Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Meeting facility
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Explore the area

Map
104 Bayswater Road, London, England, W2 3HL
  • Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kensington Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room, Garden View (Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, Garden View (3)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Lounge 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 London City Centre hotel include Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall.

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk
  • Imperial College London - 19 min walk

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 24-hour front desk, 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 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. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. 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

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 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • The Lounge

Family friendly

  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV

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.

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 15 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 5 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on 10 Feb 2025 start from AU$202.09, 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.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on a budget
Comfortable 3-night stay at a very small Thistle hotel. The air conditioning didn’t work well so we slept with the window open and the bathroom floors always got soaking wet whenever we showered. These hotels really should provide better shower tub coverage. We requested more floor towels each day as they were always needed. Very good location with 2 Underground stations within a few minutes’ walk. Also very convenient for the Big Brown Bus Hop On Hop Off service. Also very convenient being just across the street from Kensington Palace. Friendly staff and nice English breakfast in the restaurant across from the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Booked a ‘deluxe’ double for extra space but was disappointing and very standard and tight for 2 people. Otherwise was comfortable. Liked the eco incentive of 7 pound voucher for managing without housekeeping. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjuli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot to stay if you have young kids. Being so close to Hyde Park (Princess Diana Memorial playground!), the bus and the tube made getting around super easy. The staff are so friendly. We got in too early to check in, but they held our bags for us so we could go exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel
Hotel is in a great location opposite Kensington Gardens and close to pubs, restaurants, and the Underground. Spacious rooms that are well maintained and very clean. Highly recommend this hotel because while being close to the above it is also very quiet. Very accommodating staff. One disadvantage is the elevators are a bit slow but the stairs work!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, Hotel is in a convenient walking distance from Paddington station. Close to two blind and bus routes. Hotel room felt a little rundown, however it was clean and well-maintained. The dining option for the hotel did leave something to be desired. Staff was delightful and helpful. However, the food was bland and poorly presented. I would personally stay at this property, but I would not access the food option within the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for tourists
It was perfect for what I was seeking. Close to two train stations and all the activity of Queensway and Bayswater but removed enough that it was a bit quiet. The room itself was comfortable and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location for Hyde Park. Not far from train Station at paddington and underground stations. On a main road but really quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was spotless. Anything we wanted was provided
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
It was a business trip so this hotel did the job. Very small dated room but clean. Tiny elevators. Check in and check out was not very quick. Location is good with lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So so
Traffic noise. Room a bit faded, albeit funtional. Pricey for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and very quiet at night. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Batool

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spacious room and views! Staff were so helpful and attentive. Will definitely stay heee again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly/helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donnamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Coral Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We loved the location of this property, very easy to get around, there are both tube and bus stations very close by. The rooms are fine, nothing to complain about but not particularly comfortable, there is some good storage. The beds are pretty firm. We didn’t spend much time in the hotel as we were out exploring most of the days. Overall enjoyed our stay, would consider staying again but also interested in trying another property. Staff were very helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Besthorpe, Breckland

2 blocks from Queensway underground station and a short walk thru Hyde Park to the Royal Albert Hall. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location to the tube and also across from Hyde Park so lovely walks - overall great place to stay in London
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with family. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the metro! Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice & clean hotel. Bed was very hard. Great view of the city and easy access to Hyde Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024