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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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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)
    ‪38 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

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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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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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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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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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. 

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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 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$315.26, 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

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Stayed 5 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

Jacqueline

Good location

We chose this hotel as we had tickets for The Proms and also show. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niraj, Morris Plains

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Jacqui

Disliked: Staff & service
During my stay money was taken out of my bank account for service or goods that I did not partake. My opinion is the stagf were insufficiently trained and did not do a satisfactory job. All was resolved but this has still keft me with miney out of my account until it has been refunded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A/C was broken, took 2 days to fix!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christabel

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth, Morristown

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We appreciated that we could check in early. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful with recommendations for dinner. The room was spacious and clean and the air conditioning was a great addition. Super convenient to Hyde Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

JT

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures seemingly leave out the hotel is above a Shell station and the garden view includes a lovely view of the gas station. Room wasn’t clean, shower faucet dripped, carpet was stained, drapes were covered in dust and stains. This was a poor choice of a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

chris

Travelled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Gillaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Was given a room that was unrentable

We were offered an upgrade then told it had a faulty a/c. I rejected it and said I preferred a standard room with working a/c as It was 30• outside. I was then assured it had been sorted. It hadn’t been sorted and had a sleepless a night due to the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
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

David

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

Nice hotel and location. Room AC could be better

We've stayed at the Thistle a few times before and we like it's convenience and general comfort. Would have rated it higher but the air conditioning was not really that cool and we slept on top of our duvets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

Highly recommend!

Some impressions, in somewhat random order....We greatly appreciated the a/c during a heat wave in London! Comfy, spacious room in a fabulous and convenient location. We sometimes had to wait for staff at front desk (short-staffed), but they were always friendly and helpful. We were able to stow luggage ahead of check-in for no additional fee. I was pleasantly surprised to not have to ever wait too long for the (tiny) elevators. Love the Nespresso machine and bottled water in the room, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Huntington Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillaine

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gillaine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service

Very Disa

We only booked this hotel due to proximity of the ELO gig at Hyde Park. After the cancellation was announced we tried to cancel the booking but they refused to cancel or move the booking to another date. I know we could have had a refundable rate but firstly the price of the hotel was inflated solely due to The Hyde Park events and surely some common sense should be used. Premier inn have a cancellation policy for their hotels next to arenas and if the hotel inflates prices due to their positional advantage then surely they should do the honourable thing and allow us to move the dates in the event of cancellation. Consequently we have had 2 nights in an expensive hotel making last minute plans to fill in the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, lovely staff, but not clean

Check in was wonderful, friendly, engaging staff. Very easy. The location for us was great bordering Hyde Park. When we got up to the room, someone had cut their toe nails and left the remains all over the floor, so clearly the clean routine was not great. It was sorted while we were out. Disappointingly I had emailed the hotel before regarding our stay and they chose to ignore the email.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025