Set in an imposing Regency townhouse, with an ornate glass portico, the Thistle Hotel Kensington Park sits just off the busy shopping street of Kensington High Street and 100 meters from Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace.

Most of the rooms have been recently refurbished to a good standard, the rooms range from small to fair in size, but enjoy modern facilities such as satillite television and trouser press. The 353 guestrooms have a decor of warm pastel tones and dark wood furnishings.

• Air Conditioned
• Hair Dryer
• Satellite TV
• Television

Monique's Brasserie will set guests up for the day with a hearty full English or continental breakfast and come the evening a varied a la carte menu offers classic European dishes. The hotel's Eaglescarnie Bar provides a calming retreat from the bustling streets where guests can unwind with a stiff drink and a snack before dinner There is mouth-watering shopping to be had half a mile or so away in Knightsbridge, home to Harrods, Harvey Nichols and a host of upscale boutiques. Heathrow airport is about 20 miles from the the hotel; the best way to get from the airport to Kensington is via the underground's Piccadilly Line to South Kensington or via the Heathrow Express train to Paddington.

Restaurant: The restaurant is situated on the ground floor and is comfortable and spacious.

Lobby: The lobby is large and very well spread out. The lobby has few seats, but connects to one of the lounge areas which offers comfortable seating in a relaxed atmosphere. It has a bright marble floor with a well lit central area which has an attractive plant arrangement.

• Baby Sitting
• Car Rental
• Coach Drop Off
• Direct Dial Phone
• Disabled Facilities
• Hair Dryer
• Laundry
• No Smoking Rooms
• Radio
• Room Service
• Room Service 24H
• Satellite TV
• Television
• Trouser Press