Olde world building, but a mixed selection of facilities and fittings. Nothing special. Good location in Abingdon, which you pay for with the traffic at the front and the courtyard bar at the back. Only a couple of staff, you feel like you interupting them when you visit reception. Weekend breakfast 8-10; we arrived at 9 and were informed we... more

We expected it to be old but clean and tidy. After all, it is a historic hotel. However, the bathroom turned out to be in a real state of disrepair: the shower was but a dripping pipe and we had either very hot or very cold droplets of water coming out of the rose (the rose actually fell off after... more

We sytayed at the Crown & Thistle for 2 nights as part of a wedding party. The rooms were fine, all clean & tidy. They do vary alot in size. We had room 15 which is a good size. The hotel would not be good for people with mobility problems as there are lots of steep stairs but this was... more

All the hotels in abingdon are overpriced and of average standard from what i've seen. The large government lab close by ensures a high volume of custom because the scientists have to be close by and would rather put up than travel further. I didn't think this one was so bad. Atmosphere's good, the bar is decent. The public parts... more

I recently stayed in the Crown and Thistle, and was very disappointed by the room, the cost, and the reaction to my complaint. "Olde Worlde" decor (think threadbare antique rugs and hunting prints), tiny corridors and higgledy piggledy staircases are normally indicative of sumptuous luxury in an ancient building - but in this case, it purely demonstrates worn out fittings... more