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4.0 of 5
104 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3HL, England
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Thistle Kensington Gardens
Ranked #103 of 1,071 hotels in London
4.5 of 5 stars 194 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Tube station(5)
  • Hyde park(4)
  • Great location(4)
  • Very friendly(4)
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UK
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Friendly, Handy Location, Well Worth Considering.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

Just written a review for a competitor hotel nearby and there is no contest, this is by far the better hotel. Friendly reception desk, nice decor, great rooms it's difficult to find fault with this hotel! Had it not been for the food being average at best it would have earned a full five stars. The fact the hotel is in a great central location makes the decision even easier. If you are looking for a London hotel whether work or pleasure then this one ticks all the boxes. Highly recommended.

Room Tip: Some rooms even come with binoculars (to admire the view) but I think you have to pay an upgrade fee...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.

I look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Kind regards,

Paul Knightley
General Manager
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Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very good hotel for a city trip to Londen!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile
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person found this review helpful

This hotel was excellent, the location was super and the staf was very nice very clientfriendly. Room was great, we had a room on the 6th floor and with a view on Kensington gardens. One of the hop on hop off bus (bleu line of big bus tour) stoped in front of our hotel! I can recommend this hotel to anyone! You Will get an total expirience.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.

I look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Kind regards,

Paul Knightley
General Manager
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Gold Coast
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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I stayed at the Thistle Kensington Gardens for 6 nights in october 2011 , great service , great location ,4 minutes walk to Queensway and Bayswater underground tube , 94 bus into the city only 1 minute walk from the hotel , great breakfast with lots of choice , lots of restaurants down Queensway and a number of lovely English pubs close by , its above the 24 hour Shell station , which was very handy for late night food and drink . i am going back to the Thistle in November 2012 for 6 nights again . Ray Turner Gold Coast Australia

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you have already planned to return!

I look forward to welcoming you back in November.

Kind regards,

Paul Knightley
General Manager
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

It was one night stay and for that the hotel is perfect. We booked executive room so I thought it would be something special but it wasn't. However the room was clean and spacious. As bonuses we got 2 bottles of water and bathrobes. Staff (I've met only one young gentleman at the reception) was VERY nice and helpful =)
I would stay there again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our Executive rooms are considerably larger than the other rooms in the hotel and also benefit from a few added touches such as bottled water and bathrobers.

I hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind regards,

Paul Knightley
General Manager
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Fleet, United Kingdom
1 review
“Perfect stay.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Great views of Hyde park. What seemed like a brand new bedroom, comfortable bed and Great shower. Hop off and on tour bus which stops right outside the door. Helpful concierge for a taxi in the evening. Fantastic service in the bar after the theatre and superb breakfast which we could eat at 11.30 as breakfast runs later on Sunday's apparently... Don't normally write reviews but have stayed in many hotels on business and for a quick weekend retreat with the wife the hotel could not be faulted, perfect.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thistle UK Group, General Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
27 February 2012
Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, particularly the breakfast!

I hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind regards,

Paul Knightley
General Manager
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Address: 104 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3HL, England
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