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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Express Single Room

Express Single Room

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Luton

With a stay at Thistle Express London Luton, you'll be centrally located in Luton, within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Luton Mall. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cineworld Luton.

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Luton Station - 5 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The White House (Wetherspoon)
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in Luton with a 24-hour front desk
Thistle Express London Luton offers 152 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 152 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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

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

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

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1189 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

10/10 Excellent

Arvydas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints all good 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Fahima

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was as you would expect a 3 star hotel to be in Luton. The room was dated and damaged in places (the bathroom door had a punch mark on it and there was dried blood on the sheets). Staff were friendly and accomodating. Children were observed to be touching all pieces of bread during the morning breakfast which was offputting. Wouldnt stay here again but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunial

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

8/10 Good

Chuk

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

It's a good shout...

A little awkward to find but the hotel stay was satisfactory and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barak

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel close to the railway station

The hotel is a few minutes walk from the railway station, check in was fast and the receptionists were friendly. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable but the window wasn't soundproof and sometimes I could hear the people shouting outside in the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ceren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For two agonizing nights in room 615, I endured a horrific infestation of hundreds of bed bugs and other insects, leaving me with relentless itching and wounds on my skin that persist seven days later. This unbearable experience is a warning for anyone considering a reservation there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

UNSAFE LIFTS

This is a 10 story hotel with lifts not working. The one lift in action is not working properly, it does not come to the floor when called for some time and it drops off on a different floor to the one selected. I informed staff last night, nothing done, I informed staff this morning who did not take this seriously. THIS IS UNSAFE.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very tiny with a single bed, but since it was just for me, it was fine and can’t beat it for the price. It also included a buffet breakfast in the morning and is about a 5 minute walk to the train station where you can catch a train or a bus to the airport in Luton.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hreat value for money. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel is ok, they have tried to modernise an old building, the housekeepers could pay a bit more attention( skirting boards and door surfaces etc. ) the reception staff were lovely and good at their job. The buffet breakfast could have room for improvement i.e canned mushrooms, luke warm dried out scrambled eggs but for a free breakfast i cant complain. The free coffee machine in the lounge is a good idea, however i still think there ahould be these facilities in the rooms as some people would like to relax in their room without going down 9 floors to get one. All in all it was ok, i would stay again but there's a lot better out there for a similar price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stuff are amazing.. super friendly and helpful shout out to Ali I arrived after midnight and he was very nice along with the lady next morning. I won't say its the best hotel but it definitely one of the best ones I stayed at with this price. The rooms are generally good condition might need some maintenance here and there. In general they are clean and tidy. The lactating is good if you traveling from/to Luton bus (A) is just 5 minutes walk if not less for 3 pounds. Along with other options depending on your preference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalilullah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and friendly. Sometimes a bit noise outside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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