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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Hotel in the heart of Luton

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Thistle Express London Luton offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Connect to WiFi, and enjoy top-rated breakfast, central location with multilingual staff always ready to help.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Express Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Exterior

ibis London Luton Airport

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,005 reviews
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
ibis London Luton Airport
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About the area

Map
The Mall, Library Road, Luton, England, LU1 2TR

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Bedfordshire - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Luton Town Football Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 76 min drive
  • Luton Station - 5 min walk
  • Leagrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Luton Airport Pkwy Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

At Thistle Express London Luton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For Sat Nav please enter postcode LU1 2PA.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 10 spaces per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Thistle Express Luton Hotel
Thistle Express Hotel
Thistle Express
Thistle Express London Luton Hotel
Thistle Express London Luton Luton
Thistle Express London Luton Hotel Luton

Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle Express London Luton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle Express London Luton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Express London Luton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle Express London Luton?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (9-min walk) and Genting Casino Luton (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Thistle Express London Luton like?

Thistle Express London Luton is in the heart of Luton, a short 5-minute walk from Luton Station and 8 minutes' walk from University of Bedfordshire. Travellers say that the area is very central and good for shopping.

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Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Lobby
Bed
Value
Shopping malls
Bathroom
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Always great service and a great stay.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Use this hotel every time we have an early flight from luton, loverly hotel and friendly and helpful staff
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and value for money.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing
Watisoni, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Airport stop over

Ideal for one night stop over before flight, only 20 minutes to Airport.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luton

Always good service and good value. convenient too!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel for Luton

Perfect location for a night in Luton. Hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family trip

It was so lovely nothing to fault about the hotel and it comes with breakfast. I got to checkin early. My family loved everything about the hotel
Ramat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, special thanks to Aly for his lovely hospitality.
Abdelaziz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stuff are amazing.. super friendly and helpful shout out to Ali I arrived after midnight and he was very nice along with the lady next morning. I won't say its the best hotel but it definitely one of the best ones I stayed at with this price. The rooms are generally good condition might need some maintenance here and there. In general they are clean and tidy. The lactating is good if you traveling from/to Luton bus (A) is just 5 minutes walk if not less for 3 pounds. Along with other options depending on your preference.
Tamara, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One night only

Unfortunately the short stay we had at the hotel, for an early flight, was spoilt by other customers talking outside their rooms throughout the night amd the early morning. We also had McDonals and KFC food theown on the floor outside our door when we departed, with wrappers everywhere. Staff were friendly, rooms what you expect for the price, but the clientele Unfortunately spoilt any chance of sleep.
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Fadhil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay here!
Sami, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Ideal if you want the town , unfortunately whilst we stayed the stench of drugs within and outside hotel was not pleasant. Not sure if it was used just as a hotel.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room

Was nice workers are friendly few problems with room but part from that was a good time
Jordan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Generally it was ok, just the next room there was a very noisy family.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad

Could be better if they improved the breakfast
Micheal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent, breakfast was ok. Beds very comfy, location good especially if you're a shopper.
KAREN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good room close to trains

Room was warm and comparable, last time we stayed we complained as it was freezing, but gave it another chance. Slept well, breakfast was very good. The only thing I found is that the staff couldn’t be bothered, tried to avoid any kind of eye contact, never said hello, please or thank you-very strange.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfect location for Luton train station and airport, modern room, similar to a Holiday Inn, free coffee & tea 24/7, good breakfast, super-friendly both British and Romanian staff
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adequate stay

Rooms were fine, clean and comfortable. However no service on our second day. We only had breakfast on our first morning but found it disappointing with bacon overcooked and several items cold as had been standing too long. Obviously heaters not quite up to the job. Overall a decent stay for the cost
Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value with good breakfast included

Excellent value with good breakfast included. Convenient for the station making it an ideal base for our visit to London.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room is nice and the stay was good. But the property doesn't have parking. We must do paid parking externally. Breakfast was really good. They offer tea and coffee at all time.
Maneesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay, close to shop and airport. Nice breadfast. The only problem is a little bit difficult to find the door of the hotel.
KUNLIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and welcoming staff, free tea and coffee, clean room and bathroom, everything was perfect.
Raymond, 1-night trip