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Thistle Express London Luton

3 star rated hotel
7.8/10 Good
(1016 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Thistle Express London Luton receives mixed reviews. Positive comments often mention the hotel's convenient location near Luton Airport and train station, spacious and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. Guests appreciate the free tea and coffee in the lobby. However, several negative reviews cite noise issues, both from outside the hotel and from within the building. The breakfast is described as adequate by some, while others found it lacking or noted that items ran out. Parking is available but incurs a fee, and the number of spaces is reportedly limited. The hotel's proximity to Luton town centre and its surrounding area is viewed as both positive and negative, with some highlighting easy access to amenities and others raising concerns about safety and noise.

About the hotel

Nearby attractions

In the city center and near a train station, Thistle Express London Luton is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Woodside Animal Farm and Hertfordshire County Showground 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 Top Field or Vauxhall Road. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

Popular amenities

Parking

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10.00 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Wifi

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

Food and drink

1 restaurant
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Accessible airport shuttle
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40

Conveniences

Elevator
Front-desk safe

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Smoke-free property
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3.5 out of 5 stars

83 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

34%

4 star reviews

35%

3 star reviews

13%

2 star reviews

8%

1 star reviews

10%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what travellers have said about Thistle Express London Luton

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Latest reviews (83)

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Wendy

13 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

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
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sharon

19 Sept 2024 - 20 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great overnight stay for early flight next morning. Room clean, spacious and quiet
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Andrew

3 Jun 2024 - 4 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

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.
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Sean

4 Sept 2024 - 5 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

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
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Ahmed Mazin

16 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

It was an overnight stay for airport connections The only thing is that they claim to offer a shuttle from the airport when it’s a bus service that the city offers for a fee and the station is not too close to the hotel so at night it was a bit strange
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Scott

1 Aug 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Very standard hotel. Within easy reach of the airport. Clean. However, its proximity to the airport also means it is nosy. Noisier than hotels closer to the airport.
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Carole

29 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Stayed here for one night after flying back from Spain and I didn't want a 2 hour drive in the dark back home. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean with a nice flatscreen tv to watch and unwind. Only downside is the coffee machine was in the lobby with no facilities in the actual room but you coupd use the machine's whenever you wanted. That wouldn't stop me using the Thistle Express in future. Its EXCELLENT value for money!!
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Kerri-Ann

17 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

The hotel was comfortable enough, didn't see anywhere (this might be my fault) that you have to pay for the parking and that it's not included in your stay. Room was clean, could have done with more than 1 pillow each. Breakfast was alright, although they very quickly ran out of bread.
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khadim

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Stay is convenient for travel and the staff really put an effoŕt in this hotel which could do with updating/refreshing on some floors. Sabiha larisaa and sunny stand out
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Nicole

12 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

I didn't like music from a nearby bar late when we had an early flight. We could hear ever for slam and every conversation in nearby rooms. It was hard to sleep.Someone was smoking on our floor and staff banged to open our door at almost 10 pm. Just me and my kids trying to sleep, not us smoking. There were unsavory people hanging just outside the hotel on the walkway to the mall that appeared to be doing drugs. The rooms were clean, but you can tell they could have replaced some things that were just painted. No conditioner in our shower. No 120 outlet except in the bathroom. Lobby was nice. Nice to have free coffee and tea. The reception allowed to hold our bags as we arrived early. Bedding was nice but I wish there were more pillows, but I like more than one.
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