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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property

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Comfortable room with two single beds, a desk, and a large window.
Bathroom features a sink, shower, and mirror.
Enjoy a communal dining experience at this stylish space with a long table and pendant lighting.
Located in London, this hotel offers a sleek entrance with a glass door and a green sign.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring two desks, a central counter with a flat-screen TV, and a green accent wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Express Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Express Single Room

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Single Room

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

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Guests can enjoy a covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass table.

ibis London Luton Airport

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1019)
The price is €118
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
ibis London Luton Airport

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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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.

Languages

English

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 10 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 10.00 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

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1152 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delilah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

shanar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daki

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great service and a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

S

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I won’t stay here again unfortunately.

I stay away from home quite a lot, this has to be one of the worst experiences I have had for a very long time. The room: - The toilet is so close to the wall that you have to sit at an angle. - the secondary glazing to the window is only half provided and that only half closes so you can hear all the external noise. - the worst part! At around 3am I heard a rat (sounded much larger than a mouse) trying to eat its way through the pipe work boxing below the window. I had to tap on it every time it came - I am shattered now! Breakfast - the selection is very limited. - the tables were not cleaned properly. - there can be a bit of wait in the serving area due to the restricted size.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Puja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with family

Poor facilities

We arrived at 0245 from Luton airport, a family of 3. There are no drinks facilities in the room at all. Not even a glass to use for water. We had previously emailed advising on our late arrival, this wasn't a problem as the desk is manned 24hrs. Breakfast was included, but we missed it due to our late arrival. (And obviously sleeping) Check out is 11am, there is a coffee machine available in the lobby, so once up and showered I ventured down to fetch myself and my wife a much needed coffee. This was at 1030. Only to find the coffee machine being cleaned. I was advised that it would take 20 minutes to complete the clean. So we went without a drink. I've no idea why they just wouldn't wait until check out time at 11 to do the coffee machine? There was a water dispenser in the lobby, but that was empty too, presumably emptied and closed after breakfast (0630-0900) Lastly, we were just leaving our room (to check out) at 1050 and there was a knock on the door by housekeeping. Again, just wait the 10 mins till check out time. The hotel served our purpose of a bed after a late night flight. But i wouldn't use them again. Every brit is gasping for a cuppa in the morning, especially if you've been abroad (and suffered non English tea for a couple of weeks) an easily rectified problem that shouldn't need resolving.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

One night only

Unfortunately the short stay we had at the hotel, for an early flight, was spoilt by other customers talking outside their rooms throughout the night amd the early morning. We also had McDonals and KFC food theown on the floor outside our door when we departed, with wrappers everywhere. Staff were friendly, rooms what you expect for the price, but the clientele Unfortunately spoilt any chance of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadhil

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Lovely Hotel

Use this hotel every time we have an early flight from luton, loverly hotel and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

hossam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Watisoni

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christophe

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Luton

Always good service and good value. convenient too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadhil

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025