London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 12 min walk
Marylebone Station - 27 min walk
Queensway Underground Station - 3 min walk
Bayswater Underground Station - 5 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Halepi - 2 min walk
New Fortune Cookie - 3 min walk
Aubaine - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 3 min walk
MEATliquor - 4 min walk
About this property
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Brasserie, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, Marble Arch and Bond Street are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Queensway Underground Station is 3 minutes away and Bayswater Underground Station is 5 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (GBP 35.00 per day)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LED TV
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
The Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Lounge – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
Parking
Covered self-parking costs GBP 35.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Kensington Gardens Thistle
Kensington Thistle
Kensington Thistle Gardens
Thistle Gardens
Thistle Gardens Kensington
Thistle Kensington
Thistle Kensington Gardens
Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel
Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel London
Thistle Kensington Gardens London
Thistle Kensington Gardens London, England
Thistle Kensington Gardens
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens London
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 35.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Kensington Gardens (1-min walk) and Hyde Park (9-min walk), along with Kensington Palace (10-min walk) and Royal Albert Hall (0.9 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?
Yes, The Brasserie offers international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens like?
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
23 December 2024
OK stay
Overall OK. Location is good - close to Queensway station. Room is comfortable. Nice bed. Lots of noise from floor above. Very poor drainage in shower - short shower always resulted in ankle deep dirty water. Check in was poor - we were told international travelers got priority check in - rude woman at desk said come back at 3. Price is reasonable for area
KEITH
KEITH, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Excellent hotel room with lots of space. Very comfortable beds and good bathroom. Controllable airconditioning was a good bonus. Wonderful view over Hyde park. No noise at night, despite being on a busy street. Wonderful location, close to tube stations and many restaurants and supermarkets. Would stay again and will highly recommend.
Patrick
Patrick, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Nice location, comfortable hotel, no complaints.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
It was excellent with a brilliant breakfast and helpful staff. Clean nice room and great location.
Gary
Gary, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
6 December 2024
vikas
vikas, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Good location. Clean and efficient
RONNIE
RONNIE, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
We had a great stay here it was well placed to walk into most of the site of the city. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would go again
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Kieran
Kieran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Excellent choice close to Paddington and Hyde Park
Arrived early but by the time we’d had lunch there our room was ready ( ahead of time). Receptionist was excellent, all staff greet you. Room was clean and lovely outlook over the park. Breakfast was excellent with good choices and no plastic jam/marmalade containers- all from jars. Really impressed and for the price - excellent!
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 November 2024
Nice hotel on a budget
Comfortable 3-night stay at a very small Thistle hotel. The air conditioning didn’t work well so we slept with the window open and the bathroom floors always got soaking wet whenever we showered. These hotels really should provide better shower tub coverage. We requested more floor towels each day as they were always needed.
Very good location with 2 Underground stations within a few minutes’ walk. Also very convenient for the Big Brown Bus Hop On Hop Off service. Also very convenient being just across the street from Kensington Palace. Friendly staff and nice English breakfast in the restaurant across from the lobby.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
JOHN
JOHN, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Good location.
Booked a ‘deluxe’ double for extra space but was disappointing and very standard and tight for 2 people.
Otherwise was comfortable.
Liked the eco incentive of 7 pound voucher for managing without housekeeping.
Would stay again.
Karen
Karen, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Love this hotel
Hotel is in a great location opposite Kensington Gardens and close to pubs, restaurants, and the Underground. Spacious rooms that are well maintained and very clean. Highly recommend this hotel because while being close to the above it is also very quiet. Very accommodating staff. One disadvantage is the elevators are a bit slow but the stairs work!
Michael
Michael, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Good choice for tourists
It was perfect for what I was seeking. Close to two train stations and all the activity of Queensway and Bayswater but removed enough that it was a bit quiet. The room itself was comfortable and the staff were helpful.
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6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Great location
Great location for Hyde Park. Not far from train Station at paddington and underground stations. On a main road but really quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was spotless. Anything we wanted was provided
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
Not bad
It was a business trip so this hotel did the job. Very small dated room but clean. Tiny elevators. Check in and check out was not very quick. Location is good with lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Jenan
Jenan, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
23 October 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
21 October 2024
So so
Traffic noise. Room a bit faded, albeit funtional. Pricey for what it is
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Nice location and very quiet at night. Breakfast was good.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
16 October 2024
Donnamarie
Donnamarie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Everything was great.
Luca
Luca, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
7 October 2024
Nice & clean hotel. Bed was very hard. Great view of the city and easy access to Hyde Park.