Lobby
For your Kensington meetings and special events, Thistle Kensington Gardens has meetings and events room hire suitable for all kinds of special events in the Hyde Park and Kensington or Notting Hill areas. Perfect for board meetings, off-site training sessions, product launches and corporate special events, the largest event room at Thistle Kensington Gardens accommodates seating up to 45 theatre style. Each of the event hire rooms at Thistle Kensington Gardens can be configured to fit your meeting needs. Thistle Kensington Gardens is conveniently located near Hyde Park with easy transportation access to Heathrow Express, nearby Paddington, and Paddington and Victoria Stations. Parking for 62 cars is available on site at an additional charge. We have 4 meeting rooms, all air-conditioned and offering plenty of natural light to create a comfortable, productive environment. Our Kensington Gardens special events packages offer a full range of food and drink during your time with us, including an expanded range of healthy options. Arrival drinks, elevenses, buffet lunches and afternoon tea can be served in your meeting room; you may also choose to use our Restaurant and Lounge bar. Please talk to our dedicated Meetings & Events team who are here to help you put together a package to suit your exact requirements, and provide practical assistance from start to finish. Thistle Kensington Gardens - affordable luxury accommodation rates and values and the finest service in meeting hire rooms and special events venues.
Exterior
To find the Hotel near Kensington Palace and near Hyde Park, Thistle Kensington Gardens provides directions below. The Hotel is situated on Bayswater Road near Notting Hill and Notting Hill Gate, right near the Queensway Underground Station. Out-of-town guests arriving at Heathrow Airport can take the Heathrow Express to nearby Paddington Station - the Hotel is only minutes away by cab. For Hotel guests and visitors arriving by car, on-site parking is available. Visiting nearby Royal Albert Hall? Thistle Kensington Gardens is only minutes away and a perfect base for your weekend breaks exploring London's West End.
Rooms
Whether you’re with us for business, a well-earned break or a big occasion, travelling light or with the whole family in tow, we have everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay. You can choose a Standard, Deluxe or Executive room, depending on your needs and budget. Some of our rooms have been recently refurbished with a more contemporary colour palette, complemented by bold, vibrant fabrics, giving them a more informal, spacious and welcoming feel: BT Openzone wireless broadband is also available in your room. And if you need an Accessible or Family room, with have them too.
Restaurant
At Thistle Kensington Gardens you have the option to dine right through the day and on into the night. Modern, relaxed and with lots of natural daylight, our Restaurant has an enticing menu featuring modern British and European dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list. Meanwhile, our Lounge Bar serves a wide range of drinks and snacks in informal surroundings – perfect between meetings, after work or before dinner. And if you’re starting early, or staying up late, our full room service menu means you can always get hold of a drink, snack or light meal, even out of hours.