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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Kensington Gardens

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Indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring sliced meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and a variety of salads.
Explore the city with our detailed map of London, conveniently located near the reception desk and elevator.
Guests can check in at the reception desk, surrounded by comfortable seating and a stylish chandelier.
Welcome to the entrance of our hotel, featuring a beautiful set of steps and a door with a sign above.
Two single beds with matching headboards and a large desk with chair.
Nestled near Kensington Palace, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with in-room WiFi, enjoy dry cleaning services, and indulge in the on-site restaurant or bar. With express check-in and helpful staff who have impressed previous guests with their hospitality.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Satellite TV service
The current price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 3

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Imperial College London - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 50 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 69 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 94 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 100 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 11 min walk
  • 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, Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace are within a 15-minute walk. 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 175 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (GBP 35.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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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

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • 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 Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel
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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.

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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a great selection and generous portions. (57 reviews)
  • The property's location near the park offers a great view and convenient access for walks. (11 reviews)
  • Food was top quality, yummy, and comparably priced with excellent service in the restaurant. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

A basic amenity hotel but a very nice location.
Shirley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was nice, breakfast staff .. basically nice.. expense for a “ continental breakfast!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay

Only stayed one night. Great location and the room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Louisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Martina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and location. Room AC could be better

We've stayed at the Thistle a few times before and we like it's convenience and general comfort. Would have rated it higher but the air conditioning was not really that cool and we slept on top of our duvets.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Staff were very polite and helpful. Air conditioning is excellent and overall a comfortable stay.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room!

Beautiful room. Clean and comfortable. Our view of Hyde Park was stunning! Service was great! We really enjoyed our stay!
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

City Stay

Lovely staff everything seamless Hotel a little tired
BRIAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice visit, hotel a bit dated but excellent location. Staff was very friendly, breakfast was good and the area was lovely. Close to mass transit and hop on hop off busses. Would return.
janine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location... staff helpful and friendly
jeff, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and great breakfast
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to explore from, easy to walk to train station that went everywhere
Sonja, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great price. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good breakfast too.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location close to tube Drinks very expensive £28 for 2 x glasses of wine Comfortable and clean - for price paid it was disappointing that breakfast was not included and they wanted £15 per head when round corner plenty of providers at less than £10
ANDREW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend this property as it had great connections to the airport and around the city
Usha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!

Some impressions, in somewhat random order....We greatly appreciated the a/c during a heat wave in London! Comfy, spacious room in a fabulous and convenient location. We sometimes had to wait for staff at front desk (short-staffed), but they were always friendly and helpful. We were able to stow luggage ahead of check-in for no additional fee. I was pleasantly surprised to not have to ever wait too long for the (tiny) elevators. Love the Nespresso machine and bottled water in the room, too!
christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary trip to London

Absolutely beautiful overlooking the park and close to metro and shopping and eating at night. City was amazing and I will definitely go back
C Denise, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel within walking distance of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Very clean, comfortable and quiet.
Cindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

A lovely hotel in a great location, good breakfast lots of choice.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Thistle is a lovely hotel with good mattresses, big and fluffy towels and amazingly quiet rooms. I love the proximity to Kensington Park and you are close to Queensway with its’ shops and tube and bus access.
Suzan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, lovely staff, but not clean

Check in was wonderful, friendly, engaging staff. Very easy. The location for us was great bordering Hyde Park. When we got up to the room, someone had cut their toe nails and left the remains all over the floor, so clearly the clean routine was not great. It was sorted while we were out. Disappointingly I had emailed the hotel before regarding our stay and they chose to ignore the email.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not a bad word to say about this hotel. Staff were absolutely excellent, great location and lovely breakfast
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location , just mins walk to Queensway station and Bayswater. The street has lots of food options and grocery. Hotel is clean and peaceful.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, perfect for a couples get away with easy access to the city and overlooking the park
Max, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent staff but terrible hotel experience

False fire alarm at 7.30am. No hot water in the morning. No aircon in room (it was 30 degrees in London!!). However staff were exceptional.
Paul, 1-night trip