This is never a 4* hotel... how the ETB give that rating is beyond me. The bedrooms are absolutely tiny, with barely enough room to get into bed from the side. Bathrooms also very small and quite shabby. The decor is peeling and dirty and all in all the hotel should regarded as 2* until it get's an urgently needed... more

We stayed at this hotel for a weekend in London. The room was booked at a competative rate which seemed good for a 4 star hotel. On arrival the hotel were unable to provide a doule room but offered 2 singles. The rooms were tiny, dirty, in urgent need of redecoration and the supposedly non-smoking rooms reaked of cigarette smoke.... more

We have just returned from staying at the Thistle last night. It was part of a package when we cashed in a Red Letter day voucher, so we did not choose the hotel it was chosen for us. I must say regardless of the other negative reviews , we had a very good experience. We checked in Friday afternoon ,... more

Like most people we were concerned reading the reviews for this hotel, however we got a really good deal for 2 nights so we thought we'd risk it. The room itself was dated but clean and certainly no worse than many other hotels I've stayed in. It was very hot in the room though, not sure why as the heating... more

The "Barbican" location in the title is around a 10 minute walk away but a good shuttle bus will drop you off at the nearest tubes. Although the public areas of the hotel are well decorated, my room on the second floor was tired. The bathroom had seen better days and there appeared to be something growing in the (empty)... more

After a fantastic weekend at The Thistle Barbican I thought I had to post here after the negative reviews I read on here. The room was clean, tidy and warm. The breakfast was fabuolous and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I was able to pick up a free newspaper and also use the spa free of charge. We... more

This is the worst hotel in London, its dirty, damp, has no heating and the staff are very rude. i won't give it 2 stars let alone its 4 star claim. I rang to comfirm my late check-in to a pre paid double room,but when i arrived i got a twin room . I was informed i could pay an... more

Quite possibly one of the worst hotels I've stayed in for a few years. Firstly, don't think the hotel is anywhere near the Barbican - that's about 10-15 minus walk away through not the most desirable part of north London, especially at night. When you get there, the reception is like a airport - empty, draughty and soul - less.... more

Although it is convenient for those arriving at STN airport and taking the Liverpool Express, the hotel itself is a good 10minute walk from the underground. Whats worse is there are not too many restaurants around or much activity in the vicinity. So we always had to have dinner and then return to the hotel. We had to keep reminding... more