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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 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby
Lobby
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

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$73 nightly
The total price is $88
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Express Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior

ibis London Luton Airport

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
$69 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
ibis London Luton Airport
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George II - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 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 travelers 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

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited (max 10 spaces per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 10.00 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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 to 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 spots 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 onsite 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. Travelers say 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

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Room and bed clean and comfortable
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Perfect for proximity to the airport
Adrienne, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very convenient for a quick stop
Shuier, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Helpful staff helped us get to our early morning flight and even with a some snacks since we couldn't make it to their breakfast.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Simon, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

It was near the shops
Bridget, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great experience. Would stay there again and recommend to a friend
Victor, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Great Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Affordable The hotel was very clean and perfectly located—close to the airport. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent value for the price. Other guests very noisy all night.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked the quietness. I liked the breakfast food.
Laurie, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Bathroom was alright , little tight
Sangeeta, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A functional hotel at a good price and helpful staff.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice hotel for a reasonably priced short express stay when needed . Nothing fancy but convenient and staff are friendly and helpful. They have parking which is convenient but its quite small . We were lucky to grab a spot.
charlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I love it
Abdullah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, central location.
Joanne, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Water cold
Mona, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Breakfast wasn't so great
Bridget, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Try to live kettle and cup so that we can make our self a cup of tea.
Tefo, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The rooms were dirty, bathtub black, sheets were somehow oily and scratchy at the same time with the paper thin pillow. The breakfast was the worst I’ve ever had and I’m in the military I’m used to dog food. It appeared to be bread shaped into egg and sausage shaped food. The morning staff would ignore you for the simplest of questions. The only good thing about the hotel was the night staff who greeted us were friendly.
elizabeth, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Staff were helpful
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hreat value for money. Perfect stay
michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Overnight stop in Luton

Just needed a room for the night as visiting friends. Near the train station so ideal
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Good location and value for money.
1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Absolutely one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in !
Florentina, 1-night trip