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By a verified traveller on Wed 08 Jan 2020

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
€53* Per night/room 14 Apr - 15 Apr

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Express Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they enjoy Thistle Express London Luton's good location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Luton Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge).

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Restaurant for Breakfast
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guests speak favourably about the central location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Luton Mall and 6 minutes on foot from University of Bedfordshire
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Thistle Express London Luton ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Thistle Express London Luton

Everyone (6) Couples (4) Family (1)
2 out of 5
D-

Posted by on 30 Sep 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Oct 2023 by Alexandra

Dear Osman, Thank you for taking time to write us a review!We apologize that our service did not satisfy your expectations. Although we cannot make up for your last experience, I believe the next stay can be a much better one. Furthermore, we would like to thank you for sharing your experience. Kind regards, Alexandra Reception Manager

1 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Sep 2021

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4 out of 5
Fantastic for three Star and stone throw away from city centre mall

Posted by , from London on 8 Jan 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Jan 2020 by Valentina

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and we are pleased that you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. Your feedback is motivational and drives the team to ensure we continue delivering upon our promises of creating a great hotel. It would be great to have the opportunity of welcoming you back. Best Regards, Valentina

3 out of 5
receptionist very helpful when we found it!!!! room comfortab[e good breakfast;

Posted by on 24 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Nov 2019 by Thistle Express Luton Team

Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review and feedback.We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards,

5 out of 5
Excellent location, close to railway and bus stations, and football ground (for those interested). Staff pleasant and efficient - a couple of minor problems dealt with quickly. Breakfast better than expected from a budget hotel.

Posted by on 24 Sep 2019

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24 Sep 2019 by Valentina

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and we are pleased that you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. Your feedback is motivational and drives the team to ensure we continue delivering upon our promises of creating a great hotel. It would be great to have the opportunity of welcoming you back. Best Regards, Valentina Fratiloiu

4 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Jul 2019

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1 Aug 2019 by Guest Experience Manager

Good morning. Thank you for your review. We are looking forward to receiving you back anytime. Kind regards, Andrei

3 out of 5
1st impressions were great and this continued until bedtime. Why in this modern day would a new hotel not fit soft close hinges to corridor doors. Massively loud banging doors all night long meant hardly any sleep, so disappointing.

Posted by on 10 Jun 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Jun 2019 by Mathieu

Dear Guest, Thank you for you recent stay and for taking the time to share your experience with us. The hotel was built in the 70's and all of the room were refurbished in 2017. Be reassured that we are looking in installing soft closing system in all bedrooms in order to improve the quality of our customer's sleep. I hope to welcome you back as I am confident that once install you can have an amazing experience

5 out of 5

Posted by on 10 May 2019

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10 May 2019 by Andrei

Good afternoon, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, Andrei Guest Experience Manager

4 out of 5
For a quick overnighter between plane and train journeys, the hotel was great and a short walk to the (awful) train station. Clean room with comfy bed, decent if tiny bathroom and an iron and ironing board... BUT no kettle!!!! Tea and coffee available free of charge downstairs but quite frankly if I want a brew at 11pm or 5am I'm not going to trog downstairs in my jammies. It's a small detail that spoils an otherwise decent place.

Posted by on 25 Apr 2019

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25 Apr 2019 by Andrei

Good afternoon, Thank you very much for your review. We are more than happy to see that you have enjoyed your stay with us and also that the cleanliness of the rooms was up to your standards. We are looking forward to receiving you back anytime. Kind regards, Andrei Guest Experience Manager

3 out of 5
It’s nice but I’ve had better check in, which is what thus email was asking me about. Then again it was 2am and I’d hate dealing with people that time of morning too

Posted by on 11 Mar 2019

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14 Mar 2019 by Andrei

Good evening, Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you did not enjoy the check in process. Hopefully you will visit us again in the near future. Kind regards, Andrei Guest Experience Manager

About the Thistle Express London Luton

Location The Mall, Bedfordshire, Luton, England LU1 2TR

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Thistle Express London Luton also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3-star Luton hotel is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Luton Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Thistle Express London Luton offers 152 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Restaurant for Breakfast – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

For Sat Nav please enter postcode LU1 2PA.

Thistle Express London Luton offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

  • One child stays free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Number of spaces per unit - 10
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 15 per person (one-way)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.