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Hotel

Thistle Bloomsbury

London — WC1B 3NN

350

Max Capacity

FROM

£450

Per Day

4.4

41 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Thistle Bloomsbury is a distinguished Victorian hotel located in the heart of London's cultural quarter, just steps from the British Museum and Russell Square. This elegant property features 13 versatile meeting and event spaces, including the grand Victorian Ballroom that can accommodate up to 350 guests for receptions. The hotel combines period charm with modern amenities, offering state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, complimentary WiFi, and professional event planning services. Its prime Bloomsbury location provides easy access to London's West End, major transport links, and numerous cultural attractions, making it an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events.

Room Capacities

theatre

200

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

140

reception

350

dining

180

banquet

160

Pricing

Day rates from £450

Day delegate rates from £450 including room hire, refreshments, and AV equipment. Half-day rates available. Wedding packages from £85 per person.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Air Conditioning

Natural Light

Historic Building

Restaurant

Bar

24-Hour Reception

Concierge Service

Business Centre

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

LCD Displays

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Corporate EventsConferencesWedding ReceptionsBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsProduct LaunchesGala Dinners

Location & Access

16-22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN

Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly Line) 2-minute walk; Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern, Elizabeth Lines) 8-minute walk; Euston Station 12-minute walk; King's Cross St Pancras International 15-minute walk; Heathrow Airport 45 minutes via Piccadilly Line

No on-site parking. Public parking available at Bloomsbury Square Car Park (5-minute walk) and other nearby NCP locations. Valet parking can be arranged.

Wheelchair accessible