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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Luton hotel in city center

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY320
CNY384 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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
(85 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(68 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The price is CNY868
CNY1,042 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Luton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cineworld Luton - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Bedfordshire - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grosvenor Casinos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 76 min drive
  • Luton Station - 5 min walk
  • Leagrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Luton Airport Pkwy Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Northern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

  • Located near a train station, Thistle Express London Luton is a great choice for a stay in Luton. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
    • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Thistle Express London Luton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle Express London Luton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Express London Luton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle Express London Luton?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Express London Luton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Thistle Express London Luton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (9-min walk) and Genting Casino Luton (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Thistle Express London Luton like?

Thistle Express London Luton is in the heart of Luton, a short 5-minute walk from Luton Station and 8 minutes' walk from University of Bedfordshire. Travelers say the area is very central and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great with a variety of choices and fresh offerings. (90 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located for airport access with proximity and a short taxi ride away. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value and location. Quiet rooms and beds were comfortable
Nasser, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff clean rooms and super helpful with directions and extras like the cot we needed for our little one. Close to the train station too
Krista, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast and clean rooms. Decent size for family
Krista, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This is a good budget hotel. Very cheap option. The room itself was big and comfortable.
Rose, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was good excellent breakfast
denis, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room with comfortable bed. Free breakfast was good and location to downtown and mall excellent.
Howard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and good location
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Struggled to find the parking, but ended up in the library car park which was a 2 min walk from the hotel. Great room, great helpful staff and loads of resturant close by. Would 100% use again
Rachel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, courteous staff, great location.
Osamudiame, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, great breakfast, very central and only 10 mins by bus from airport
ADRIAN, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room is good best point is superb breakfast and fresh
ratheesh, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The wifi was very fast, i was surprised it watched 4k no issues, the breakfast was decent, room was okay no issues, few homeless people outside the lobby, they could do with moving them on, and tbf they did, but it took them a while.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location beside Luton Point mall in the heart of Luton. Bed and bed linens good, room clean and functional. Recommend for price point.
Howard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A very pleasant stay with very polite and helpful staff.
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good comfortable hotel
simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, spotless room
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a great value, and it is in a oerfect location.
Keith, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location to train station and airport, goodprice/quality, safe and quiet and good breakfast options
Helen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff were courteous
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff and complimentary breakfast which I couldn’t have as I left early.
Sabah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good clean room breakfast was ok,good value
Michael, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Stayed in a twin room with my daughter for one night, before flying from London Luton. The room was basic, but fine - pretty much as you would expect. Location was fine for the airport - a quick and easy drive out there for an early flight. Main issue is that Luton town centre, where the hotel is located, feels very hostile and unsafe at night. Groups of youths hanging around, shadowy figures lurking in doorways. All pretty unpleasant
Richard, 1-night trip