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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Hotel in Luton with a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Express Single Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 miles
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

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

Hotel in the city center
Thistle Express London Luton provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage 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
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 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
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 at Thistle Express London Luton?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 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.

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Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1121 reviews

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

10/10

Friendly staff, central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Hreat value for money. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Very noisy, and parking is limited. But staff are warm and welcoming, hotel is clean and breakfast buffet was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great staff makes up for the area as there are lots of unsavourary characters.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good hotel friendly relaxed good social area breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

My room was very tiny with a single bed, but since it was just for me, it was fine and can’t beat it for the price. It also included a buffet breakfast in the morning and is about a 5 minute walk to the train station where you can catch a train or a bus to the airport in Luton.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were very helpful and pleasant and breakfast was great would definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Staff were very nice and friendly. Sometimes a bit noise outside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

No complaints all good 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Perfect location for a night in Luton. Hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel, special thanks to Aly for his lovely hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The entrance to the hotel was a little confusing,and the area around the hotel is a bit dirty. Other than that, it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a great stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Ideal for one night stop over before flight, only 20 minutes to Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The room was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location is unbeatable—right next to the mall. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel is located close to Interchange Luton Station, less than 10 minutes walk. When I arrived at reception was Sunny, he was welcoming, very polite and professional. The room was very clean and spotless, looks like everything is well maintained. The breakfast was good as well, there are various options, obviously you can have a good English breakfast if you like. There is free coffe, tea in the Reception area. They have a coffe machine where you have various options for espresso, cappuccino, late, macchiato, hot chocolate, this is free for hotel customers. The hotel is next door to a shopping centre, where you have various restaurants, cafes, etc. I honestly I love the place and I am going to be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10

The hotel was as you would expect a 3 star hotel to be in Luton. The room was dated and damaged in places (the bathroom door had a punch mark on it and there was dried blood on the sheets). Staff were friendly and accomodating. Children were observed to be touching all pieces of bread during the morning breakfast which was offputting. Wouldnt stay here again but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was so lovely nothing to fault about the hotel and it comes with breakfast. I got to checkin early. My family loved everything about the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

No bells and whistles. Value for the price. Breakfast options were sufficient but the area could have been kept cleaner as there was food messed everywhere. Hotel is dated, but clean. Mall next door if you need anything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Used as an overnight stay before flying out of Luton. Room small but comfortable, cheap stay but excellent value for money. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025