Crown & Thistle, AbingdonCrown & Thistle in Abingdon, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 2 hotels we score in Abingdon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 4.2.The Crown & Thistle is a Grade II-listed coaching inn situated on Bridge Street in the centre of Abingdon-on-Thames. Originally dating to 1605, the property consists of three buildings arranged around a cobbled courtyard. It offers 18 en suite boutique rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a bar. Guests can access a gym, swimming pool, and spa facilities. The hotel suits families and pet owners, providing access to a nearby golf course. While the interior was updated in 2013, some rooms may feel dated. The location provides easy road access to the River Thames and the University of Oxford.What stands out

Central Abingdon location

On-site restaurant and bar

Includes spa and pool

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Some rooms are tired

Steps lack handrails

Better-scored in Abingdon

Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford, Abingdon: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $112 a night. Located in the historic town of Abingdon-on-Thames, this four-star Hilton Garden Inn provides 146 rooms for business and leisure travellers.