Hotels in ABINGDON, GB
the crown and thistle
About this property
In the center of Abingdon, The Crown and Thistle offers luxurious rooms with private bathrooms alongside its impressive restaurant and bar. This renovated Oxfordshire traveler's inn also provides free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom, some featuring a decadent roll-top bathtub and all with complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, mini-bar, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities. The Crown and Thistle offers a full English breakfast each morning. The restaurant serves an extensive menu of classic British and Mediterranean dishes, along with tempting desserts and a children’s selection. Abingdon is a 15-20 minute drive from both Oxford and Didcot, and offers walks by the Thames River in its town parks and at picturesque St. Helen’s Wharf. Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is just over 15 miles away, with Cotswolds destinations including Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water within a 40-50 minute drive.
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- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 DOUBLE CLASSIC
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1 / 6 DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED
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1 / 6 DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED
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1 / 6 DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED
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Guest reviews
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Guest Rating
8.8/10
Very Good Featured review
sarah W.
10/10
We eat out a lot, and we wouldn’t give a 10 out of 10 lightly, but that’s what we both thought of this evening. We came to try the restaurant before bringing friends, and were so glad we did. We both enjoy cooking at home, so it’s not often we’re pleased we went out, but the whole evening was a success. The restaurant felt contemporary and welcoming, and we had a lovely table after booking. Everyone who served us was engaging and seemed genuinely happy to be there. The varied menu had plenty of choice, including fish and vegetarian options, and we found something we liked in all three courses, which is unusual for us. We’ll certainly return with friends. Wholeheartedly recommend it, and well done, maybe the jewel in the crown :)
Alison C.
6/10
The room really let the hotel down. Its dark decor may suit the age and character of the building, but the lighting was inadequate too. In the evening I struggled to read on the sofa, and had to use my phone torch at the dressing table because both the mirror lights and the lamp were so dim. It seems like the lighting could be improved without much trouble or expense. The hotel itself is decent and conveniently close to the town centre. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was great.
Matthew C.
10/10
The Crown & Thistle has a lively atmosphere, and the few events I’ve attended have been excellent and well attended. I’ve been coming for a few years, and the service, food and accommodation have stayed top tier. The staff are personable, professional and courteous. Their pizzas are especially tasty, and I enjoy the rotating beer selection.
Michalina N.
10/10
We had our work Christmas dinner in the barn tonight and had a lovely evening. The food was great, and Fred and Amber behind the bar couldn’t do enough for us. I couldn’t fault anything. It’s also my go-to for a decent Sunday dinner. Fab place, fab staff, fab food. 100% recommend.
DON044 L.
4/10
The place looks great and the service was good. But the non-alcoholic drinks and food were extremely disappointing, nowhere near mediocre. We came in hungry and left let down. Apologies to the chefs if they see this, but there’s no hate behind the feedback.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
19 Facilities
General Services
13 available- Total number of rooms
- hotel
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Minimum Check In Age
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Meals
3 available- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
Business Services
2 available- Meeting room
- Business centre
What's nearby
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60 places nearby
Closest Bus Bridge Street
25 m 1 min walk
Closest Airport London Heathrow Airport
61.0 km
Top attraction nearbyAbingdon County Hall Museum
81 m 1 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
16 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Abingdon County Hall Museum81 m 1 min walk
- Abingdon Abbey Buildings119 m 1 min walk
- Trendell’s Folly173 m 2 min walk
- Abbey Gardens250 m 3 min walk
- St. Helen’s Church261 m 3 min walk
Restaurants
20- Mahee Tandoori16 m 1 min walk
- Tasty House Abingdon17 m 1 min walk
- Oishi Sushi20 m 1 min walk
- Dilraj Restaurant23 m 1 min walk
- Parasol oriental Restaurant70 m 1 min walk
Transit
20- London Heathrow AirportAirport61.0 km
- London Luton AirportAirport66.7 km
- Bridge StreetBus25 m 1 min walk
- High StreetBus125 m 2 min walk
- War MemorialBus249 m 3 min walk
