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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Luton

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, 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

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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
(65 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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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About the neighborhood

Luton

Heart of Luton.With a stay at this Luton hotel, you'll be steps from Cineworld Luton and a 5-minute walk from Luton Mall. University of Bedfordshire and Grosvenor Casinos are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Stockwood Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Luton
As a guest of Thistle Express London Luton, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a 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.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Thistle Express London Luton to the airport?

Thistle Express London Luton is 3.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Express London Luton?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on Oct 31, 2025 start from $73.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thistle Express London Luton.

How close is Thistle Express London Luton to the beach?

This hotel is 17.3 mi (49-min drive) from The Beach.

Does Thistle Express London Luton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thistle Express London Luton, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor Casinos (9-min walk) and Genting Casino Luton (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Thistle Express London Luton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have a pool?

Thistle Express London Luton does not have a pool.

Does Thistle Express London Luton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thistle Express London Luton to downtown Luton?

Thistle Express London Luton is 0.2 mi away from Luton.

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1230 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

KP Love, san francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

charlene

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Dewi

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Modern Hotel in Old City

This was a beautiful modern hotel. It is located next to a mall entrance that leads down to the central square of the town. The hotel is about two blocks from the train station and it is a nice walk to get there. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ebony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wasnt sire what to expect after readings the reviews on line, but in all it was a pleasant stay, the staff was very helpful and welcoming, the car park isnt very big with limited spaces so id advice you arive a little early so that theres time to find space befor checking in. the room was verry clean, abit warm but they gave us a fan amd a thin blanket and with the window open it was fine, one of the lights did flicker quite abit at the side of the bed, but other than that no complains about the room. The elevator however could do with some maintenance as it was verry rattling and abit un-nerving, as it clattered quite and bit and looked to be stugglung to open and shut its doors. Reception was quite a but speacw with pleanty of seating and tables with a allocated food area for morning breakfast, there was also tablet (screen thing) that you could oder an uber from with was very handy but out of place as it looked very new especially since work needs doing on the lifts. Breakfast was okay, not the best ive had but was okay. Tea and coffee is only avaliable in the lobby as theres no kettle in the room with was a bit strange, having to get up in a morning and go to the lobby for a coffee witch ment having to get dress and look presentable really than been able so relax and wake up properly with my coffee befor gettting ready amd going out. Parking is £10 for 24hours witch isnt cleary stated and is abit confusing when pullinb up with signes saying 4 hours, no other complai
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Would stay there again and recommend to a friend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025