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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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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

Room options

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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
(92 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(323 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Espresso maker
  • 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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Thorney Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Windsor Castle - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 14 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Twickenham Stadium - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Hampton Court Palace - 25 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Plane Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬7 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and 11 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

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. 1149 out of 2952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1032 out of 2952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 475 out of 2952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 2952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 2952 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

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Non

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , good breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were great! Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fotios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to terminal 5, easy transport to and from airport on the POD
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized clean room Staff helpful and polite. Pleasant meal in large bar/ dining Pod very useful getting to terminal early
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel near airport plus a nice breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff members were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel is ideally located on a short bus route to Heathrow terminal 5.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good best value hotel for T5
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, staff are very accommodating, and it’s near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel but ideal for a stop before early flight .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely worth the stay if you want basic amenities before a flight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. The women we if staff who checked me in was very polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly and helpful.The amenities were excellent. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly Convenient for T5 using pods Dated but quiet clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for money , great food , helpful staff and all at reasonable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful from checkin to check out. The room was comfortable and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience of pod transport to and from terminal 5 was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While not the most elegant hotel, this is a great location for access to T5. Friendly staff, clean rooms, ample parking and a convenient TFL bus stop just steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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