We just completed two stays at the Thistle Marble Arch. First was a two night stay (March 9-10, 2006), the second a four day stay (March 12-16, 2006). I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. The check in was fast and smooth. No mention of priceline and no push to upgrade. We are a family of four, so I had booked two rooms. They were very kind to allow us early check in and accomodated us with two connecting rooms. It was like having a suite. We had paid $60 per room so it was a great value. The rooms were clean and updated. Each had a table and two chairs for sitting. A desk area and chair with internet connection. We didn't use it. Baths were roomy and had a nice selection of toiletries. Rooms had a mini fridge which was nice. There was a pot that made hot water and came with instant coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The hotel is located just off Oxford St. You are about 1/2 block from the Marble Arch tube station on the Central line. For those with small kids, there is a Pizza Hut and McDonalds nearby. Marks and Spencers is only a block away and they have a complete grocery store on the lower level. We would purchase fruit, sandwiches, milk, sodas and stock our mini fridge. We did have breakfast at the hotel two mornings and it is pricey...but I did not have to pay for the kids (age 6 and 7) They do not offer anything ala carte. Your choice is either continental or full English breakfast priced at 12 and 15 pounds. There is a snack/cafe off the main lobby that offered sandwiches for a lower cost. This hotel takes up an entire city block. So on our second stay, our rooms were quite a hike from the lifts. It didn't bother us, but it should be noted. All in all, we were most pleased. London is a very expensive city but this was by far our best bargain.