Thistle City Barbican Hotel, LondonThistle City Barbican Hotel in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 646 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.8, Agoda 2.4.Thistle City Barbican Hotel is a 4-star property located in the Clerkenwell area. It sits within walking distance of Barbican and Old Street tube stations, providing easy access to Shoreditch and the City of London. The hotel contains 463 rooms with satellite TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and a spa. For professional visitors, there are 13 meeting rooms available. The onsite restaurant and bar have been recently refurbished. This hotel suits business travellers and families, though guests should note that parking requires an additional fee.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool and spa

Thirteen flexible meeting rooms

Near Barbican tube station

Recently refurbished dining areas

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

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