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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington Gardens

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Interior entrance
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a television, and a wall-mounted light.
A red telephone booth and a glass elevator in a hotel lobby with a mural of a classical building.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(91 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a city 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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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a television, and a wall-mounted light.

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 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
(49 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
(33 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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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Central London getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Also, Kensington Palace is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Albert Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Halepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Fortune Cookie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4-star hotel near 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens to the airport?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is 13 mi (67-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on May 17, 2026 start from $218, 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.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 35.00 per day.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have a pool?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens does not have a pool.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have a restaurant?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is home to The Brasserie, which features international cuisine and garden views.

Does Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens to downtown London?

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is 2.4 mi away from London.

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1088 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1088 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1088 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1088 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1088 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes , great view on 9th floor over Hyde park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I received an outstanding welcome from the two receptionists on duty when I arrived at the Hotel on Sunday, 1st February. The presentation and cleanliness of the room, initially allocated to me, was dire! The decor was tired: the walls were grubby and the carpet very badly stained. The surfaces throughout my room were dusty in the extreme. There is a cupboard in the room containing an ironing board with an iron resting on a shelf. The shelf was covered in dust thick enough for me to be able to write my name in it. Even the door hinges of this cupboard were caked in dust. However, I was most surprised by the filthy condition of the metallic architrave to the shower unit in the bathroom. An accumulation of dust had become engrained as a result of dust and moisture coagulating in the stainless steel frame to the door. There was a very poor, albeit unsuccessful attempt, to rake out the thick grimy deposit on the evening of my first night's stay. I am pleased to say that on the day after my arrival I was transferred to a much better room with acceptable standards of presentation. It is manifestly plain that the cleaning staff are not being properly motivated, supervised, managed and monitored in order to achieve a consistent benchmark standard of cleanliness throughout all of the rooms in the hotel. It might be time for some of them to consider their positions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the central line which was so convenient. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we had a really good stay. Room was a good size and clean and great to have a little Waitrose downstairs for supplies
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Amenities
Is the second time someeneters the room at 8am when we are sleeping, this time after someone entered the room, woke us up and then leave, a lady called on the phone just to ask my last name, waking us up again. This is unacceptable. Their excuse is that the system is not working properly. But thats not enough, if the hotel is worried about who’s staying in their rooms, than I’ not only worried to get woken up at 8am in mu holidays, but I’m also worried that thay don’t know who’s going around the hotel. Unacceptable. Last time staying at Thistlw..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the family suite with 2 young kids after a long travel day. It was very spacious and overlooked the park. Easy onsite parking and the breakfast was perfect the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience with the staff at Thistle, check in was easy and they stored our luggage until check in so we were able to go out and enjoy our day without worrying about our luggage. We had a twin room on the fifth floor with a view of Hyde Park. The room was tidy and clean and the view was good with the large window. The downsides that we experienced were that one of our twin beds was squeaky so that made it difficult to sleep. Also, we could hear a lot of the other guests, especially the closing of doors which was quite loud. This may not be ideal for anyone who's a light sleeper or people with babies or young children who are easily woken. Aside from those issues, the hotel is great. The location was idea with walking access to the Queensway and Bayswater Underground station. There is a lot of restaurants close by, including the Shell station below the hotel which has snacks and drinks. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trystan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarika was amazing!! She helped me and my family every day on breakfast and dinner. Very good hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ghadah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property failed to disclose that major maintenance works were taking place, yet charged me the full amount for accommodation that was noisy, disruptive, and completely unfit for habitation. I would like to make it explicitly clear that I have a medical condition that requires complete rest and uninterrupted, comfortable sleep. In addition, I am an athlete, and sufficient quality sleep is essential for my full recovery and for me to perform my physical activities properly. I informed the property of both my medical condition and athletic requirements at the time of check-in. Despite this, from the very first day I was continuously disturbed for four consecutive days. I was unable to rest at all during my stay. The environment made it impossible for me to sleep, recover, or function normally. No meaningful solution, refund, or compensation was offered. When we escalated the matter to the manager, her behaviour was extremely unprofessional and unacceptable — she shouted at me. I have video evidence that clearly documents this incident. The offer of a 30% refund, which I have not even received to date, is entirely inadequate and unacceptable given the circumstances. I paid in full for a service I did not benefit from in any way. I am therefore formally demanding a 100% refund. Should this matter not be resolved immediately, I will proceed to report this case to my insurance provider and my bank as a case of misrepresentation and potential fraud.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t use the bar or have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Osama

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was good. Directly across the street from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The on property restaurant and bar was very convenient. The rooms are extremely small even though we had upgraded to a Deluxe King Garden View. There was nothing Deluxe about this room. There are literally no dresser or drawers to put your clothes away. We stayed here for 5 nights and lived out of two huge suitcases where their was not even room to lay our suitcase flat. The bathroom as well had no storage space. The large oversized tub made it extremely hard and difficult to get into and out of the shower. I would recommend this hotel for a business traveler with a 1or 2 night stay with a small carry on suit case. I would NOT recommend this hotel to tourist travelers who are have large suitcases and need a place to put clothes and things away. They did not even have nightstands only tables. The lack of storage space in the room and bathroom and the size of the extremely small deluxe room is the reason I gave a lower score for this hotel. Again, if your a business traveler for a short stay, it's fine. Anyone else I would recommend a different hotel or even an Airbnb. Honestly for the money we spent we could have had a very nice 2 bedroom apartment in Kensington. My bad in booking. The hotel could make this better if they were to add nightstands with drawers on each side of the bed and a small dresser with at least 3 drawers and some storage in the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have the breakfast at the hotel. The price was to high for me that only, usually only have a very light breakfast. Price range should be an option.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff. Lovely hotel and good for disabled people too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for the price with breakfast, good location near central line underground with cheap parking for London underneath hotel. Rooms ok, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lucie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guenael, Apopka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025