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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington Gardens

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.50 per person)
Lobby lounge
Interior entrance
Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Bar

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(65 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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 - 0.0 miles
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Imperial College London - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Queensway Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 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

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
  • 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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

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

  • No elevator
  • 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

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 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
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

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

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens is 11.9 mi (50-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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens on Aug 17, 2025 start from $183.73, excluding 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. 490 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1013 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny. The bed even smaller. The comforter was small. The shower leaked water all over the floor. The breakfast was horrible and cold. Hard to get coffee and couldn't 1 morning. Asked the staff for a cork screw for a bottle of wine for my wife and i and was told by staff to walk 3 blocks away and buy one. Elevators were tiny. Not a place for anyone over 5 foot 8 tall. The man that checked us in was the only nice part about our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning was a bit noisy inside and outside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 days in a room in a garden view room. It was only just high enough to see the gardens so a bit disappointed but the room was comfortable and bed was great. Breakfast had a nice selection available. Staff were friendly and helpful. The Bug Bus (Blue route) has a stop out the front of the hotel which was convenient. The hotel is on the opposite side to where all the sites are and about a 30 - 40 min walk dependent on your speed. Overall a nice stay but expected a bit more
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 night Easter trip

Excellent location- across the road from Hyde park , 2 mins from tube station, 1 minute from bus stop and 10-15 min walk from Notting Hill and Portobello market. Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfortable, nice bed and bath/shower. Breakfast very good and reasonable price - as one an evening meal we had. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan, San Pedro Tlaquepaque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really accommodating and very helpful overall. They even let us store our luggage free of charge when it was our checkout. The greatest strength of the hotel is that it has a view of the Kensington garden from a side of the hotel and of course is close to the bayswater station and the central line and few blocks from Oxford Street so overall great location would comeback
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to Hyde Park, Queensway and Bayswater tube stations. Walking distance to Paddington station. Plenty of shops and eating places in close proximity. Room was very small but comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel within walking distance of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Very clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location , just mins walk to Queensway station and Bayswater. The street has lots of food options and grocery. Hotel is clean and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay due to proximity. Rooms were nice and clean. Plenty of room with comfortable bed. Would love to see better breakfast options and coffee was subpar. Coffee machines were old and malfunctioning and just put out rubbish.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Martina

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

6/10 Okay

michael

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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