The Crown And Thistle
Bridge Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and friendly, location excellent, par…”
“Room was lovely, well equipped, appreciated bath and robes, linen and pillows co…”
“Staff were very helpful and polite”
“Exceptionally jolly and helpful staff”
“Very comfortable”
“Great rooms, great food, great service”
“Great location, great breakfast”
“The staff were exceptionally helpful, in particular Sarah who took the dinner an…”
“Our room was spotless and confy with beautiful decor”
“Incredibly clean (even with cosy, deep carpet- whatever hoovers they use are ama…”
“Instructions to get to the Car Park could be explained better”
Overview
In the centre of Abingdon, The Crown and Thistle offers luxurious en suite rooms alongside its impressive restaurant and bar. This renovated Oxfordshire coaching inn also provides free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room includes an en suite bathroom, some featuring a decadent roll-top bath 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 River Thames 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.
Traveller reviews
Andy
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Excellent food :-)
Jelle
couple
May 23, 2026
“Fine stay”
Insufficiënt means to hangout wet towels. Unclear airco working instructions. To much light from fire-alarm device.
Lesley
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Great stopover.”
Breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and friendly, location excellent, parking was good, dinner was good.
Roger
extended_group
May 20, 2026
“Room lovely but rest of hotel a little disappointing”
Room was lovely, well equipped, appreciated bath and robes, linen and pillows comfortable, location good for Thames Path…staff were lovely in restaurant which was busy, food good.
Miguel
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Staff were very helpful and polite. Food was delicious, congrats to Chef Diogo. Our room was spotless and confy with beautiful decor.
Martin
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
“Great location, food and staff.”
Great location, great breakfast
Amanda
couple
May 12, 2026
“Will come back for longer stay”
Very comfortable. Exceptionally jolly and helpful staff. Great spaces in bar and restaurant. Music not too loud.
Ian
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
“N/A”
Great rooms, great food, great service
Katie
couple
May 3, 2026
“Simply outstanding!”
Our stay at the Crown and Thistle was outstanding! All the staff were friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Our room was luxurious and the food in their restaurant was delicious. Also, as we were part of a group of transgender women with our partners, we were pleased to see that the Crown and Thistle is part of the Ask Clive scheme which helps to make LGBTQIA+ people safer. All their staff treated our group members with the utmost respect and none of us were misgendered by them - which sadly, happens far too often these days. They made us all feel welcome, valued and valuable. We are already planning to return next year! Thank you so much to all the staff at the Crown and Thistle.
laurence
couple
May 2, 2026
“A really enjoyable couple of days in an interesting location”
The staff were exceptionally helpful, in particular Sarah who took the dinner and breakfast orders for a group of 14 and ensured that all the orders went to the correct room numbers. Not any easy task handling 14 oldies :-))
Anne
couple
April 20, 2026
Location and period details. Lovely building.
PENELOPE
couple
April 17, 2026
“Stylish, comfortable rooms with good facilities”
Great location; stylish, comfortable rooms and facilities; good food
David
couple
April 16, 2026
“Excellent stay as always. Will be back.”
Good breakfast. Room good. Location excellent. Instructions to get to the Car Park could be explained better.
Roland from Latem-Saint-Martin
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Location on the Thames Path. Quality of food acceptable, friendly service.
Alan
couple
April 5, 2026
“A great place to stay for a mini break, right in the Thames with plenty to see and do locally”
Great facilities and location
Lauren
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
“Would have been 10/10 if not for the shaking bed”
Incredibly clean (even with cosy, deep carpet- whatever hoovers they use are amazing) , fantastic L’Occitaine products, great location. A brilliant breakfast, lots of tasty, high quality products.
stewart
extended_group
March 31, 2026
Excellent breakfast, cooked to perfection!
Neil Parry99
couple
March 30, 2026
“Very convenient central Abingdon location, near to cafes and river walk”
Neil Parry99
couple
March 30, 2026
“Great place to stay in Abingdon with family and friends”
full english breakfast was excellent and very quick despite a full restaurant. Very handy for the river walk and they happilly organised lunch for a dozen of my friends. Best place to stay in or around Abingdon
Stephen
couple
March 22, 2026
“Two nights at the Crown and Thistle”
Nice sized room with lots of period features. Good shower and very comfortable bed. Nice complimentary coffee and water. Staff are lovely. There were lots of breakfast options and the meals in the restaurant were tasty.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This family room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Executive Double Room
This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.
Standard Double Room
This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.
Superior Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room
This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.
Bridal Suite with Four Poster Bed
This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.
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