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Thistle Kensington Gardens

4.0 of 5
104 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3HL, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Newcastle, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I thought the cab driver had dropped me off at a service station! There is a service station in front of the hotel which did actually come in handy to buy bottled water and snacks. The hotel is on the corner of Bayswater Road and Porchester Terrace. Bayswater is a very busy road with lots of traffic. When you enter... More

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Plymouth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The staff were professional, helpful and friendly... Our room was 415, it was clean, well maintained and we faced Hyde Park. It was a standard double, and also had air con or a choice of opening the window. It was a king size bed that could be split into two if we wanted. It was comfortable and clean. The bathroom... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased to hear of your satisfaction with the hotel, not only the team but also the room and breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel next time you visit London. Kind regards Marianne & the team. More

England
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41 reviews 41 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We were in London to celebrate my wife's birthday and asked for a room overloking the park. The very helpful ladies on Reception gaved us an upgrade room on the 8th floor with a great view - all the way from Canary Wharf, past The Shard, The London Eye, Ally Pally, Battersea Power Station and The Albert Hall to (through... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the hotel and that the team delivered their typical friendly service. Thank you for mentioning Anna by name, we have already congratulated her on this special recognition! We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel next... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

It was our first trip to London, stayed in this hotel for one night. I really liked the room with huge panoramic window to Kensington Gardens and king size bed! Was not so pleased with restaurant. We were expected something different, food very standard, dessert was too small, tiny! Design is too standard. But in overall we enjoyed our staying.... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased that the team delivered their typical friendly service and that your room was to your satisfaction. Sorry you felt that the restaurant did not live up to your expectations; we launched our new menu on Tuesday, maybe this would be better suited to your taste? We... More

Dubai
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Stayed here for 1 night and found the experience to be a delight from start to finish. Check in was a real pleasure with the check in staff being very friendly and highly professional. The rooms I think have been re-modelled fairly recently and this has been done to a very high standard. We were given a wonderful room that... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and were so impressed with our breakfast offering. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel next time you are in London. Kind regards Marianne & the team. More

Adamsville, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My daughter and I (40 and 68) spent 8 days at this hotel and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The room was very comfortable (we had a standard double) and clean. It is comparable in size to other European rooms. I would certainly recommend this hotel. The staff was very friendly and professional. We did... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the future. Kind regards Marianne & the team. More

Adelaide, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Our experience with this hotel was not positive and we would not choose to stay here again. We stayed 8 nights in April 2013 Pros • Check in was quick • Great location. Very close to the Queensway and Bayswater tube stations • Lots of shops, ATMS, restaurants and pubs in walking distance • Directly across from Kensington Gardens, so... More

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Newark, Notts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We recently stayed overnight here as part of a London visit deal. The hotel was smaller than others we have stayed in but it was very well appointed and we had a lovely refurbished modern room. We found the staff to be friendly and very helpful. The bar was not overpriced and the breakfast was comprehensive and of a good... More

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GMTower, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden, I am pleased that overall your experience of the hotel was positive and that the team delivered their typically helpful service levels. Some of ours guests do choose an upgraded executive room to enjoy the additional comfort of a larger room boasting a king sized bed and beautiful views... More

Fresno, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Normally I stay at a different hotel but they were booked so I had to go looking. Finding the Thistle Kensington Gardens looked ok but I was a little apprehensive. I was pleasantly surprised by the service, amenities, breakfast and the cleanliness of the rooms. I am a tall man and in London I have had to deal with small... More

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GMTower, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased to hear of your discovery and subsequent satisfaction with the hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel next time you visit London. Kind regards Marianne & the team. More

Thurso, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Travelled down for a work trip. Hotel is nice and central for Oxford Street, 15 minute walk, hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Receptionist was very polite and dealt with check in efficiently. Room and bathroom small but perfectly formed. One of the best showers I have had in any hotel although no bath. Breakfast was buffet style with all the... More

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GMTower, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased that you found the hotel location convenient and that we were able to offer you a light breakfast even though you were leaving so early on your morning of departure. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the future. Kind regards Marianne... More

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What travelers say

  • Hyde park(27)
  • Tube station(16)
  • Very friendly(7)
  • Great location(4)
  • Royal Albert Hall(3)
  • Bayswater road(3)

Additional Information about Thistle Kensington Gardens

Address: 104 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3HL, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#109 Luxury Hotels in London
#127 Business Hotels in London
#177 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Newly refurbished modern hotel located on Bayswater Road with the tranquility of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens opposite, and within walking distance to Paddington, Oxford Street, Kensington, Notting Hill and Edgware Road, the hotel is ideally placed for business or leisure. Good transport links ensure that the city and theatres are also within very easy reach. All Deluxe and Executive bedrooms are located at the front of the hotel and have amazing views over Kensington Gardens and are available at a supplement. ... more   less 
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