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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Property class: 4

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A buffet area with various food items, a coffee machine, and a large potted plant.
A bar area with wooden bar stools and a variety of bottles.
A lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and seating area with patterned chairs.
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A reception area with a red telephone booth, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$370
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

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104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 - 0.1 km
  • Queensway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Queensway Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 11 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aubaine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park 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
  • Lift
  • 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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Brasserie

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 22 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Kensington Thistle
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Thistle Gardens
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Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel London
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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel
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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 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$370, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 604 out of 1186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1186 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Good location, friendly staff and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious family room, helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel staff were great the location was great The breakfast was fantastic and the room was excellent as well will book this hotel again if it's a good price with breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean rooms and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where super friendly in all areas of the hotel: front desk, bar, breakfast. The rooms where very clean and beds super comfortable. Great selection of food for breakfast. Location was perfect for our trip as access to bus and underground right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, good A/C, comply bed,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were lovely & helpful room very clean location fab
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms, will be back, fourth time now visiting, a free upgrade of room would have been nice, we went for a birthday and we got a present from the hotel which was greatly appreciated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location opposite Kensington gardens, transport links to everywhere Waitrose downstairs is 24hrs Rooms - good size comfortable beds, nice views of gardens Breakfast - could be better in variety and quality. Staff - right from Reception to restaurant lovely and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed 6 nights and was very pleased with the hotel accommodations. Breakfast was great and had everything I needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly check-in staff. Room was okay. Location good. Only stayed 1 night - it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly, breakfast was good and convenient!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hôtel. Well located. Nice staff and very nice rooms. Will come back very soon !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, clean and friendly staff, great location !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to London tube, Hyde park, and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice location, clean, quiet. easy access to Paddington Station. Not a luxury hotel but we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Good area. Early check in was possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here, everything was splendid!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All of the staff were so kind! The breakfast was delicious and the beds comfortable! We would love to visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully situated next to Kensington gardens. Very pleasant surroundings, staff, rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was overpriced other than that, great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room (though very small), good daily housekeeping, friendly staffs. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026