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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
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
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.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is CA $98
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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

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

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Express Single Room

Express Single Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Superior Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Shared kitchen

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  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 9 reviews
The price is CA $75
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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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

  • 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

  • ‪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 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)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • 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

  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • 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 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

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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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

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Marta, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Daki, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always great service and a great stay.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Tamara, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I won’t stay here again unfortunately.
I stay away from home quite a lot, this has to be one of the worst experiences I have had for a very long time. The room: - The toilet is so close to the wall that you have to sit at an angle. - the secondary glazing to the window is only half provided and that only half closes so you can hear all the external noise. - the worst part! At around 3am I heard a rat (sounded much larger than a mouse) trying to eat its way through the pipe work boxing below the window. I had to tap on it every time it came - I am shattered now! Breakfast - the selection is very limited. - the tables were not cleaned properly. - there can be a bit of wait in the serving area due to the restricted size.
S, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Poor facilities
We arrived at 0245 from Luton airport, a family of 3. There are no drinks facilities in the room at all. Not even a glass to use for water. We had previously emailed advising on our late arrival, this wasn't a problem as the desk is manned 24hrs. Breakfast was included, but we missed it due to our late arrival. (And obviously sleeping) Check out is 11am, there is a coffee machine available in the lobby, so once up and showered I ventured down to fetch myself and my wife a much needed coffee. This was at 1030. Only to find the coffee machine being cleaned. I was advised that it would take 20 minutes to complete the clean. So we went without a drink. I've no idea why they just wouldn't wait until check out time at 11 to do the coffee machine? There was a water dispenser in the lobby, but that was empty too, presumably emptied and closed after breakfast (0630-0900) Lastly, we were just leaving our room (to check out) at 1050 and there was a knock on the door by housekeeping. Again, just wait the 10 mins till check out time. The hotel served our purpose of a bed after a late night flight. But i wouldn't use them again. Every brit is gasping for a cuppa in the morning, especially if you've been abroad (and suffered non English tea for a couple of weeks) an easily rectified problem that shouldn't need resolving.
Timothy, 1-night family trip
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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 with friends
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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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing
Watisoni, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kristian, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Christophe, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luton
Always good service and good value. convenient too!
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lewis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and value for money.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Miroslav, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Airport stop over
Ideal for one night stop over before flight, only 20 minutes to Airport.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Agnieszka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Agnieszka, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Generally it was ok, just the next room there was a very noisy family.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Abbeybash, 2-night trip
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