The Crown & Thistle

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn

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Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom
Courtyard
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS
  • Abingdon Abbey
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Abingdon

In Abingdon .Within a 5-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Also, Abingdon Abbey is within half a mile (1 km) and Millets Farm Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Abingdon Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Oxford Castle - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pablo Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Throwing Buns - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Napoli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Narrows - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Crown & Thistle

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Abingdon inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Crown & Thistle also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Crown & Thistle offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Romanian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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The Crown & Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In need of a refurb and no hot water.
A quirky town pub hotel. In need of a refurb. Entrance and hallway/ stair carpets worn and tattered. Room dark and dingy. No hot water and not enough water pressure for a morning shower. We will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Very nice little hotel. Free parking which is great. Breakfast was made to order. Rooms were clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

asha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this everytime I visit this side of Oxford
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alister

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop
Comfortable bed, big bathroom. Local to theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel fantastic breakfast great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

asha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but not great
I stay in a lot of hotels 30+ per year. While the Crown and Thistle was an okay hotel. Thats exactly what it is for the price. OKAY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Josie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Helpful staff, parking was a bonus. Excellent breakfast choices. Some areas near bedrooms in hotel side looking a bit tired. Wasn’t keen on basin being in bedroom not bathroom due to lack of space Overall great value and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel with a fantastic free cooked breakfast, can’t wait too stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & staff, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obadah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obadah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family outing
A few days away with grandchildren
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice , quirky old pub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024