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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
A red telephone booth and a glass elevator in a hotel lobby with a mural of a classical building.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a television, and a wall-mounted light.
Interior entrance
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 3 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a city view.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a television, and a wall-mounted light.

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is within a 5-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Hyde Park. This 175-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queensway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. Self parking is available for GBP 35.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
43-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include laptop-compatible safes, phones, and ironing boards. Change of towels is available on request.

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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
  • 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

  • Elevator (36 inch 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
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Kensington Gardens Thistle
Kensington Thistle
Kensington Thistle Gardens
Thistle Gardens
Thistle Gardens Kensington
Thistle Kensington
Thistle Kensington Gardens
Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel
Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel London
Thistle Kensington Gardens London
Thistle Kensington Gardens London, England
Thistle Kensington Gardens
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel
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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on May 17, 2026 start from $218, 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.

What's there to do around Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 35 per day.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens include a casino?

No, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a garden-view restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Brasserie.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens.

Are there connecting rooms at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

The closest major airport to Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is London City Airport (LCY), which is 13 mi away (67 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 15.3 mi away (44-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens that offer a balcony.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1085 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the central line which was so convenient. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we had a really good stay. Room was a good size and clean and great to have a little Waitrose downstairs for supplies
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on, including breakfast. Great location with private parking. New modern look inside and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Amenities
Is the second time someeneters the room at 8am when we are sleeping, this time after someone entered the room, woke us up and then leave, a lady called on the phone just to ask my last name, waking us up again. This is unacceptable. Their excuse is that the system is not working properly. But thats not enough, if the hotel is worried about who’s staying in their rooms, than I’ not only worried to get woken up at 8am in mu holidays, but I’m also worried that thay don’t know who’s going around the hotel. Unacceptable. Last time staying at Thistlw..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the family suite with 2 young kids after a long travel day. It was very spacious and overlooked the park. Easy onsite parking and the breakfast was perfect the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience with the staff at Thistle, check in was easy and they stored our luggage until check in so we were able to go out and enjoy our day without worrying about our luggage. We had a twin room on the fifth floor with a view of Hyde Park. The room was tidy and clean and the view was good with the large window. The downsides that we experienced were that one of our twin beds was squeaky so that made it difficult to sleep. Also, we could hear a lot of the other guests, especially the closing of doors which was quite loud. This may not be ideal for anyone who's a light sleeper or people with babies or young children who are easily woken. Aside from those issues, the hotel is great. The location was idea with walking access to the Queensway and Bayswater Underground station. There is a lot of restaurants close by, including the Shell station below the hotel which has snacks and drinks. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trystan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarika was amazing!! She helped me and my family every day on breakfast and dinner. Very good hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ghadah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property failed to disclose that major maintenance works were taking place, yet charged me the full amount for accommodation that was noisy, disruptive, and completely unfit for habitation. I would like to make it explicitly clear that I have a medical condition that requires complete rest and uninterrupted, comfortable sleep. In addition, I am an athlete, and sufficient quality sleep is essential for my full recovery and for me to perform my physical activities properly. I informed the property of both my medical condition and athletic requirements at the time of check-in. Despite this, from the very first day I was continuously disturbed for four consecutive days. I was unable to rest at all during my stay. The environment made it impossible for me to sleep, recover, or function normally. No meaningful solution, refund, or compensation was offered. When we escalated the matter to the manager, her behaviour was extremely unprofessional and unacceptable — she shouted at me. I have video evidence that clearly documents this incident. The offer of a 30% refund, which I have not even received to date, is entirely inadequate and unacceptable given the circumstances. I paid in full for a service I did not benefit from in any way. I am therefore formally demanding a 100% refund. Should this matter not be resolved immediately, I will proceed to report this case to my insurance provider and my bank as a case of misrepresentation and potential fraud.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t use the bar or have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Osama

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was good. Directly across the street from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The on property restaurant and bar was very convenient. The rooms are extremely small even though we had upgraded to a Deluxe King Garden View. There was nothing Deluxe about this room. There are literally no dresser or drawers to put your clothes away. We stayed here for 5 nights and lived out of two huge suitcases where their was not even room to lay our suitcase flat. The bathroom as well had no storage space. The large oversized tub made it extremely hard and difficult to get into and out of the shower. I would recommend this hotel for a business traveler with a 1or 2 night stay with a small carry on suit case. I would NOT recommend this hotel to tourist travelers who are have large suitcases and need a place to put clothes and things away. They did not even have nightstands only tables. The lack of storage space in the room and bathroom and the size of the extremely small deluxe room is the reason I gave a lower score for this hotel. Again, if your a business traveler for a short stay, it's fine. Anyone else I would recommend a different hotel or even an Airbnb. Honestly for the money we spent we could have had a very nice 2 bedroom apartment in Kensington. My bad in booking. The hotel could make this better if they were to add nightstands with drawers on each side of the bed and a small dresser with at least 3 drawers and some storage in the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have the breakfast at the hotel. The price was to high for me that only, usually only have a very light breakfast. Price range should be an option.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff. Lovely hotel and good for disabled people too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for the price with breakfast, good location near central line underground with cheap parking for London underneath hotel. Rooms ok, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lucie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guenael, Apopka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location great, staff lovely and room perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really clean hotel, great room with a good view. Nice comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hassan on reception was absolutely fantastic, really professional and welcoming. We paid to upgrade our room to a deluxe King room, room very clean, bed comfortable. However, we returned extremely late at night to find the room very cold (weather was cold), but unfortunately the thermostat/ heating wouldn’t work, and there were no extra blankets in the room. We felt it was too late at night to report the issue, and just wanted to get to bed. I imagine that the hotel would’ve resolved the issue, had we raised it with them, as the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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