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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Bar

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
(36 reviews)
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 215 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
(69 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is adjacent to Kensington Gardens and within a 10-minute walk 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 - 0.0 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
  • Imperial College London - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪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
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 concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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

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

  • 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:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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Kensington 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

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 Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on Oct 19, 2025 start from $145.67, 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.

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.

Is parking available on site 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

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 11.9 mi away (50 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 15.3 mi away (37-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.

Reviews

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Across from Hyde Park, this hotel is in the perfect location for visitors who enjoy walking through London. Our room offered an amazing view of Hyde Park and because of the location we could end and begin every day with a walk through the park. My recommendation would be to take a different path each time because there is so much to see. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is a good choice for travellers who want to get up and go. This hotel is a ten minute walk to Paddington Station which was convenient for daily touring and transportation to Heathrow.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy, Irvine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thistle Hyde Park is a modern, clean, very comfortable property. Super comfortable beds, modern bathroom with wonderful shower. I especially appreciated the staff—they were all so helpful and friendly, taking extra steps to accommodate my needs and questions. The slightly lower rating is due to the shower that dripped all night the first night and was quite annoying—though they fixed it the next day; and the 2:00 am fire alarm where we had to evacuate the hotel (not the hotel’s fault, but it ruined a night’s sleep). I would recommend this property and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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