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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, in the vicinity of Windsor Castle

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Reception
Airport shuttle
Located close to Windsor Castle, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 welcomes guests with British cuisine at the Aviator Sports Restaurant and a relaxing café. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and helpful concierge services throughout each stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(283 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Bath Road, Longford, West Drayton, England, UB7 0EQ

What's nearby

  • Pinewood Studios - 8 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Thorpe Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Windsor Castle - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 15 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Twickenham Stadium - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Station A Station - 6 min drive
  • West Drayton Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giraffe - Heathrow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Plane Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BA Galleries Club Lounge North - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

Hotel near Windsor Castle
Located close to Pinewood Studios and Thorpe Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Aviator Sports Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and coworking spaces
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 11 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 266 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 38-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 18 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aviator Sports Bar
  • Aviator Sports Restaurant
  • Lobby Lounge

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,490 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1968
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 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
This property offers an airport shuttle service to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, via the Heathrow Pod.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 18 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Heathrow Thistle
London Thistle Heathrow
Thistle Heathrow
Thistle Heathrow London
Thistle London
Thistle London Heathrow
Thistle London Hotel
Thistle London Hotel Heathrow
Thistle London Heathrow Hotel West Drayton, Greater London
Thistle London Heathrow West Drayton
Thistle London Heathrow T5 Hotel West Drayton
Thistle London Heathrow T5 Hotel
Thistle London Heathrow T5 West Drayton
Thistle London Heathrow T5
Thistle London Heathrow T5
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 West Drayton
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel West Drayton

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Self parking is available for GBP 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 located?

Located in Heathrow Villages, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Windsor Castle, Twickenham Stadium, and Pinewood Studios. Thorpe Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are also within 9 mi (15 km). Station A Station is 23 minutes by foot and Station B Station is 25 minutes.

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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1058 out of 2718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 963 out of 2718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 424 out of 2718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 2718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 2718 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for travel customers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, reasonably priced hotel, perfect for an overnight stay before a morning flight from terminal 5. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Functional hotel with great Aviator bar to watch the planes. Very close to the Long Stay car parks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, beds comfy and the view from the bar was fantastic watching the planes land.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has all the needed amenities, and is located very close to the airport and other forms of transportation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy rooms. Breakfast and restaurant food was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheng Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for overnight stay around Heathrow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shimar

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast buffet was awesomf
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, reasonable price, accessable to T5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel overlooked Heathrow runway. Nice friendly staff. Food lovely and sat watching the planes with a beer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay before next morning flight Pod to & from hotel excellent Good pub 5 minute walk away Hotel bar good food & sky sports
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was fantastic courteous polite smiling friendly welcome excellent customer services
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We needed a hotel close to the airport. It was just what we needed for a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shower and comfortable bed - great location close to airport parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable easy access to terminal 5. The hotel is tired but the location, staff and rooms are still ok for an airport hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here twice now and both times have been a great experience. Convenient access to Heathrow with easy transport to terminal 5 with the Pod. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Love the aviator restaurant and bar, great food and a cool view of the runways.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for stay before flight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very convenient place to stay when passing through Heathrow. Love the Pods, they make getting to airport easy and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The POD parking tranport to and from Terminal 5 was super easy and free!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Close to the sirport snd great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a bit noisy (not referring to planes - we all knew that was a given before staying here), but conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travel pod to terminal excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Very convenient for terminal 5, and good value for airport stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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