Thistle Hotels

Thistle Hotels is a British hotel chain established in 1965 by Scottish & Newcastle. Now operating under the Clermont Hotel Group (owned by Hong Kong’s Guoco Group), the brand focuses on the three- and four-star hospitality sector, maintaining a portfolio situated across prime Central London locations and key travel hubs like London Heathrow.

Positioned around accessible mid-scale accommodation, Thistle caters to leisure tourists, corporate travellers, and event planners. Its properties offer full-service dining, flexible event spaces, and proximity to London’s major cultural and transit connections.