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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.
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.
Interior entrance
A red telephone booth and a mural of a historical building.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

Deluxe Family Room Sleeps 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(50 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe King Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hyde Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine at The Brasserie, a brasserie with garden views
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from Hyde Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 cot
  • 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

  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 prioritised
  • 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 cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 22 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1145 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

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

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

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

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

Joseph

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadeen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff, Cleanliness, Area
Stayed 2 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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room tiny and not much going on but in a great central area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam Onur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was amazing! Will definitely come again. Only the bed within the baby crib was so thin, which is not very comfortable for the baby. The rest was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and plentiful. Staff are very friendly. Well located across from Hyde Park. Easy bus to Piccadilly. Stayed 5 nights but don't think the sheets were ever changed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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