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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Luton hotel in city centre

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Thistle Express London Luton offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Connect to WiFi, and enjoy top-rated breakfast, central location with multilingual staff always ready to help.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is £63
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
The Mall, Library Road, Luton, England, LU1 2TR

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cineworld Luton - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 76 min drive
  • Luton Station - 5 min walk
  • Leagrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Luton Airport Pkwy Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punjab Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Thistle Express London Luton puts you within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
    • Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 15.00 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Thistle Express London Luton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle Express London Luton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Express London Luton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle Express London Luton?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 15.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (9-min walk) and Genting Casino Luton (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Thistle Express London Luton like?

Thistle Express London Luton is in the heart of Luton, a short 5-minute walk from Luton Station and 8 minutes' walk from University of Bedfordshire. Travellers say that the area is very central and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, decent, or excellent with a good selection of food. (83 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Value
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Shopping malls
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Clean room, courteous staff, great location.
Osamudiame, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room is good best point is superb breakfast and fresh
ratheesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Comfy bed
Esther, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff were courteous
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A lovely room and staff were welcoming and helpful. Sadly not a great night sleep due to consistent banging of doors during the night
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service
George, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very pleasant stay with very polite and helpful staff.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean room breakfast was ok,good value
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was clean, upgraded from single to express double for more space. 4 x Usb plug sockets in room didn't work had to charge phone in reception. Make sure to bring your charger plug with cable. Staff were nice enough and courteous.
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Didnt have breakfast as left the hotel early.
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Was nice but one of the receptionist was not very inviting
George, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable room. Friendly helpful staff. Convenient parking available.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and the upgrade was good value. Enormous room and comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. No noise from outside. Big Tv and the breakfast and hot drink selection never fails to satisfy
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, good location

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good Wi-Fi. Stayed overnight.
Monique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

room was spotless. great service.
khalid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access, five minute walk from train station. Shops, bars and restaurants on door step if needed. Comfortable clean room. Breakfast lovely and fresh. Fantastic price.
Heidi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very impressed by the cleanliness throughout
Patricia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nothing wrong with the hotel once inside but finding the entrance?!?!? No idea it was only accessible from INSIDE a shopping centre - unless you walked up the vehicle ramp - with literally zero signage to assist the layman traveller. Dodgy area with loads of druggies and homeless around, very unsafe
Davie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic but comfortable
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fine.
Kinga, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eas satisfactory on all parts, although air conditioning wasnt on in rooms, other than that, would happily stay thete again.
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for the price, excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really handy for central Luton
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, beds comfy enough, lots of late night shouting outside (not hotels fault). Good breakfast and coofee
ross, 1-night trip