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Thistle Express London Luton

3.0 star property

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Reception
Lobby
A reception area with two curved reception desks, a green wall with a flat-screen TV, and a row of beverage dispensers.
A modern reception area with a green accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine.
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $69
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(92 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 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
(72 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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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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 this property

Thistle Express London Luton

3-star Luton hotel with free WiFi
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 assistance.
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.

Thistle Express London Luton features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Thistle Express London Luton is a smoke-free property.

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 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

  • 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 10 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. 563 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1368 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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

denis

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

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

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

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
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes fast internet and great staff
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
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Osamudiame

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

Laila

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

10/10 Excellent

Chikako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is always clean and staff is friendly. Good location. Parking is very limited space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
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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
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8/10 Good

vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my requirements
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struggled to find the parking, but ended up in the library car park which was a 2 min walk from the hotel. Great room, great helpful staff and loads of resturant close by. Would 100% use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Fifi

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