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Thistle Express London Luton

Luton hotel in city center

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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.
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
CA $94
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Express Single Room
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Express Single Room

Express Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room, Multiple Beds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Cineworld Luton - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

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

Located near a train station, Thistle Express London Luton is a great choice for a stay in Luton. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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

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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