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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before exploring nearby attractions with guidance from the hotel's knowledgeable staff

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Thistle Express London Luton welcomes guests from its convenient city center location. The property offers reliable WiFi connectivity and serves a well-regarded breakfast daily. The multilingual staff stands ready to assist with local recommendations and travel needs.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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
(85 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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 love the hotel's central location. Visit our Luton travel guide
Map
The Mall, Library Road, Luton, England, LU1 2TR

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cineworld Luton
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Bedfordshire
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grosvenor Casinos
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Luton Station
    5 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Great Northern
    4 min walk
  • The White House (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Nando's
    2 min walk
  • Punjab Restaurant & Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in the city center
Thistle Express London Luton provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, 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. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 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.

Where is Thistle Express London Luton located?

Located in the heart of Luton, this hotel is steps from Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton. University of Bedfordshire and Grosvenor Casinos are also within 10 minutes. Luton Station is 5 minutes by foot and Luton Airport Pkwy Station is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1354 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel. Near train station and attached to the main shopping complex in Luton. All you need in room. Great buffet breakfast to boot. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joon kul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is kind and clean,will stay later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel has a great location and overall offers a pleasant stay. However, the non-refundable cancellation policy is quite restrictive. Additionally, while some staff members are warm and friendly, others could be more welcoming and approachable, as their lack of hospitality and warmth was noticeable at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Especially the staff. Great price. Walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in an upper level depending upon the street, it took me a little while find the main entrance using my GPS as it took me at the lower level where a public parking lot. Parking is not included but have a fair price. Check area if you arrive late night as it is a bit rough around. Beyond that the quality of hotel is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fifi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel just a shame that the locals are idiots
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Osamudiame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great breakfast, very central and only 10 mins by bus from airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
£15 charge for parking!! No tea/coffee facilities in room Coffee machine in lobby was poor (and am being kind)!! On a better note. Room was clean, shower was good. Wifi worked albeit slowly!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ratheesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is good best point is superb breakfast and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

FRIDAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and very understanding. However, some rooms need to be fixed. The noise during the day is painful. The breakfast is also a bit expensive, especially for someone who doesn't eat much during breakfast. Overall, it was a nice time (7/10)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

FRIDAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff ready to solve any issues one has with the room. However, there were occasions where the room toilet was bad. Though I had a change of room, it was still not the best, including the noise during the day. The breakfast is good but a bit on the high side, especially if one doesn’t eat much for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

khadim

The breakfast has always been provided as inclusive during the stay and i have been a regular for many years at this hotel. However it is dissapointing that this is no longer provided. It was never anything special but a pleasant and welcome reason to stay here. The staff are excellent and a re think is necessary
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great value, convenient location, and wonderful kind staff. They provided service above and beyond, and we ended up rebooking here right after for our return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and complimentary breakfast which I couldn’t have as I left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay with very polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to train station and airport, goodprice/quality, safe and quiet and good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great value, and it is in a oerfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff clean little difficult to find
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location, pleasant room. Nice to have the breakfast included. Reasonably priced. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025