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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Hyde Park

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪39 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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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(79 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
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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

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Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 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
(32 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aubaine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Hyde Park
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, securing valuables, and concierge services. 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
  • 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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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.

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 Portobello Road Market less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 35.00 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.

Is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens good for couples?

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

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have connecting rooms?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 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

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Bloomfield Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location, very friendly staff. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. I would definitely stay there again.
View from our room.
View from our room.
View from our room.
View from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good customer serv
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service. Very clean and nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

vicki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, really nice stay and wonderful reception staff. Pelim went above and beyond to answer any questions, and very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary Anne, Stirling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay. We would liked to have been in a bigger, if possible. room. We stayed for 9 days. Not enough storage. No storage in night tables and had to ask for 10 hangers. Maybe some hooks on walls.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location with lots of food options in a walkable distance. Plus close to two Underground stations. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Candice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single staff member really helpful and friendly. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephani

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, although very very strong perfume smell. We had to open the window all night to be able to sleep. Other than that, are one night stay was comfortable, close to the gardens, and close to restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was good hotel for the price and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saumya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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