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Thistle Kensington Gardens

4.0 of 5
104 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3HL, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
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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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Windsor, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I have stayed in many European hotels and this was one of the best. Beds big and comfortable, location was super, staff attentive and so helpful especially the concierge. Any request we had it was met. The room was small but that's how alot of them are. The bathroom and shower were a great size. The breakfast was great. It... More

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Canberra, Australia
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Stayed in this property for 4 nights June 2013. Staff are extremely friendly and very helpful, breakfast staff in particular. Breakfast was excellent with none of the problems reported in other reviews. Rooms are very modern and well appointed but typically UK small. 5 Minutes walk to queensway tube or bus stops right outside on bayswater road. Tours such as... More

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Mahe Island, Seychelles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The hotel is situated close to the Queensway tube and easily accessible to central London and other areas. nice staff and helpful. the concierge is located on the ground floor and reception on the first floor. below the hotel, there is a petrol station and a 24h waitrose which is very helpful for light shopping such as snacks and drinks.

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Baku, Azerbaijan
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This was my first stay in this hotel. I would rather give it three stars as I did not see four star hotel service. The metro/tube station is just 5 minutes walk. If you need anything, you can buy from Little Waitrose downstairs. The bed was comfortable, but the room is quite small. Breakfast was OK, but breakfast staff were... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel and found the location to be great. It's easily walkable to the park, public transportation, and many dining options. The concierge provided great advice on all of our questions. Yes, our room was small by most US standards but London is not the US! It provided a comfortable and quiet night's sleep to... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
10 June 2013

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

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Party of six, all on separate floors, room small but clean, bathroom fine, breakfast was a shambles as they had run out of cooked food and had to wait, but good when there, breakfast staff fairly disinterested. One lift out of order, remaining two erratic and almost impossible to get, lots of people complaining about lifts, not great when your... More

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Brussels
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Location is pretty good for Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park and the Kensington museums with an abundance of public transport optins - Queensway Underground plus lots of buses up to Notting Hill and down into Central London. The hotel itself is not one of the best Thistles....standard rooms are pretty small with tiny bathrooms, the lifts are also small and very slow... More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We stayed here in May this year in a deluxe double room. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, the windows are double glazed so it is relatively quiet for a busy area. The hotel is situated over a petrol station which has a mini supermarket attached which is great for getting little extras that you may want... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
3 June 2013

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

Swindon, United Kingdom
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I recently stayed here as the hotel I usually stay in was unavailable. There are a number of positives to this hotel. It is very close to the Queensway tube, some parts overlook the park, it appears newly refurbished and it is just above a Waitrose. However, I feel this hotel is significantly overpriced for what it offers. The room... More

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GM_KGN, Manager at Thistle Kensington Gardens, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I am pleased that the team delivered their typical friendly service and that the location of the hotel suited you so well. Many 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 over... More

Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 nights in January and were very happy with our choice. The hotel is directly across the road from Kensington Gardens and a close walk to both the Queensway and Bayswater tube stations (in total 3 different lines). Modern and well supplied rooms with free wifi and cable TV (not that we watched... More

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

Thank you for taking the time to review Thistle Kensington Garden. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed stay with us, from the location of the hotel to the team delivering this typically friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the future. Kind regards Marianne & the team. More

 
 
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  • Hyde park(27)
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  • Very friendly(7)
  • Great location(4)
  • Royal Albert Hall(3)
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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 Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#119 Luxury Hotels in London
#146 Business Hotels in London
#187 Family Hotels in London
Price range (per night): S$234 - 404
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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