Consider a stay at The Crown & Thistle and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Meeting rooms, a reception hall and free newspapers
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Crown & Thistle offer perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Crown Thistle Hotel Abingdon
Crown Thistle Hotel
Crown Thistle Inn Abingdon
Crown Thistle Abingdon
Crown Thistle
The Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown Thistle
Crown Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Inn
The Crown & Thistle Abingdon
The Crown & Thistle Inn Abingdon
Frequently asked questions
Is The Crown & Thistle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Crown & Thistle?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Crown & Thistle?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.
What time is check-out at The Crown & Thistle?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Crown & Thistle located?
Situated in Abingdon, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Thames River, Thames Path and Abingdon Abbey. High Ropes Oxford is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
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The Crown & Thistle Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 283 reviews
10 - Excellent
145
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 283 reviews
8 - Good
96
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 283 reviews
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 283 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 283 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Comfortable room and very quiet for being on the road
Raymond
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Lovely historic coaching inn with excellent food and wonderful staff.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10
The room was great ,breakfast good and the staff great.
Only issue was the paint on bathroomceiling was coming away due to leak or damp needed attention.enjoyed stay lots of resturants ,cafes and bars in area all in walking distance .river walks very close.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Enjoyed our stay here. Could use some updating to decor, but comfortable stay with great setting and wonderful breakkfast
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel fantastic breakfast great service
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
The staff in the restaurant were extremely attentive to our every need & could not have been more pleasant.
wendy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Lovely room. Very close location to the town centre. Cose to many places to eat. Also has a linked restaurant.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel and staff
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Lovely hotel & staff, nice area
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
What a lovely hotel with a fantastic free cooked breakfast, can’t wait too stay again.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Excellent stay.
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10
It was a really lovely hotel, right in the heart of tow, fabulous food too
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Comfortable bed, big bathroom.
Local to theatre.
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Very nice - staff excellent and also a lot to do around the area.
Rory
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crown & Thistle Abingdon.
Lynne
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Nice , quirky old pub
Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Highly recommend the restaurant. We enjoyed a great evening meal there and the breakfast was excellent.
Nina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
Beautiful old building! We really enjoyed our stay and especially loved the claw foot tub.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Lovely place, full of character and a breakfast that is going to take some beating.
Krzysztof
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10
Amazing breakfast, lovely decorated room, great service
Katrina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10
The hotel is near the town centre in a lovely old quaint building. The decor is a little worn but the facilities are clean and very well equipped and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Bed and bath were both very nice
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10
Executive room was a good size but no armchair. Furnishing and carpets very tired
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Nice stay. Bathrooms updated with nice bathtub that was much appreciated after a day walking the Thames Path.
Karin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
The hotel gave me a room with a gorgeous roll top bath as I had requested, so I was very grateful to enjoy a luxurious soak. I also was very happy with the breakfast; you can order anything off their menu, however it was inconvenient that breakfast wasn't served until 8am because I had a to be at a seminar in the centre of Oxford by 9am and I ended up arriving there late.
I also could not find the car park so had to pay for the long stay.