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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $72
$60 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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
(89 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Express Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Luton

With a stay at Thistle Express London Luton, you'll be centrally located in Luton, within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Luton Mall. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cineworld Luton.

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

  • ‪The White House (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wheelwright Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

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.

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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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

  • 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

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
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 9.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 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
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

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

Thistle Express London Luton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1375 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

denis

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay in hotel few times easy for city centre stay staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Especially the staff. Great price. Walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Osamudiame

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

8/10 Good

Fifi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel just a shame that the locals are idiots
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ratheesh

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great, the breakfast was quite basic and the coffee wasn't great, but I wasn't expecting much from a free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room comfortable easy check in good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for an overnight stay if going to the airport and the staff are friendly and helpful. However there was a constant buzzing noise in the room...and people screaming outside in the early hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay with very polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location beside Luton Point mall in the heart of Luton. Bed and bed linens good, room clean and functional. Recommend for price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hasmita

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great, more vegetarian options for breakfast would be welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great value, and it is in a oerfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to train station and airport, goodprice/quality, safe and quiet and good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025