The Thistle Lancaster Gate is housed in a grand, grade II listed Georgian property set in private gardens and directly overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Earthy brown and beige tones combine with wooden furnishing in the 390 traditional style guestrooms; all feature modern amenities such as high speed Internet and premium cable TV with pay movies. The bathrooms also include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can start the day with breakfast in the restaurant or caf? lounge area, before planning a day of sightseeing with help from the hotel's concierge. Visitors on business will find a range of facilities to suit their needs, including meeting rooms with high speed Internet access and a business center. Residents also have access to the hotel's fitness center, while the less energetic can relax with a drink and a complimentary newspaper in the bar. Those keen to discover what the city has to offer will find ample attractions within a couple miles of the hotel, including the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery and the world famous Harrods department store. Right opposite the hotel, the green expanses of Hyde Park offer a chance to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a peaceful evening stroll. The nearest underground stations are Queensway and Lancaster Gate. For travelers arriving by air Heathrow Airport is about 15 miles away; the Heathrow Express train service runs to London Paddington Station, which is a short taxi ride from the hotel.