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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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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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

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

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
(65 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Express Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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.
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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

  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 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 luggage storage
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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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 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 6.50 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
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 6.50 per person
  • 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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Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for what we needed for a few hours overnight before an early morning flight. Clean, tidy and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price, excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was rubish under the bed otherwise was perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Amenities
We stay here when travelling to see The Hatters play. Very clean, great staff. Comfortable rooms and decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights after arriving to Luton airport and waiting to go to Heathrow for my next flight. Staff is really attentive and the breakfast and all day coffee availability is great. The mall next door made the wait pass faster. Would stay again if I arrive to Luton airport and need a few nights before I continue with my travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well placed for Luton station. Very limited number of restaurants close by - but room itself v comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Shubnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely,warm atmosphere with smart interior. Management very efficient. Front desk unfriendly and no customer relations etiquette.However,I enjoyed my stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
V good no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for proximity to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are oky. Its always best choice for a night stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy outside but convenient to the Luton Bus station for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok for
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shuier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a quick stop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff helped us get to our early morning flight and even with a some snacks since we couldn't make it to their breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Drugs using under hotel ramp were some people sleep ruff. At rear of the hotel in small square down and outs and Alcoholics drinking . My wife found it unsafe, we were told when out near the hotel we get are faces kicked in by drunk person. The area looks run down in places and if safe why have security guard on site at the hotel. I only used the Thristle Hotel because i used their Heathrow hotel twice before.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Would stay there again and recommend to a friend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ma Edelrose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant location just 5 minutes to Luton airport
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A functional hotel at a good price and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

moses

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like the fact that it is right at the shopping mall.everything is right there…what i didnt like was the customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay at the Thistle Express Luton, Central located close to all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness
It was near the shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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