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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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM305
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Express Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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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
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express London Luton

Hotel in the city centre
Thistle Express London Luton provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Exterior

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8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,006 reviews
The price is RM290
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
ibis London Luton Airport

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 on-site 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 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on 7 Aug 2025 start from RM 305.41, 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thistle Express London Luton located?

Located in the heart of Luton, this hotel is steps away 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. 465 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1159 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

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

8/10

Great experience. Would stay there again and recommend to a friend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I liked the quietness. I liked the breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

A functional hotel at a good price and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Try to live kettle and cup so that we can make our self a cup of tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Always great service and a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Hreat value for money. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Absolutely one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Cleanest ever hotel room I have stayed in. Spotless. We had trouble finding the entrance doorway, the reception was noisy (noises echoing made it worse). Dining room and food laid out for breakfast and the tables and seating were separated by the reception desks and the route to the door and lifts. Poor design. Such a shame as the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Use this hotel every time we have an early flight from luton, loverly hotel and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great staff makes up for the area as there are lots of unsavourary characters.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I really like this hotel, is less than 10 min walk from Luton Station Interchange. The hotel is next door to Luton Point, where are many restaurants and other places to eat, or shopping. The staff at reception is very welcoming, polite and professional. The room and bathroom were very clean, spotless. The bed was really comfy, I had a very good sleep. The breakfast was very good, there were pancakes, I love pancakes. I will be back to this place, as I like it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Good hotel friendly relaxed good social area breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

My room was very tiny with a single bed, but since it was just for me, it was fine and can’t beat it for the price. It also included a buffet breakfast in the morning and is about a 5 minute walk to the train station where you can catch a train or a bus to the airport in Luton.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were very helpful and pleasant and breakfast was great would definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect location for a night in Luton. Hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff were very nice and friendly. Sometimes a bit noise outside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel, special thanks to Aly for his lovely hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The entrance to the hotel was a little confusing,and the area around the hotel is a bit dirty. Other than that, it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Ideal for one night stop over before flight, only 20 minutes to Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

It was a very hot day and the air conditioning was not working. We could not open the window and only had one small fan circulating hot air. We both had a very poor night’s sleep in a hot box! We were offered no compensation for this. If we had of known prior to arrival we would have cancelled and not stayed at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025