Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Hotels
Thistle
8.1 (4246 reviews)
104 Bayswater Rd , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Many reviews cited cleanliness issues, including unclean rooms and lack of proper cleaning.
Service
9.1
Generally good service reported, though some comments indicated areas for improvement.
Location
9.6
Highly praised for its excellent location close to attractions.
Room Quality
6.6
Multiple comments on rooms being very small and uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities were mentioned but lacking in several reviews.
Value for Money
7.6
Some reviews suggest it does not provide good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast and dining options received some praise but were not a primary focus.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a mixed experience, but the location and service made it moderately favorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation Opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

Stylish Rooms and Business Facilities

The hotel offers stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and stunning views over Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Business facilities are available for those traveling for work.

Gastronomic Delights and 24-Hour Room Service

Indulge in modern British and European dishes at the light and airy restaurant. The lounge and bar serve light bites, full meals, traditional afternoon tea, bespoke cocktails, and craft beers. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Located on the scenic Bayswater Road, the hotel is near Queensway and Bayswater London Underground stations. Explore Kensington Palace and the Princess Diana Memorial Garden just a short stroll away.

Experience luxury and convenience at Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens.

Important information:

All children under 2 years old stay free of charge in children's cots/cribs in Double Deluxe rooms and Standard Family rooms.

For advance purchase rates, the card used to make the booking must be presented upon arrival along with the appropriate ID.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct while on the hotel’s premises.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 35 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4246 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Constantinos extended_group cy
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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nusret family_with_children tr
10
iyi vakit gecirdik harika ve yeterli bir kahvalti
Pros:

Güler yüzlü bir ekip

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
10
Fantastic place to stay
Pros:

Stopped here many times and will continue to do so. The location is perfect.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
3
Disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room too small. Nowhere to put clothes. Poor selection of meals in evening. Says 2 restaurants only found one. Dangerous shower asked for anti slip mat never arrived.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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miroslavatatomyr Business Kyiv
6
Miroslava
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel for three nights. Everything was wonderful – the location, the breakfast, and a special thank you to the staff for their excellent service.

The biggest drawback was the price of the room compared to its size. The room was extremely small, much smaller than expected.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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Yeşim couple tr
8
Genel olarak merkezi çok yakında metrosu var. Hyde park'ın önünde sessiz ve rahattı.
Pros:

Konumu çok güzeldi hızlı şekilde ulaştık.

Cons:

Kaldığımız hafta şehirde extra bir sıcaklık vardı bu nedenle klima asla yetmedi. Bir de bavul koymak için bir yeri yok masanın üzerine koyarak idare etmeye çalıştık. Kışlık kıyafetler olsa nasıl sığılırdı bilemiyorum. Bavulu yatağın altındaki boşluluğa koyulmasıyla ilgili yazı yazmışlar ama bu hiç kullanışlı bir durum değil.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
8
Ok
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Limited amenities

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Dr.Khaled solo_traveller de
6
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jukka couple fi
1
Big disappointment of customer service and handling payments
Pros:

Still waiting refund for false charges from my credit card

Cons:

After several emails, phone calls still waiting refund false charges from my credit card.
Be aware of this hotel eUpgrade program that it might be misleading.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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jellyrollblues Couples
8
Pros and Cons
Pros:

Overall our experience was good. The cons did not detract from being able to enjoy our stay.
The staff was excellent. Everyone was friendly, responsive and accommodating. Two staff members stood out, Ehisha at the front desk and Nithin in the restaurant. When we asked at the front desk for items that were not in the room (washcloth, non slip bathtub mat, hangers), Elisha had them in the room in a matter of minutes. I experienced some issue logging on to the WiFi and she had me bring my laptop down to the lobby and she helped me get it sorted out. She was a knowledgeable computer user.
The restaurant was comfortable, for the most part quiet and the food was very good. The buffet breakfast was wonderful and after long days of sightseeing, we were tired and ended up eating dinner at the hotel. The fish and chips was excellent. So good, we got it twice. We enjoyed the burgers, pizza and salads as well. One of the great things Thistle promotes is to pass on getting daily housekeeping and for every day you do that, they give you a credit voucher to save $7 in the restaurant/bar.
We liked the. It allowed us to get out of Central London, which was a madhouse. The neighborhood is nice, with a lot of restaurants and variety close to the hotel. There is also a park across the street filled with tress and walking paths. There are two underground stations nearby that give you good access to most of the city .
Our issues were mostly with our room. There wee no draws in which to store clothes, There was only 5 hangers, no luggage racks. There was practically no counter space int he small bathroom and only a little shelf. The bathtub was a bit difficult to get in and out of, which could be a problem for some, especially older folks. In our opinion, the shower was very hard to use without spraying water all over the place. We normally enjoy a nice shower but not in that tub.
The pros outweigh the cons and since we were only there a few days, we did not let those things stop us from enjoying our stay.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Michaela extended_group de
9
Pros:

Tolle Unterkunft, absolut tolle Lage

Cons:

Man kommt in der 9. Etage kein Fenster aufklappen. Die Klimaanlage lief 24/7.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Le -Anne extended_group au
9
Perfect place to use as base whilst in London.
Pros:

Location

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Marin solo_traveller hr
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Almuallem solo_traveller ae
7
Good but the shower is dirty and dusty beds
Pros:

Cozy

Cons:

Not clean

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jukka couple fi
1
They totally spoiled our wedding anniversary trip, several credit card charges unauthorized
Pros:

It was most unpleasant stay ever in any hotel. They made our wedding anniversary trip a totally negative experience and made several unauthorized charges from my credit card.

Cons:

First problem was what they call eUpgrade program, they offered 34 sqm junior suite instead of 20 sqm deluxe room for special prize 22 gbp if available when arrive. When we arrived they charged 22 gbp extra for same room we already had in booking. But it was not the worst thing … hotel charged my credit card several time more than 3126 eur althought it should have been 1355 eur total. I had to visit reception several times to reclamation, call them, remind them. Still they did not return all money back. I had to contact booking.com support to get help for this situation and i am waiting still for my money atm. What a catastrof i feel like being robbed and i still follow my credit card transaction as last extra charge was done after we had already left. They managed really spoil our wedding anniversary trip in many ways, my credit card limit was also hitted because of hotel.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Vitalii couple gb
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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LYN couple gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Aleksander family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
5
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Mobile24165853539 Family Berkshire, England
8
Nice central hotel but expensive.
Pros:

Deluxe family suite was spacious and clean. Air conditioning was a must as it there was a heatwave in May. However because the fans pointed directly at the beds it meant we were cold at night if left on but too hot if not. Mini bar fridge, kettle and coffee machine was a nice to have. Bathrobes supplied but no slippers which would have been nice.
Our room was clean with wooden floors but the bathroom was dated with shower over bath and felt small with no hooks and nowhere to put our toiletries.
Breakfast was good but nothing for vegetarians or gluten free guests to choose from.
Location was central with 2 tube lines a short walk away and car parking was available at additional cost which we used.
We were happy with our accommodation (although wouldn’t agree it was a 4 star) as we paid for the deluxe upgrade and would stay again.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor