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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Hotel in Luton with a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Lobby
Thistle Express London Luton offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Connect to WiFi, and enjoy top-rated breakfast, central location with multilingual staff always ready to help.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Express Single Room

Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
The Mall, Library Road, Luton, England, LU1 2TR

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) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Theenmesha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in the city center
Thistle Express London Luton provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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 10 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

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
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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Express London Luton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Sept 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $113.31, 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.

How much is parking at Thistle Express London Luton?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thistle Express London Luton located?

Located in the heart of Luton, this hotel is steps from Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton. University of Bedfordshire and Grosvenor Casinos are also within 10 minutes. Luton Station is 5 minutes by foot and Luton Airport Pkwy Station is 26 minutes.

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Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1204 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

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price, excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Amenities
We stay here when travelling to see The Hatters play. Very clean, great staff. Comfortable rooms and decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are oky. Its always best choice for a night stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy outside but convenient to the Luton Bus station for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for proximity to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shuier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a quick stop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff helped us get to our early morning flight and even with a some snacks since we couldn't make it to their breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness
It was near the shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Affordable The hotel was very clean and perfectly located—close to the airport. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent value for the price. Other guests very noisy all night.
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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A functional hotel at a good price and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sangeeta

Bathroom was alright , little tight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

charlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment. Draw your own conclusion
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Georgios

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

2/10 Terrible

Mona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Breakfast wasn't so great
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