Thistle Express London Luton
Hotel in Luton
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Luton with a 24-hour front desk
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff.
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.
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff.
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
TV
Map of Luton
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Double • 118 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Express Single Room
1 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Family Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double • 1 Single • 248 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King • 161 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
I love the complimentary free breakfast including full English ( so nice ) not many hotels offer that. Price was reasonable too only down side was a single bed but I got what was offered.
5.0 / 10.0
perfect location for Luton train station and airport, modern room, similar to a Holiday Inn, free coffee & tea 24/7, good breakfast, super-friendly both British and Romanian staff
2.0 / 10.0
Apart from the bed which was very comfortable, I am afraid to say that the toilet seat was the wrong one for the toilet and kept moving. There was no tea facilities in the room which is unheard of. The breakfast was terrible, they had no milk for my corn flakes, the toaster was not working and the receptionist who met us in arrival was just unhelpful and uninterested in his role it would appear.
5.0 / 10.0
We missed our plane, and we needed somewhere to stay the night. It was insanely helpful that we could crash somewhere that was close, and budget friendly. Checking was very easy, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was perfect for what we needed at the time.
5.0 / 10.0
Hotel entrance was difficult to find - on foot from station we walked all the way round before finding the way in. Tip: walk straight ahead from station into shopping centre, then take elevator upstairs and turn right (during retail opening times) hotel entrance is then immediately outside the exit door. Room and bed was comfortable. Nice big towels. Buffet breakfast included was very good value for money. A hotel that I would definitely recommend and would return to.
2.0 / 10.0
No great, air vent in every room that runs ice cold air at night even with full blast radiator on as these get covered by the long heavy draped curtains to the floor. My room was changed on again to have same issues and then worst noises all night/day with no restful sleep. First day arriving a woman who looked like a homeless drunk with a foul mouth manners swore at me for no reason. All mentioned to the staff/manager on duty & absolute nothing! Leading up to hotel is very run down..very dirty like a back alley way. No kettle/tea/coffee facilities in room have to come down every time via lift then back up again with a hot drink. Future will stay at a 4star only because the area Luton is quite run down and many creepy/doggy people about.
5.0 / 10.0
Came in late evening for a night, had a tandem room. but no compliants, it was very clean. The staff at the reception was very very helpful (Thank you).
Very good job, This hotel is on top list whenever i visit and already have recommended to friends and family who frequently travel
3.0 / 10.0
all was good but there was no hot water so had to take a cold shower. Not great during the middle of a storm in November
4.0 / 10.0
This is a good hotel in a bit of a poor location. Rooms are clean and comfortable, the breakfast is nice and the staff welcoming.
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent value with good breakfast included. Convenient for the station making it an ideal base for our visit to London.
3.0 / 10.0
Rooms were very nice, hotel is a bit dated, breakfast is terrible
5.0 / 10.0
I often stay here when I have an early flight from Luton. The hotel is attached to a shopping mall and is a 5 minute walk from the station. It's very convenient. Single rooms are a little small but the staff are excellent and the breakfast is very good for the price. The area is grim and there are some people staying at the hotel who are obviously being housed by the local council as emergency housing. But other than that it's an excellent hotel. I've stayed here many times
4.0 / 10.0
My stay was good. There are challenges with persons smoking drugs outside the hotel.
3.0 / 10.0
This stay was not very good. I have stayed here 3 times previously over the last month but this time I wasn’t happy. My room was freezing, you could see the table in the room hadn’t been cleaned properly and I was woken unnecessarily twice in the morning by housekeeping!
4.0 / 10.0
Good location. Next to the mall and transport hub. However the breakfast is monotonous. Rooms are clean and bed comfortable. Rooms were cleaned daily,if requested.
5.0 / 10.0
Exelent customer service
4.0 / 10.0
The best hotel in Luton (price to quality ratio), central location, nice breakfast
4.0 / 10.0
I think it was my 3 time at Thistle. Nice and clean as
always. Close to everything. Ran out of bacon early at the
breakfast. Close to center.
5.0 / 10.0
We stayed night before early flight so didnt get to have breakfast,rooms were spacious and comfy,staff lovely ,walls a little thin! And unfortunately fire doors are always going to bang,but would stay again ,overall really good
5.0 / 10.0
Had a really lovely stay, at the thistle express in Luton. Staff were very friendly and helped us in many ways.
5.0 / 10.0
I often stay here as it’s handy for Luton Airport - the staff are always really helpful and the hotel is great for the price
3.0 / 10.0
No tea in room nor kettle in room
Room was cold upon arrival,
Very small room of furniture in the room was badly organised, kept on hitting my leg between bed and table at the desk.
Carpet had a lot of stains and look dirty,
Bathroom floor cold, I had sniffles the following morning.
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing overnight stsy
3.0 / 10.0
Took 45 minutes to actually access my room after arriving at hotel as they say booking wasn't on system - didn't want to check by reservation number initially as they said processes to follow. So I could have accessed room immediately if they had used common sense and taken reservation number.
Room was far too hot and they keep fans in the room as they are obviously aware of this. Fans are noisy and don't really help to create a cool environment. Also rooms are very basic, and not of a high decor.
Also no tea or coffee in room and have to go down to lobby if you want it.
5.0 / 10.0
This was perfect for us in a family room (3 adults), central to shops but 10 mins from Luton Vale crematorium. Parking is limited be we got a space so was happy with that. Nice breakfast too.
5.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable room and very clean. Love that they offer free tea and coffee 24/7
5.0 / 10.0
Great overnight stay for early flight next morning. Room clean, spacious and quiet
3.0 / 10.0
Lovely staff. Comfy bed.
Breakfast was terrible. It was cold, and I’ve no idea what the eggs and sausage was made of.
8.0 / 10.0
Tired looking building from outside in town centre
8.0 / 10.0
Does what it says on the tin, clean and tidy accommodation with a comfortable bed - close to Luton airport which is convenient. 24hr check in is also useful, we arrived at midnight and left at 5am.
10.0 / 10.0
Really great!
3.0 / 10.0
We had an overnight stay before early flight from Luton. Rooms were ok, carpet was very stained in the room and general wear and tear visible. Bathroom and bedding was very clean. Reception and eating area downstairs was very nice.
The hotel area outside is not the best, would not venture out late at night. Lots of people hanging around outside along from the hotel. The noise outside in the middle of the night was terrible. Sounded like gangs passing past. We had an early flight so got up at 4am we were very quiet in the room but the person in next room stared banging on the wall then came and kicked on our room door. Terrifying experience. I phoned reception and they sent security up and they sorted it out immediately. They staff and security were very helpful and apologised and advised the person would be removed from their room.
Would not stay again due to area.
8.0 / 10.0
Good value for early airport flight.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
4.0 / 10.0
It’s nothing special but great value for short stay with early morning flight. Staff are friendly and helpful and sort early taxi for you.
Only thing to improve is soundproofing windows as lots of noise from external areas
8.0 / 10.0
The area surrounding the hotel is a bit noisy due to the proximity to the mall. Other than this, the room was up to standard, breakfast was good.
6.0 / 10.0
Stayed for 3 nights no room service had to bring down my own trash and use one towels.
4.0 / 10.0
No AC available but other than that, great hotel for the price for a transit night
8.0 / 10.0
Was not happy with my stay with my disabled child
10.0 / 10.0
Location easily accessible, everything shops etc all nearby. Transport buses train also close by.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Luton?
The average price for a rental in Luton is £88 per night. This rental is £29 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Thistle Express London Luton. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Thistle Express London Luton pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Thistle Express London Luton?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and tv.
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