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The Crown And Thistle

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Bridge Street

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and friendly, location excellent, par…

Room was lovely, well equipped, appreciated bath and robes, linen and pillows co…

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Staff were very helpful and polite

Exceptionally jolly and helpful staff

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Very comfortable

Great rooms, great food, great service

Breakfast available
8 mentions

Great location, great breakfast

The staff were exceptionally helpful, in particular Sarah who took the dinner an…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Our room was spotless and confy with beautiful decor

Incredibly clean (even with cosy, deep carpet- whatever hoovers they use are ama…

Parking available
2 mentions

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

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Andy

solo_traveller

May 27, 2026

9

Excellent food :-)

J

Jelle

couple

May 23, 2026

8

Fine stay

Insufficiënt means to hangout wet towels. Unclear airco working instructions. To much light from fire-alarm device.

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Lesley

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

7

Great stopover.

Breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and friendly, location excellent, parking was good, dinner was good.

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Roger

extended_group

May 20, 2026

8

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.

M

Miguel

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

10

Staff were very helpful and polite. Food was delicious, congrats to Chef Diogo. Our room was spotless and confy with beautiful decor.

M

Martin

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

8

Great location, food and staff.

Great location, great breakfast

A

Amanda

couple

May 12, 2026

10

Will come back for longer stay

Very comfortable. Exceptionally jolly and helpful staff. Great spaces in bar and restaurant. Music not too loud.

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Ian

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

10

N/A

Great rooms, great food, great service

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Katie

couple

May 3, 2026

10

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.

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laurence

couple

May 2, 2026

10

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 :-))

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Anne

couple

April 20, 2026

8

Location and period details. Lovely building.

P

PENELOPE

couple

April 17, 2026

9

Stylish, comfortable rooms with good facilities

Great location; stylish, comfortable rooms and facilities; good food

D

David

couple

April 16, 2026

9

Excellent stay as always. Will be back.

Good breakfast. Room good. Location excellent. Instructions to get to the Car Park could be explained better.

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Roland from Latem-Saint-Martin

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

8

Location on the Thames Path. Quality of food acceptable, friendly service.

A

Alan

couple

April 5, 2026

10

A great place to stay for a mini break, right in the Thames with plenty to see and do locally

Great facilities and location

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Lauren

solo_traveller

April 2, 2026

4

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.

S

stewart

extended_group

March 31, 2026

9

Excellent breakfast, cooked to perfection!

N

Neil Parry99

couple

March 30, 2026

10

Very convenient central Abingdon location, near to cafes and river walk

N

Neil Parry99

couple

March 30, 2026

10

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

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Stephen

couple

March 22, 2026

10

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.

Max 3 guests 29 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 29 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Executive Double Room

This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 21 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Bridal Suite with Four Poster Bed

This room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, unlimited Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Max 2 guests 32 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests should use the postcode OX14 3JE to locate the inn's car park.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 11:20 PM

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The Crown And Thistle - 4 Star Hotel in Abingdon