Bloomsbury, Greater London, United Kingdom
Thistle Piccadilly is a four-star upscale hotel located at 39 Coventry Street, in the heart of London’s West End. Built in 1894, the property occupies a prominent urban position on the corner of Coventry Street and Whitcomb Street, close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Managed by Clermont Hotel Group Limited under the Thistle brand, the hotel combines hospitality accommodation with ground-floor retail space in one of central London’s busiest visitor and shopping districts.
The property offers a rare opportunity to secure retail accommodation within an established hotel building, benefiting from substantial pedestrian activity generated by nearby theatres, restaurants, entertainment venues and major tourist attractions.
Situated in the Bloomsbury, Covent Garden and Soho submarket, Thistle Piccadilly benefits from a central West End location surrounded by retail destinations, hospitality businesses and cultural attractions. Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and the wider Covent Garden area are all within convenient walking distance, supporting strong exposure to tourists, local residents, office workers and theatre audiences.
The property’s position on Coventry Street places it within a well-established commercial and leisure corridor, making the available retail unit suitable for businesses seeking a central London presence in a high-footfall setting.
Property Name: Thistle Piccadilly
Address: 39 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BZ
Property Type: Retail space within a hotel building
Hotel Classification: Four-star, upscale
Brand: Thistle
Management Company: Clermont Hotel Group Limited
Year Built: 1894
Building Construction: Masonry
Building Floors: Seven floors in the main property record; separate building notes describe nine storeys
Gross Internal Area (GIA): 39,873 sq ft
Land Area: 0.69 acres
Building Use: Hospitality and retail
Hospitality Accommodation: 82 rooms recorded in the main property data; separate building notes refer to 92 bedrooms
Available Retail Space: 333 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 333 sq ft
Number of Available Spaces: 1
Available Floor: Ground floor
Retail Location: High street
Occupancy Status: Open hotel
The available accommodation comprises a 333 sq ft ground-floor retail unit within the wider mixed-use property. The building also incorporates hotel accommodation and other retail occupiers, creating an established commercial environment with activity throughout the day.
The asking rent for the 333 sq ft retail unit is currently withheld. The lease is listed on an FRI basis, meaning the tenant may be responsible for relevant repairs and insurance costs in accordance with the agreed lease terms.
Prospective occupiers should confirm the rent, service charge, lease conditions and any additional occupancy costs with the letting agent.
The property benefits from a range of hospitality and building facilities, including:
High-speed internet access
Public-access Wi-Fi
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Smoke-free environment
Established hotel operation
Ground-floor retail accommodation
Prominent corner position on Coventry Street and Whitcomb Street
The combination of hotel facilities and nearby leisure, dining and retail destinations supports the commercial appeal of the available unit.
Central West End address: Located at 39 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BZ, close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
Compact retail opportunity: The 333 sq ft unit may suit a small-format retailer, specialist shop or service-led business seeking a central London location.
Ground-floor position: The accommodation offers convenient access for customers and potential visibility within an established retail corridor.
Established neighbouring occupiers: The property’s wider retail mix includes Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee, The Whale Tea, Mini Store and Ben’s Cookies.
Tourism and leisure demand: Nearby theatres, restaurants, shopping destinations and entertainment venues attract a broad mix of visitors and customers.
Integrated hospitality setting: The hotel environment provides an additional source of activity alongside the surrounding West End retail market.
Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square Underground stations are both approximately 0.2 miles away, providing access to the Bakerloo, Piccadilly and Northern lines. Charing Cross Underground and mainline stations are around 0.4–0.5 miles away, offering further London Underground and National Rail connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
