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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.50 per person)
Interior entrance
Standard Twin Room
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

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104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL
  • Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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

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

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

London

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens puts you in the heart of London, within just a 10-minute stroll of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, The Brasserie, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall.

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

  • Queensway Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 11 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aubaine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • The Park
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Kensington Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Brasserie

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 35.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$350.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Yep, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens has a covered self car park for GBP 35.00 per day.

Is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is a hit with families.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kisita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel gave my pre paid room away to another guest when I checked in late, despite me letting them know about my late check in and they did this without making any attempt to contact me. They explained that the hotel was 'overbooked'. But I had already purchased my room and fully paid it. Avoid this hotel. The same thing happened to another guest and we were both left waiting in reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Good location for transportation
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amparo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a lovely location. Parking underneath the hotel was easy to book. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy access to buses, underground stations and of course Kensington gardens across the road. Every staff member we encountered were always polite and very helpful. Breakfast buffet very generous. 10 minute walk to a shopping area for Tesco express, many restsurants would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought we wanted to stay right in Paddington on our 2 night stay but reviews of hotels within our budget put us off, until we found the Thistle Hyde Park Kensington and we were so pleased we opted for that. Within walking distance of Queensway and Lancaster Gate tube. Right across the road from Hyde Park. Room was a decent size and so was the bathroom. Good breakfast. Could not fault the Thistle. Oh but very small lifts which was more amusing than an inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location across from Hyde Park, easy walk to underground station and few restaurants/pubs. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well located ; personel was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie, Honolulu

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The location was good, just a short walk from 2 tube stations and very close to Paddington Station. The AC was not working and it was very hot! The accommodations were basic but it matched the price point. I would stay there again in winter so the lack of AC would not be an issue
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will continue to come back

Once again, loved our stay at this hotel. This is our second time staying here and we were as pleased with the experience as we were the first time. The check-in process is easy, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The area is walkable and great with the Queensway station just a couple streets over. There is a market directly next to the hotel for any little things you may need and the area is quiet. We had an updated bathroom from the last time we stayed and the updated shower made for a much improved experience. We loved everything about our stay and will continue to return when in London
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is literally across the street from Hyde park and Kensington palace, it’s a beautiful part of London with convenient access to the underground, busses etc. quick walks to the west end, Piccadilly Circus etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had some room cleanliness issues in the beginning but the staff took care of it. Location is good with transportation close by. Area is quiet and safe, has dining and convenience store a short walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not a bad hotel for somewhere to rest your head

We were only there for one night and as it was for marathon didn’t really utilise the hotel Only comments were the bedding didn’t seem clean clean and seemed to have black fluff on it but it was fine. The room was small but cosy The bathroom did smell a bit but not to point that it put us off as we just sprayed deodorant in there lol Bottles of water nice touch - would of been good to leave a biscuit maybe to go with the tea Short walk from train station too so that was handy I would still say it was expensive but it is London on a weekend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny. The bed even smaller. The comforter was small. The shower leaked water all over the floor. The breakfast was horrible and cold. Hard to get coffee and couldn't 1 morning. Asked the staff for a cork screw for a bottle of wine for my wife and i and was told by staff to walk 3 blocks away and buy one. Elevators were tiny. Not a place for anyone over 5 foot 8 tall. The man that checked us in was the only nice part about our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning was a bit noisy inside and outside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 days in a room in a garden view room. It was only just high enough to see the gardens so a bit disappointed but the room was comfortable and bed was great. Breakfast had a nice selection available. Staff were friendly and helpful. The Bug Bus (Blue route) has a stop out the front of the hotel which was convenient. The hotel is on the opposite side to where all the sites are and about a 30 - 40 min walk dependent on your speed. Overall a nice stay but expected a bit more
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 night Easter trip

Excellent location- across the road from Hyde park , 2 mins from tube station, 1 minute from bus stop and 10-15 min walk from Notting Hill and Portobello market. Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfortable, nice bed and bath/shower. Breakfast very good and reasonable price - as one an evening meal we had. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025