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Thistle Express London Luton

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A modern reception area with a green accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine.
A modern interior with seating and tables, a patterned wall, and hanging lights.
The entrance to a Thistle Express building with a clear glass facade, a tiled floor, and a visible entrance door.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a bar area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $73
$61 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door with a sign.

Express Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Luton

A stay at Thistle Express London Luton places you in the heart of Luton, steps from Luton Mall and Cineworld Luton. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wardown Park.

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

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wheelwright Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Thistle Express London Luton offers 152 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Stay in one of 152 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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 10 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

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

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

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 10 per person

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
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

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

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1377 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was s nice stay the rooms where nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a budget hotel this does quite well
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean room, all staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but basic, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault our stay, everything was just great, the staff all very helpful & the breakfast was good also
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value once you find it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant, breakfast really good and the location was perfect,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money and very close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location. Quiet rooms and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensibly priced hotel 15 mins bus ride from airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was good excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel. Near train station and attached to the main shopping complex in Luton. All you need in room. Great buffet breakfast to boot. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and clean rooms. Decent size for family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
comfortable for styling alone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good value for money excellent get free hot drinks all day. Breakfast was ok could have bit better quality eggs and bacon and mushrooms but over all satisfactory. Maybe cooler rooms as was bit hot fan was in room to help might be asking to much but aircon would have been great. Again great place for value and location outside central London. Would stay again thanks 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joon kul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is kind and clean,will stay later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Osamudiame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable bed. Free breakfast was good and location to downtown and mall excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good budget hotel. Very cheap option. The room itself was big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes fast internet and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tincuta(Tina)

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