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Thistle Express London Luton

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Luton

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 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, Cineworld Luton
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bedfordshire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪6 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
(82 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 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
(66 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
(14 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 0.1 miles
  • Cineworld Luton - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Northern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Punjab Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 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 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 9.95 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
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

  • 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 9.95 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on May 3, 2026 start from $64, including 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 9.95 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. 564 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1361 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tincuta(Tina)

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and I would choose it every time, clean, safe, central and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mrs chana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The first room they gave me so run down .the walls were a mess the airconditioning unit was all smashed was freezing cold .i requested to be moved straight away .the second room was better but the plug socket next to my bed fell out in my hanf
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely room and staff were welcoming and helpful. Sadly not a great night sleep due to consistent banging of doors during the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt have breakfast as left the hotel early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great breakfast, very central and only 10 mins by bus from airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nkeiru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little bit cold, but other than that, 9.5/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kwesi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

edita

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff specialy cleaners is one of the weirdest people I came across. Constantly gibing people strange looks, makes you feel VERY UNCOMFORTABLE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Abid, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ac was broken and the walls are thin, I could hear other peoples conversations.. Nice staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Podebrady

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Power/Price ratio! Thank you BR Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Podebrady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel made my winter Holiday so close to London in a cozy & friendly atmosphere. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was nice but one of the receptionist was not very inviting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

princess

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great value, convenient location, and wonderful kind staff. They provided service above and beyond, and we ended up rebooking here right after for our return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dushyant

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ratheesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is good best point is superb breakfast and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Aran, Leicester

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and the upgrade was good value. Enormous room and comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. No noise from outside. Big Tv and the breakfast and hot drink selection never fails to satisfy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Asier

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny room, heating was either all or nothing, guidance to emtrance is poor and a lot of drug users outsite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025