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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Hotel in Luton

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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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
(73 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Luton

Thistle Express London Luton places you next to Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton. The 152 rooms at this 3-star hotel include electric kettles, Smart TVs, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cineworld Luton - 2 min walk - 0.1 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

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
  • ‪Great Northern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punjab Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in Luton
Thistle Express London Luton offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage.
40-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, fans, and safes are also standard.

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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 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For Sat Nav please enter postcode LU1 2PA.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

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 a free cancellation option available at Thistle Express London Luton?

Thistle Express London Luton provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Thistle Express London Luton?

This hotel is located in Luton, just steps from Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton, and within a short walk of Grosvenor Casinos. You'll also find Kenilworth Road Stadium and Chiltern Hills within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Thistle Express London Luton?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 15.00 per day. You'll find a max of 10 spaces per unit.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have a casino on the premises?

No, Thistle Express London Luton doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Thistle Express London Luton?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a smart TV and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Thistle Express London Luton offers an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Thistle Express London Luton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thistle Express London Luton though service animals are welcome.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Thistle Express London Luton?

The closest major airport to Thistle Express London Luton is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 3.2 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is around 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thistle Express London Luton.

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1315 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful. Room well kept. Sausages at beeakfast were soggy, quality can be better. Fried egg option than just scrambled eggs would be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless could be a bit bigger the staff was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes but a bit disappointed with the television as i couldn't mirror m tv Phone to the mirror my phone too the tv
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately I booked through the Hotels.com app and I paid more than the basic thistle express room thinking I was getting a bigger bed. Turns out I had the basic single room. As usual. The staff are brilliant. The bed is comfortable. And the rooms are spotless. It won’t stop me staying again. In fact I’ve already booked for Christmas week.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Staff were very friendly and welcoming as always. Room was good, however the area around the taps was
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was ok ish. Seating was poor. This hotel is very tired and need lot of upgrades. Baths, taps, masticing and much more need replacing, Attention to details on cleaning needs work on! Immigration in and around the hotel makes people feel very unsafe. The smell of weed inside and just outside was very mud apparent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean room breakfast was ok,good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul, Flower Mound

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul, Flower Mound

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great value, and it is in a oerfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beniamin gavril

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrej

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cold in the room heaters hot working , reguliator broken down.Tv dont have remote control.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Faizan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay with very polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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