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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Lobby
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
LU1 2TR, England, Luton, The Mall, Bedfordshire
  • Popular LocationLuton Mall5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bedfordshire6 min walk
  • Popular LocationLuton Town Football Club19 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)4 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Express Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Luton

In the city center and near a train station, Thistle Express London Luton is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Some of the area's popular attractions include ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park. Woodside Animal Farm and Hertfordshire County Showground are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 5 min walk
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk
  • Luton Town Football Club - 19 min walk
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 5 min drive
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Luton Station - 4 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • The Great Northern - 4 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min walk
  • The Wheelwright Arms - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in the city center
Thistle Express London Luton provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant for Breakfast

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For Sat Nav please enter postcode LU1 2PA.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 15 per person (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

Is Thistle Express London Luton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Express London Luton?

As of May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on Jun 2, 2024 start from ¥9,621, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thistle Express London Luton?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thistle Express London Luton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 15 per person applies.

Where is Thistle Express London Luton located?

Located in the heart of Luton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Luton Mall, University of Bedfordshire, and Grosvenor Casinos. Stockwood Discovery Centre and Woodside Animal Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km). Luton Station is only a 4-minute walk and Luton Airport Pkwy Station is 22 minutes.

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 1000 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap stop off before the airport. Bit noisy at night. Cattle market for breakfast but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy room. Everything I needed. Bright. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast. Good coffee. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple but comfortable and clean. The free breakfast was better than I expected and the staff were always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabtain

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i had to wait for parking because people who use the shopping center use this car par too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

RAHMANPUR

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean ,near to luton airport, easy tansportion to airport, near shoping center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel and staff were great but found the area around a bit intimidating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgios

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024