Bloomsbury, Greater London, United Kingdom
Thistle Bloomsbury Park is an established upscale hotel at 126–128 Southampton Row, in the heart of Bloomsbury, Central London. Operating under the Thistle brand and managed by Clermont Hotel Group, the property occupies a prominent high-street position within a traditional masonry building originally constructed in 1837.
The hotel comprises 95 guest rooms across nine floors and provides hospitality facilities including an on-site restaurant, bar and meeting and event space. In addition to its hotel operation, the property offers 1,506 sq ft of ground-floor retail accommodation, presenting an opportunity for businesses seeking a high-profile commercial location in a busy central London setting.
The property is situated on Southampton Row, within the Bloomsbury and Holborn area of London's Midtown district. Its central position provides access to the West End, the City and London's established cultural, educational and commercial destinations.
The surrounding area benefits from a mix of hotels, offices, retail businesses, restaurants and visitor attractions. Its high-street setting and proximity to major transport connections make it suitable for hospitality operators and retailers seeking a central London presence.
Property Name: Thistle Bloomsbury Park
Address: 126–128 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AA
Property Type: Upscale hotel with ground-floor retail accommodation
Hotel Brand: Thistle
Operator: Chain-managed
Management Group: Clermont Hotel Group
Hotel Status: Open and operational
Number of Guest Rooms: 95
Total Gross Internal Area: 38,593 sq ft
Recorded Hospitality Accommodation: 19,895 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 1,506 sq ft
Available Floor: Ground floor
Year Built: 1837
Hotel Opened: January 1895
Building Floors: Nine
Construction: Traditional masonry
Land Area: 0.08 acres
Location Classification: Urban, high street
The ground-floor retail accommodation is available at an asking rent of £150,000 per annum, on a Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis.
Available Area: 1,506 sq ft
Asking Rent: £150,000 per annum
Approximate Rent: £99.60 per sq ft per annum
Lease Basis: FRI
The property was included in a wider investment portfolio transaction in February 2019, reported at £250 million for a portfolio of 24 properties. This figure relates to the entire portfolio and should not be interpreted as the individual sale price of Thistle Bloomsbury Park.
Hotel facilities:
95 guest rooms
On-site restaurant
On-site bar
Meeting and event facilities
Public-access Wi-Fi
Room service
Upscale hotel accommodation
Chain-managed operation
Retail accommodation:
1,506 sq ft of ground-floor retail space
High-street frontage on Southampton Row
Prominent central London position
Access to public transport and surrounding commercial activity
Ground-floor retail unit within an established 95-room hotel.
Prominent Southampton Row location in central Bloomsbury.
Opportunity to benefit from the surrounding hotel, business and visitor environment.
Established Thistle hotel operation managed by Clermont Hotel Group.
Suitable for retailers seeking a high-street presence in a well-connected London location.
Russell Square Underground Station is approximately five minutes' walk away, with Holborn Underground Station around seven minutes away. Tottenham Court Road is also accessible on foot, while London Euston and King's Cross provide wider national rail connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
