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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $195
$162 nightly
$195 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8

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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, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(97 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(28 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
(13 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, 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, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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
(34 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pilgrims - ‬4 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.
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 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% 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 16.50 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. 559 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1115 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great location shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nadeen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location , spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were friendly, efficient, and surprisingly accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PETER DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suze

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel. exceptional staff. loved every minute
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location great, staff lovely and room perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kensington Gardens. Perfect for my one-night stay. I did not use parking. Staff was very helpful, kind, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Berries were still frozen, no hash browns and no dairy free yoghurts but sausages and baked beans and coffee were all great so overall a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kai Fan

Great location close to tube. Room overlooking Hyde park with London skyline in the distance. A/C could do with massive clean, every time we returned to the room my allergies kicked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From reception staff to cleaning staff there is nothing we can fault! Room was spotless. Breakfast was delicious so much choice and again staff so welcoming and pleasant. Parking .. not applicable. Will highly recommend Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super staff. Professional. Great stay!!! Will go again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on, including breakfast. Great location with private parking. New modern look inside and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025