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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)
Standard Twin Room
Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

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Map
104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL
  • Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
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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Family Room Sleeps 3

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Languages

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

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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

  • Free 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

  • No lift
  • 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 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$297.42, 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.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kisita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel gave my pre paid room away to another guest when I checked in late, despite me letting them know about my late check in and they did this without making any attempt to contact me. They explained that the hotel was 'overbooked'. But I had already purchased my room and fully paid it. Avoid this hotel. The same thing happened to another guest and we were both left waiting in reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William, Columbus

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend this property as it had great connections to the airport and around the city
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Love the Thistle!

We have stayed at the Thistle Hyde Park several times. It is a great location close to several tube stations, lots of restaurants and Hyde Park for walks. There is a great breakfast and the staff are very helpful. We had a split stay at the Thistle and they were able to store our large luggage while we went on short trip to Edinburgh. Would highly recommend the Thistle and it has become our choice to stay whenever we go to London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore from, easy to walk to train station that went everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

Great location!!!

We had a great time. I took my sister down for her birthday and we did lots of exploring. The hotel was perfect for getting around with 2 tube lines very close by and easy walking distance into central London if you don’t like the tubes. Would be more than happy to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location... staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

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

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately our car was broken into and 2 suitcases stolen whilst parked in the car park underneath the hotel despite the facility being secured between the hours of 10 pm to 6 am. This ruined what was otherwise a pleasant two days walking around London with my wife who was returning from visiting her family in China
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Delta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thistle Hyde Park Kensington Gardens hotel in London is in a great location. The room was very nice with a great view of Hyde Park. The breakfast was great. The staff was very well dresses and courteous but they could use some additional training to better meet guests' needs. I needed information about taxis in the area, the staff responded quickly but said they were referring me to others. I never received any additional response from the hotel so I had to reach out and find the information myself. This caused me some anxiety and when I got to the hotel, there was an Uber machine in the lobby! That would have been nice to know. Second, we asked for a wake-up call and it came 47 minutes late - not helpful. Third, we said we would be leaving early the next morning and staff assured me we could gets some breakfast items to go since we had paid for breakfast. There was nothing for us when we left early the next day to go on a tour. The positives did outweigh the negatives so we might stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This our third time staying with Thistle Hyde Park-Kensington Garden. We love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 9 nights with a university group. Convenient to Tube and park. Awesome breakfast. Helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, room was pretty hot though, air conditioning didn’t seem to work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean area and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a good location. Not far to walk to the underground. Lovely walk in Hyde Park. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very personable and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Djima

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good staff and good location. Could do with drawers in the rooms and there are no fridges or ice machines
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025