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Thistle Express London Luton

About us

Where we are

Thistle Express London Luton is right in the heart of the town, with easy access to Luton airport. With 152 bedrooms,  breakfast for every guest and tea and coffee on tap, this 3-star hotel in Luton town centre is perfect, whether you’re embarking on a trip, catching a late plane home, or are looking to explore the local area.

As well as it’s convenient location near Luton airport, the Thistle Express London Luton Hotel is also close to local landmarks including the University of Bedfordshire and Whipsnade Zoo, so there’s more than one reason to book a stay.To find us, please enter the following post code: LU1 2PA 

What you'll love

  • 152 bedrooms, with a range of singles, doubles and twins
  • Breakfast for every guest
  • Fresh tea and coffee on tap
  • Smart TVs in every room
  • Fast, free Wi-Fi
  • Thistle Express Hotel near Luton airport has limited on-site car parking, with 16 spaces available at £10 a night*
  • Order from our takeaway pizza menu

How to get around

We're...

  • 3 minutes’ walk from Luton Station
  • 10 minutes’ drive to Luton Airport
  • 22 minutes by train to London St Pancras

By car:
M1 Nottingham
Take Exit 11 from M1, At Junction 11 Take A505 exit to Luton/Dunstable, continue on to Dunstable Road. At the roundabout, take 3rd Exit onto Chaul End Lane. At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Hatters way/ A505. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Telford Way/A6. Turn right to Hucklesby/A6, then turn right onto Guildford street and follow Guildford street for 300 yards hotel will be on your left

M1- London
Take Exit 10. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit for New Airport Way/A1081. At the rnext oundabout take the 1st exit onto Gipsy lane/B653. At the roundabout continue straight onto Windmill Road/A505. At the roundabout take 2nd exit to St Mary’s road, continue to Church street, turn left from traffic light to Hucklesby way continue forward, from next traffic lights turn left onto A6 and follow Guildford street and after 300 yards hotel will be on your left and follow the ramp to get into hotel car park.*

* Parking

The hotel car park has a 2 metre height restriction. 

The hotel car park has limited space - guest parking at the hotel will be charge £10 for overnight parking.

Walking:
Luton Station - Hotel
Walk south, pass the Starbucks coffee then turn left towards Bute St. Turn right onto Guildford street, after 200 yards, then turn left onto hotel car park ramp.

When coming from the Mall to the hotel

Follow the sign for TK MAXX, then exit the Mall and walk straight ahead. The hotel will be directly on your left.

Free, fast Wi-Fi
Great Location
Flat screen TVs
Free fresh tea and coffee
We only take cards
Hotel Parking

Our Rooms

King-size bed in Our Express Double Room at Thistle Express

Our Express Double rooms

Step inside, shut the world away and snuggle up in one of our spacious double rooms.

  • Double bed
  • Fast, free Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV
  • Charging points by bed
  • Hypnos mattresses
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Unlimited tea and coffee in the lounge area
  • Iron and hairdryer
    *Our rooms don’t have air conditioning, portable fans are available for your comfort from the front desk.
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Double bed (double-bed)
Hairdryer (hairdryer)
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Hypnos mattresses (hypnos)
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Twin beds in Our Express Twin Room at Thistle Express Luton

Our Express Twin rooms

Kick back and enjoy twice the comfort for you and your roommate in one of our twin rooms.

  • 2 single beds
  • Fast, free Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV
  • Charging points by bed
  • Hypnos mattresses
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Unlimited tea and coffee in the lounge area
  • Iron and hairdryer
    *Our rooms don’t have air conditioning, portable fans are available for your comfort from the front desk.
Fast, free Wi-fi (wifi)
Smart TV (tv)
Iron (iron)
Twin beds (twin-beds)
Hairdryer (hairdryer)
Charging points by bed (charging)
Hypnos mattresses (hypnos)
Breakfast (breakfast)
King-size bed in Our Express King Room at Thistle Express Luton

Our Express King Rooms

Put your feet up, unwind and stretch out in our spacious king size room.

  • King Size Bed
  • Fast, free WI-FI
  • Smart TV
  • Charging points by bed
  • Hypnos Matress
  • Complimentary water
  • Continental Breakfast included
  • In room Nespresso machine
  • Unlimited tea and coffee in the lounge area
    *Our rooms don’t have air conditioning, portable fans are available for your comfort from the front desk.
Fast, free Wi-fi (wifi)
Smart TV (tv)
Iron (iron)
Hairdryer (hairdryer)
Charging points by bed (charging)
Hypnos mattresses (hypnos)
Breakfast (breakfast)
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Our Location

Thistle Express London Luton, The Mall, Library Road,
Luton , LU1 2TR

To find us, please enter the following post code: LU1 2PA 
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Please note the car park has space for 20 cars, available on a first come first serve basis, with a height restriction of 2 metres upon entering.

Get in touch

020 7523 5067 or for international callers, +44 158 228 7020