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The Crown And Thistle, Abingdon

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
99 rooms
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsLuggage storageFax/photocopyingIroning serviceAll 37 facilities +
Review
Official

In the center of Abingdon, The Crown and Thistle offers luxurious rooms with private bathrooms alongside its impressive restaurant and bar. This renovated Oxfordshire traveler's inn also provides free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom, some featuring a decadent roll-top bathtub 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 Thames River 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.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 486 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise the prime location, friendly staff, and excellent food. Rooms are comfortable with historic charm. Main complaints involve dim lighting, noise from traffic/upstairs, poor maintenance (peeling paint), and difficult parking.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Service8.6
Facilities8.6
Value7.8
PraisedExcellent and varied breakfast · Prime location near town center · Comfortable beds and good bathroom facilities · Friendly and helpful staff
ComplaintsNoise from streets and upstairs · Dark or dated room decor · Maintenance issues (e.g., faulty showers) · Difficult parking

KEYIdeal for those valuing history, dining, and location. Avoid street-facing rooms if noise-sensitive; note stairs/cobbles for mobility issues.

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