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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)
Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(69 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 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
  • 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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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 8,296 reviews
The price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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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

  • In-room 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

  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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. 

Property is also known as

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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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$304.21, 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.

Reviews

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff started vacuuming the corridors outside our room at 3 am!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

City Stay

Lovely staff everything seamless Hotel a little tired
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Property and staff were excellent. The breakfast was well worth the extra cost. Centrally located and next to the park which was very nice. Only issue was the AC didn’t work the first night but they gave us a new room the 2nd night
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Miss

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Acceptable

OK for London but not fabulous vale for the cost. Lookind a bit tired, needs an update
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kannan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vida

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A basic amenity hotel but a very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

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

Great overnight stay

Only stayed one night. Great location and the room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajmal, Beloit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location .newer building . Great reception staff ,Palin is superb , great smile,friendly with excellent personality
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with a green leafy outlook. Convenient to Paddington Station. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Staff were very polite and helpful. Air conditioning is excellent and overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela, Abingdon

Liked: Cleanliness
Upgraded to a room that smelt of cigarettes… more so the bathroom. Air conditioning set and not adjustable so it was either cold where you wrapped up to then too hot that you chuck the covers off. A sleepless night. The air conditioning was locked out to central control and unchangeable in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tarek

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I asked for a late checkout which all was confirmed. Day of checkout I call reception for final arrangements when a rude clueless person (African accent) picks up the phone and tells me that for late checkout I will be charged 20 pounds per hour. I explained to him that this has all been previously agreed and confirmed late checkout at no extra fees especially that I am an elite status member and normally don’t have issues with this. He refused to understand and kept talking over me and being rude as if he owns the place. I asked for his name several times he refused to give his name and insisted he was the DUTY MANAGER. He then hung up on me. I tried calling reception again (by calling number 0) but no one answered. Later I got another call from a different person saying that I need to check out, when I told them their previous colleague confirmed late checkout now but with a fees this person said they cannot even give late checkout with a fees because the hotel is over booked. Now it seems that the staff are not even communicating between each other. I went down to reception to see what the issue is. The man who spoke to me on the phone claiming he was the duty manager was no where to be found. The staff at reception also said they were not sure who he was and were not able to give me more details. So many problems I do not know where to start. Useless hotel. Silly person claiming to be a manager should not be given a phone - he should work in the zoo as a cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad, allentown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! If you're looking for a quiet and safe place to stay out of the hustle and bustle of London with a parking garage look no more. I was leery at first as I was reading no elevator (lift) with 9 floors, but it does have 3. We arrived early, and they allowed us to bring our luggage in and kept it for us until we could check in. It is directly across the street from Kensington Gardens and a hop and skip from Kensington Palace. The bus lines stop right there, your minutes from Queensway, and a 15 min walk to Paddington Station. The hotel is clean, with a clean room, and was quiet at night. All staff were friendly and informative. The restaurant wasn’t too bad either with just as nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025