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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)
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Standard Twin Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Upscale hotel near Kensington Gardens
Located close to Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 175 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and heating

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on Aug 28, 2025 start from CA $238.17, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Self parking is available for GBP 35.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Queensway Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Bayswater Underground Station is 5 minutes.

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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 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

Christabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location at a good price. Room was super comfy and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pathma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were great, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, room was small, however, everything we wanted was there. the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Amenities were excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff. Loved being close to Ryde Park and Kensington Palace
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect - tube stations, restaurants, yet quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location close to Heathrow express and tube stations. Rooms are a good size and amenities were great. Service was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and attentive, room great and breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
General ambience helpful staff good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area by Kensington Gardens, near Queensway tube. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Good breakfast, nice bathroom. Asked for a garden view but 3rd floor room was too low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the fifth floor from Aug, 1 to 5. Room services personnel was wonderful and a credit to your organization. Kindly let her know.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave us two separate rooms, side by side in place of Junior Suite, for our family of four. The his worked out well as kids got their own bathrooms and overall convenience for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Misleading external photo of property, actually situated above a vehicle fueling station. Small lift service and lobby area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well equipped rooms. Lush comfy bed too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, basic hotel but everything we needed for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms need to be updated including the carpet. Great location with 2 Tube stations nearby and the hotel is right across the road from Hyde Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, very well located and the service was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this hotel, nor would I ever consider staying in any Thistle hotel again. They pulled a bait & switch on our room. If we had been staying longer than one night we would have walked out and found another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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