Thistle Kensington Gardens, London
 

We stayed here for 2 nights, during the 1st week of August.

This hotel was just average. Which was fine, as this was all we were expecting. (Especially for $50USD a night; we booked a package with British Airways) So for the price, there certainly is nothing wrong with the hotel.

Upon check-in, there was a problem. We had booked a double-room, but they had sold out. The night management gave us the option to take a look at a single room they had available, and if it did not meet our standards, they would switch us to one of their other hotels. I sent up the 'Sir' so he would make the decision. We ended up staying in the single room; which was extremly small with a very uncomfortable bed. However, they sent up a bottle of wine (our choice) and then promised an upgrade for the following evening.

We left the following morning, to tour the city and when we returned later in the evening, they had changed our room, with our luggage. We were now on the 7th floor in a suite. The room was not magnificent, but it certainly was nice. I think they promote the 7th floor as their luxury floor, and I guess for the standard of the hotel, it would qualify luxury.

We were not disappointed with our stay here, as mentioned for the price we could not beat it. Do not think we would stay again, however, if there was another cheap deal, we might consider it.

If you are looking for a place to sleep for a night or two that is clean, it a decent location for a not so bad price, Thistle Kensington Gardens is not a bad choice.

Oh yea, forgot to mention -- the hotel is situated on top of a gas station. It is funny how they took the pics for their adverstisement. It did not seem to be a big problem, and late night was kind of convient for a drink & snack before heading up to the room.

Is Thistle Kensington Gardens on Wrights Lane, off of Kensington High Street, sweetie??

Copthorne Tara is on Wright's Lane off of Kensington High Street and Kensington Close Hotel is very near there also. I do not remember seeing Thistle Kensington Gardens in that area, Sugar.

There is another Thistle hotel, the Thistle Kensington Palace, that is on the south side of Hyde Park.

This is the only Thistle Kensington Gardens that I know of in London.
I know that there was another Thistle near by, but had a different name with it.

This Thistle is located on Bayswater Road.