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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Property class: 4

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A modern restaurant interior with round tables, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.
Interior entrance
A red telephone booth and a mural of a historical building.
A bar area with wooden bar stools and a variety of bottles.
A lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and seating area with patterned chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $211
$176 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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 available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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

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

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is centrally located in London, a 3-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

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

  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Halepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pride of Paddington - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kensington Palace Cafe & Gift Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 175 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Brasserie, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 22 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% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 35.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1151 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis Frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trine Bohn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and friendly staff, great location !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were so kind! The breakfast was delicious and the beds comfortable! We would love to visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henrik Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully situated next to Kensington gardens. Very pleasant surroundings, staff, rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here, everything was splendid!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful to arrange an early check-in when room is available. Great location next to the parks and tube stations. Restaurants in walking distance provide a good variety of options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at check-in. Great location and clean well appointed room with a great view of the park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is with decent size. Staff are friendly. Location is perfect for us. Very walkable to a lot of places.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Great location directly beside Hyde Park. Bus stops and tube stations very close by. The breakfast was great and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back and recommend to other travellers!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, close to underground but quiet overlooking Hyde park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirandev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good clean rooms with easy transportation
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great location shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location. The staff were very friendly and provided good service. Not the most modern rooms but reasonable value and the breakfast has a decent choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and a good base to visit London
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the shower was great, the bed was firm but super comfortable, and the staff were very friendly. It is a good hotel in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadeen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location , spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms were ok but lacked vacuuming of the floor carpets floors ,breakfast was ok nothing special , Front desk was great
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, staff very helpful and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff, Cleanliness, Area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PETER DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026