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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before exploring nearby attractions with guidance from the hotel's knowledgeable staff

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Thistle Express London Luton welcomes guests from its convenient city center location. The property offers reliable WiFi connectivity and serves a well-regarded breakfast daily. The multilingual staff stands ready to assist with local recommendations and travel needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Express Single Room

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

Express Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

In the city centre and near a train station, Thistle Express London Luton is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Woburn Safari Park and Woodside Animal Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Luton Mall and The Galleria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenilworth Road Stadium or Top Field. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Luton travel guide
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
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Luton Station
    5 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The White House (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Great Northern
    4 min walk
  • Punjab Restaurant & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Nando's
    2 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 multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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.

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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 15 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking 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.
  • 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
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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 on-site 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

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 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Express London Luton on 29 Mar, 2026 start from S$77, including 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 15.00 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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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1335 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and complimentary breakfast which I couldn’t have as I left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff clean little difficult to find
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location, pleasant room. Nice to have the breakfast included. Reasonably priced. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel made my winter Holiday so close to London in a cozy & friendly atmosphere. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean room breakfast was ok,good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great choices, staff very helpful, rooms comfortable and clean. Parking NA
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

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

Good hotel, good location

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good Wi-Fi. Stayed overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in so many ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed by the cleanliness throughout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless could be a bit bigger the staff was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Easy check in. Clean facilities and spacious room. Highly recommend and would stay again 👌 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick and easy check in, a nice room, everything was working. We only needed it for an overnight stay to get to Luton Airport in the morning so left before the breakfast. There is a very good Chinse buffet nearby - greatly recommended. It was a nice and sweet stay at a very reasonable price, thanks to Expedia offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Quick check in. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
The reception manager was incredible, really helpful even though my check in was very late. Kind snd courteous after a long night of me working
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ray

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly kind! Tommy and a south asian chap (forgot your name sorry) helped me with my luggage as i checked in and out. 2nd stay and staff havs been great so far
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really handy for central Luton
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for what we needed for a few hours overnight before an early morning flight. Clean, tidy and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, beds comfy enough, lots of late night shouting outside (not hotels fault). Good breakfast and coofee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025