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5.0 out of 5

"Beautiful historic hotel. Great food at pub. Walking distance to buses and rail station. " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 20 Jan 2019

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Luton

Heart of Luton

You'll be steps from Luton Mall and within a 10-minute walk of University of Bedfordshire. Stockwood Discovery Centre and Woodside Animal Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Bar/lounge

A bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are featured at this hotel, along with self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Luggage storage is also provided.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$57* Per night/room Apr 9 - Apr 10

Express Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Thistle Express London Luton ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Thistle Express London Luton

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5 out of 5
Beautiful historic hotel. Great food at pub. Walking distance to buses and rail station.

Posted by on Jan 20, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 20, 2019 by Andrei

Good morning, Thank you very much for your beautiful review. We are more than glad that you have enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to receiving you back 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

As a guest of Thistle Express London Luton, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

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)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

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

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • 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:

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.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cribs/infant beds

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. 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
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • 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.

  • 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 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*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.