mi)• 20 minutes public transport

🎵Concert Hall

🎵

Royal Festival Music Centre

2.5 km (1.6 mi)• 25 minutes public transport

💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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Thistle Holborn

About This Venue

Smart Event Journeys™ (coming soon)

Capacity

Meeting Rooms

Kenilworth Suite

Warwick Room

Stratford Room

Features & Amenities

📐 Space Specifications

🍽️ Food & Catering

Dietary Options

🎤 AV Equipment

🎯 Suitable For

♿ Accessibility

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

🅿️ Parking

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

👥 Capacity by Setup

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Location & Contact

📍 Address

🏷️ Categories

Venue Location

Get Directions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

Q: What AV equipment is available?

Q: Is catering available?

Q: Is there parking available?

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🎭Theatre

🏰Historic Site

🌳Gardens

🦁Zoo

🎵Concert Hall

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