? Open: 24/7 (attended 7am-11pm)
? Rating: 4.2/5 (praised for location, noted for tight spaces)
| Duration | Weekday Rate | Weekend Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 hour | £12 | £10 |
| 1-2 hours | £22 | £18 |
| 2-4 hours | £32 | £28 |
| 4-6 hours | £42 | £36 |
| 6-12 hours | £52 | £45 |
| 12-24 hours | £65 | £55 |
Early Bird Special: £35 when entering before 9am and exiting by 7pm
Payment: Contactless/Apple Pay/Android Pay accepted
Hotel Guest Discount: 20% off with Thistle stay
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 87 (including 4 disabled bays) |
| Layout | Underground (-2 to -4 levels) |
| Ceiling Height | 1.9m (Level -4: 2.1m) |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV + regular patrols |
Blue Badge Bays: 4 spaces near lifts (level -2)
Drop-Off: 15-min free at St Martin’s Street entrance
Lift Access: Direct to street level (Trafalgar Square side)
On-Site: 2x 7kW chargers (£0.45/kWh + parking fee)
Fastest Nearby:
BP Pulse (Adelphi WC2N 6BJ) – 3x 50kW (4-min walk)
Tesla (Savoy Strand WC2R 0EZ) – 6x Superchargers (7-min walk)
| Time | Capacity | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 10am-12pm | 95% | Theatre matinees |
| 6-8pm | 100% | Evening performances |
| 11pm-7am | 40% | Hotel guests |
Pro Tip: Book via Parkopedia for guaranteed space during West End show times
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Square | 1-min | Iconic landmark |
| Leicester Square | 4-min | Cinema hub |
| Covent Garden | 6-min | Shopping/dining |
| National Gallery | 3-min | Free entry |
Essentials:
Tesco Metro (Charing Cross Rd) – 2-min walk
Public Toilets (St Martin-in-the-Fields) – 3-min walk
Dining:
The Ivy (5-min) – Celebrity hotspot
Dishoom Covent Garden (7-min) – Famous Indian
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Leicester Sq | 0.2 miles | £70/24h | More spacious |
| NCP Drury Lane | 0.3 miles | £60/24h | EV charging |
| MasterPark Covent Garden | 0.4 miles | £55/24h | Valet service |
Overnight: Permitted (24h rate applies)
Blackout Dates: Higher rates during:
New Year’s Eve
West End premiere nights
Vehicle Size: Max width 2.1m (check before entering)
Theatre Hack: Pre-pay for 6pm-11pm slot to save 25%
Sunday Special: £35 all-day rate
Motorcycle Bonus: £10 flat rate (dedicated bays)
2025: Planned contactless entry system
2026: Additional EV charging points
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