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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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
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 (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
$70 nightly
The total price is $84
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Express Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

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Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Punjab Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 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.

At a glance

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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 15.00 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 15.00 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 15.00 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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Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean room breakfast was ok,good value
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, good location

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good Wi-Fi. Stayed overnight.
Monique, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and welcoming as always. Room was good, however the area around the taps was
Michaela, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast was good
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unfortunately I booked through the Hotels.com app and I paid more than the basic thistle express room thinking I was getting a bigger bed. Turns out I had the basic single room. As usual. The staff are brilliant. The bed is comfortable. And the rooms are spotless. It won’t stop me staying again. In fact I’ve already booked for Christmas week.
Geoffrey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two night visit to Luton

Centrally located in the town centre and near railway station. Nice clean room, Wi-Fi, comfortable and excellent complimentary breakfast.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

Breakfast was ok ish. Seating was poor. This hotel is very tired and need lot of upgrades. Baths, taps, masticing and much more need replacing, Attention to details on cleaning needs work on! Immigration in and around the hotel makes people feel very unsafe. The smell of weed inside and just outside was very mud apparent!
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good hotel near the train station

Difficult to find the entrance using google maps on foot from the Train Station. Close to all amenities, busy hotel but fit for purpose in a short stay.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As usual, excellent

The usual high standard of customer service I’ve come to expect from this hotel. Staff are friendly and professional. Rooms are spotless. The breakfast of hot and well stocked. The hot drinks machines offer a good range. Always a great stay.
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It was near the shops
Bridget, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Modern Hotel in Old City

This was a beautiful modern hotel. It is located next to a mall entrance that leads down to the central square of the town. The hotel is about two blocks from the train station and it is a nice walk to get there. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Sara, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Satisfactory

Overall stay was satisfactory only downside you have to keep asking for refill at breakfast.
Soyeb, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Water cold
Mona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great

Parking difficult, room not the cleanest, a lot of strange smells, both lifts not working temporarily
Victoria, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

The place was dirty and run down. The breakfast was terrible especially the eggs.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Senapathy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was ok
Ashley, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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

4/10 Fair

For a thistle owned hotel this was shockingly bad

Pros : cheap and only a few mins walk from train station although I would not recommend doing so at night. Cons : Most uncomfortable bed I have slept on in years it felt like a slab of concrete with a sheet over it, only had one very thin pillow went to reception to ask for another was told no, explained I have a back issue and needed the support told no even firmer and rudely Shower pressure on 9th floor was appalling water literally dribbled out. Buffet breakfast looked like a roulette wheel of options to get salmonella.
adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really like this hotel, is less than 10 min walk from Luton Station Interchange. The hotel is next door to Luton Point, where are many restaurants and other places to eat, or shopping. The staff at reception is very welcoming, polite and professional. The room and bathroom were very clean, spotless. The bed was really comfy, I had a very good sleep. The breakfast was very good, there were pancakes, I love pancakes. I will be back to this place, as I like it.
Lia-Maria, 1-night trip