See all properties

Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Thistle Express London Luton

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Lobby
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
The Mall, Library Road, Luton, England, LU1 2TR
  • Place, Luton Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bedfordshire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenilworth Road Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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
(22 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Express Single Room

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

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 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

Similar properties

Restaurant
Spark by Hilton Luton
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 284 reviews
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Spark by Hilton Luton

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in Luton with a 24-hour front desk
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance.
Thistle Express London Luton offers 152 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Thistle Express London Luton's central location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Luton Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton
As a guest of Thistle Express London Luton, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Luton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift (89 centimetre 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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1237 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sangeeta

Bathroom was alright , little tight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mona

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Affordable The hotel was very clean and perfectly located—close to the airport. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent value for the price. Other guests very noisy all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chisom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay but the only thing was that no ac
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was generally not very clean, paint peeling off of walls in the room, there was some sort of liquid spilled down the wall, several items of rubbish on the floor, elevators disgusting etc. Good if on a budget and only need a bed for a night but any more than that and wouldn’t recommend. Was going to return as in the office again for a week in September but likely won’t be now. Breakfast was quite disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Soyeb

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Satisfactory

Overall stay was satisfactory only downside you have to keep asking for refill at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

charlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel for a reasonably priced short express stay when needed . Nothing fancy but convenient and staff are friendly and helpful. They have parking which is convenient but its quite small . We were lucky to grab a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tefo

Liked: Staff & service
Try to live kettle and cup so that we can make our self a cup of tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Remigiusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent every time.

Excellent staff very welcoming and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quietness. I liked the breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average stay

Just an average room. It was quite comfortable and suited for one night passing by. The bathroom is a bit outdated and the area surrounding is a bit ‘dodgy’ is how I would put it. Breakfast was nice enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zulqifar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible smelly dirty hotel

Awful hotel. Very dirty, very noisy and smells dreadful. I pre booked 3 separate stays and left on the first and tried to cancel future stays based on this and the hotel refused. Extremely disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family

Sort the lift!

The lift certainly needs sorted. It stopped on a floor that once out the lift looked like a building site! Then the lift didnt work for us to get back in. my family and another guest eventually found a service door leading to steps. My 3 young child were terrified. A security guard did find us and showed us some of the way after we had to lift my daughter in her wheelchair down the stairs. In the end a man who worked in the kitchen took us to reception. We had no time to make a complaint as the time we had wasted meant we had less time to get to the airport. Staff said the lift sometimes does that!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest ever hotel room I have stayed in. Spotless. We had trouble finding the entrance doorway, the reception was noisy (noises echoing made it worse). Dining room and food laid out for breakfast and the tables and seating were separated by the reception desks and the route to the door and lifts. Poor design. Such a shame as the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zuwaira

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dewi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025