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Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (Formerly Thistle)

The Strand
London, WC2N 5HX
United Kingdom
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Welcome to the Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (Formerly Thistle)

In the centre of London, just metres from Charing Cross Station, this beautiful Victorian building houses a 4-star hotel with modern luxuries, including air conditioning and an award-winning restaurant.Charing Cross is regarded as the official centre of London and is just outside the Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel. On the Strand, metres from Trafalgar Square, the hotel is only a short walk from the restaurants, shops and theatres of the West End.Built in 1865, the Charing Cross has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, transforming it into a luxurious 21st-century hotel with original Victorian elegance.The hotel has a well-equipped gym and the stylish, air-conditioned rooms have luxurious Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathrobes and flat-screen TVs.With impressive views over Trafalgar Square and the Strand, the hotel's restaurant has received an AA Rosette award. The lounge and bar feature live music on Friday evenings and room service is available 24 hours a day. ...read more
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Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (Formerly Thistle) Hotel Amenities
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Bar
  • Currency Exchange
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Internet Services
  • Luggage Storage
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Hotel Information
In the centre of London, just metres from Charing Cross Station, this beautiful Victorian building houses a 4-star hotel with modern luxuries, including air conditioning and an award-winning restaurant.Charing Cross is regarded as the official centre of London and is just outside the Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel. On the Strand, metres from Trafalgar Square, the hotel is only a short walk from the restaurants, shops and theatres of the West End.Built in 1865, the Charing Cross has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, transforming it into a luxurious 21st-century hotel with original Victorian elegance.The hotel has a well-equipped gym and the stylish, air-conditioned rooms have luxurious Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathrobes and flat-screen TVs.With impressive views over Trafalgar Square and the Strand, the hotel's restaurant has received an AA Rosette award. The lounge and bar feature live music on Friday evenings and room service is available 24 hours a day.

Priceline Guest Score Card
# 15 of 507 hotels in London
Overall Quality
user rating 8.5
8.8
Hotel Cleanliness
 user rating 9.0
9.1
Hotel Staff
user rating 8.5
8.6
Location of Hotel
user rating 9.5
9.5
Hotel Dining
user rating 7.0
7.4

Hotel Guest Reviews of the Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (Formerly Thistle)

Senior Traveler
Anna from Qualicum Beach, Canada
October 13, 2009
Senior Traveler
10.0
We enjoyed being so centrally located and close to the train station. The room was most comfortable.
Solo Traveler
Hotel Guest from Novato, CA
July 8, 2009
Solo Traveler
8.0
Busy location, perfect, yet still comfortable and quiet inside.
Had to ask every day for more toilet paper, soap, towels etc.

Charing Cross has very attractive public areas, and comfortable, quiet rooms. Hot water was unreliable, and 2 out of 5 days we had luke warm to cool showers. Housekeeper was asked daily for extra towels, soap, etc. Toilet paper roll was left completely empty one day, there was a lack of attention to detail one would expect at a 4 star hotel. The location was absolutely perfect to walk almost every where on our arts and theater oriented trip. ...read more

Traveling as Couple
Amy from Canonsburg, PA
May 20, 2009
Traveling as Couple
10.0
Staff was friendly, awesome location.
Priceline says there is a pool, but when we arrived they said there is not a pool on site.

Great staff, great location, clean, and no pool on site.

Business Traveler
Roger from Calgary, Canada
April 8, 2009
Business Traveler
10.0
Central London location, just off Trafalgar Square. Price
was amazing.
No complaints at all.

A lovely old hotel with attractive architecture. The room was larger than most hotels in this area and fully equipped with coffee maker, iron and ironing board and mini bar. The hotel staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. ...read more

Traveling as Couple
Gemel
October 27, 2008
Traveling as Couple
7.0
Excellent location in London and next to sub way. Within walking distance of many eating spots.
The standard room was very small indeed.

3 star upscale/4 star moderate hotel with clean facilities and excellent location in central London. Location is next to the subway and within walking distance of several restaurants, cafes and some of London's attractions. Good for business clients and vacationers seeking to explore London. ...read more

Business Traveler
Jon
October 19, 2008
Business Traveler
8.0
The cleanliness was superb.
The beds were awful.

In my opinion there are two things that must be first rate; the bed and the bathroom. Here the bathroom was excellent, new, modern and stylish as was the rest of the room but the beds, like a bag of marbles. I had to sleep on a single mattress on the floor in my junior suite as the double (which was two singles crudely zipped together) was far too uncomfortable to sleep on. ...read more

Family with Teens
Jim
September 27, 2008
Family with Teens
9.0
Location, both to points of interest and access to transportation.
Price was high, for the facilities.

Our first trip to the UK. This hotel was much the same as every thing else in the country. Way over priced at least in relation to the US. But once you you except sticker shock, the hotel was very clean, old, but well maintained. Its location was exceelent for sites of interest, transport, shopping, and dining alternatives. I would stay again once the exchange rate becomes realstic. ...read more

Solo Traveler
Gerard
September 13, 2008
Solo Traveler
9.0
Amazing, central location, very beautiful hotel.
Traveling as Couple
karine
August 21, 2008
Traveling as Couple
10.0
We had a great stay at this hotel.
There
was nothing negative about this hotel.
Business Traveler
Peter
July 14, 2008
Business Traveler
8.0
Location was excellent.

Well appointed hotel that was clean and good value for money.

Reviews of Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (Formerly Thistle)
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