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Reviews of The Crown And Thistle 4 stars

Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HS, United Kingdom

#3 of 7 hotels in Abingdon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1018 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    7.0
    Good location and service but overpriced for the size
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and bed were too small given the price of the room. Also there was lots of peeling paint in the bathroom and the bathtub creaked and wobbled when trying to take a shower.

    The location was good, the staff were friendly, the breakfast was nice, I liked the decor.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful room, very comfy and practical. Location is great for walking the Thames. The dinner and breakfast were both exceptional .The staff were very friendly and helpful Just a delight to stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, quirky (wonky!) room, fantastic bathroom, great meal in the evening and a lovely breakfast :)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Breakfast buffet preferred to have different cereals, fruits etc. on the long table.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room was very small and rather dark with not enough space. I understood that it was the standard room. Breakfast menu with prices shown should not show for the guests paying for bed and breakfast. but a separate one with the prices for others paying for bed only.

    My breakfast was quite good except hard toast.. My room was clean and tidy. The location was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Great spot in central Abingdon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit shabby in places but was clean. Lots of stairs and up down along landings - fine for us but something to be aware of if you have mobility challenges.

    Summer duvets, aircon, parking and great staff. Breakfast was exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    clean room bathrobes lovely bath very helpful receptionist

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    Would stay again but no pets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awkward bathroom due to antiquity of building. Worn carpets.

    Central. Parking. Great staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    Another great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the rooms are up in the gods with no lift available and can be "cosy", so check when you book if room space is important to you.

    We have stayed here many times and always found it a great place. The place is relaxed and the restaurant serves a varied menu, all of which will not disappoint. Quality of the furnishings also is worth a mention, just a little bit more than your regular hotel and the hotel is located right in town with easy reach of the Thames. Good secure and free Car Parking, but limited.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    7.0
    Little thinks lower rating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park has 1 Disabled parking space and is poorly signposted, so non disabled persons occupy the space. This is our third visit and same problem each time. Lack of a good mirror in bedroom or bathroom.

    Clean room,comfy bed, good breakfast good service by Julie

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant olde-worlde hotel in an interesting Market Town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although the room was comfortable, the stairway and corridors were “tired” and a coat of paint would improve matters! There was a rather concerning sagging floorboard in one of the corridors!

    Breakfast was excellent. I ordered Smoked salmon and there was a few minutes delay as they were waiting for delivery from the Fish merchant! You can’t get it much fresher than that!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel with a touch of luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed for 2 nights and there was a wedding reception each night so it's obviously a popular venue. We weren't aware of this when we made the booking - would've been good to have been advised.

    Lovely old building and our room was great - oak beams, four poster bed, roll top bath - looked just like the photos. Staff all polite, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very tasty - good selection - freshly cooked to order and well presented. Air conditioning in the room was much appreciated due to the very hot weather. Excellent location with easy access to the Thames and the town center. Also easy to get the bus in to Oxford.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Only stayed 1 night as walking the Thames path. Very glad to sink into a deep hot bath and good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No comfortable chair in the room. Plenty of space for one or even 2 comfortable chairs but there was only a very small, unpadded and upright chair by the dresser.

    Spacious room and lovely bathroom - with huge towels and bathrobes. Room quite quirky with 4 poster and very comfortable bed - we loved the very uneven floor as added to the atmosphere but might have been disconcerting for some. Restaurant good for dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Crown of Abingdon!
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were sent to the wrong room (paid for executive and sent to one that was not) I phoned them and they said an error had happened which was fine. then they asked if we could bring our stuff down to reception, where they then checked which our room was and gave us the key to then take our stuff back up to our correct room. it would have been helpful if someone had come up to help us with the move or had come up and just given us the new key as the room was right next door. In the room that was the wrong room there was also no phone and in our correct room the shower was very small and weak

    really great location and the rooms are designed uniquely. The staff are friendly and the location is ideal, parking is free and easy to find and use. breakfast was very yummy and the bath was really nice and filled up quickly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    evening meal taken in the bar (as we had a dog) was not great - several of us had some items on our plate that were cold. Overpriced for the quality served. I should have raised it with the manager on the evening because he was very disappointed to hear of our concerns the following morning. Rooms are in need of a refurb which we were informed will be happening but they are clean and quirky

    hotel staff were exceptional, it was quaint in some respects and was perfect for a one night stay. Residents had an excellent choice from the a la carte menu at breakfast and you could literally choose anything and everything- very accommodating

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    9.0
    excellent! lovely walks! fantastic breakfasts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    car parking can be a problem but not this time

    location friendliness and good value for money

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    I was absolutely delighted with my stay. The Hotel and the town were both a revelation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Greek yoghurt wasn't quite what I was expecting. It was mixed with cream and sweet, but perhaps that is more popular taste.

    The decoration and dark blue colour scheme of the bedroom was cosy. The breakfast - Eggs Royale was absolutely fantastic as was the Feta Salad the night before - all beautifully presented and remarkably fresh. Service was very friendly and quick.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    Fab will return again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bridal Suite with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    mattress lumpy and has seen better days, bed needs attention as creaky each time we moved

    Great location Lovely large well equipped room Very clean Fab breakfast Bathrobes

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Choices for evening meal, whilst wide, were very standard. We had expected something more a la carte

    Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    great room and perfect location and very clean. Hallways need a little updating. beware you must have your actual card w
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    car parking is awkward the rooms are quite awkward to get to can’t pay using contactless (mobile device) had to be on a card breakfast was not as nice as expected

    very nice room and ideal location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    7.0
    Good location with convenient bar and restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, some rooms are cramped, some bathrooms very small, narrow hallways with lots of steps, noisy facing the road, don’t order the yogurt for breakfast-it’s clotted cream…

    Good location, air conditioning, free car park, comfortable bed, adjacent restaurant and bar

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    all of it

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    8.0
    A lovely stay in a quaint hotel in the centre of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The staff were so friendly and the hotel location was great, close to the Thames and lots of great bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    9.0
    very good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to dislike

    full of character. well run. very clean. staff very pleasant and helpful. excellent breakfast freshly cooked to order.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor was a bit dated

    Staff friendly and polite. Food good. Pretty building

    Stayed in May 2023

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