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Thistle Express London Luton

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

8.7

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$109 per night
Price US$328
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Overlooking St George Square, and just a 3-minute walk from Luton Rail Station, this central hotel has free Wi-Fi and complimentary free breakfast. Luton airport is 2.7 miles from the property. Rooms at Thistle Express Luton offer a Hypnos bed, smart TV, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, and a safe. Enjoy unlimited tea & coffee in the spacious lobby. Complimentary hot drinks are available to guests. Our rooms don’t have air conditioning, portable fans are available for your comfort from the front desk. There is a cinema and a variety of shops and restaurants in the center of Luton, and in the shopping mall which can be reached in a few minutes’ walk. The University of Bedfordshire is a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request
Thistle Express
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$109 per night
Price US$328
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Single Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Full English breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$225 for 3 nights
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Family Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
248 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$109 per night
Price US$328
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$102 per night
Price US$307
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Double Room
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$93 per night
Price US$279
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$86 per night
Price US$258
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$93 per night
Price US$279
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$86 per night
Price US$258
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
King Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
161 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$328
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$102 per night
Price US$307
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$75 per night
Price US$225
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“fantastic place, clean modern, great Internet, staff are very friendly, good buffet breakfast, would recommend too anyone coming too luton”
Jackson
Kenya Kenya
“The room was nice and spacious , breakfast selection was lovely”
Mounir
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean , staff are lovely , and location is great .”
Jen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the staff so welcoming and nothing seemed too much. Breakfast had such array of choices lovely. Rooms were comfortable and clean”
Vauna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Traditional style building but attitude and guest treatment is modern and appropriate. Polite and service-minded reception staff at all times from all. Good security staff for peace of mind. Tip-top cleaning and maintenance for hygiene and...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Having arrived ahead of the check in time of 3pm, the staff were welcoming and friendly, taking my suitcase from me and storing it safely so that I could attend the nearby Court for the hearing where I was scheduled to represent clients at...”
Vauna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“24/7 manned reception with snacks and bar drinks available. Great staff. Breakfast included (full cooked breakfast or pasties or yogurt and fruit). 24/7 free coffee and use of microwave in coffee bar and free WiFi erverywhere. Very clean. Luggage...”
Wu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very in centre of Luton and very handy The Mall is right next to it”
Mohammed
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean room, comfortable beds, easy parking and friendly staff.”
Bappy
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The location of the hotel is great. Service is also up to the mark. Staffs are very kind and smiling.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Thistle Express London Luton

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Thistle Express London Luton takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available for an additional fee at nearby The Mall Central Car Park. Please reach out to the property to get further information.

Please note that this property does not accept cash payments.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation is required at check-in.

For advance purchase rates, the card used to make the booking must be presented upon arrival along with the appropriate ID.

If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct whilst on the hotel’s premises

Please note the name on the card used to secure the reservation must match the name of the guest.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thistle Express London Luton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.