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Thistle Express London Luton
Hotel★★★ The Mall, Library Road, Luton LU1 2TR
About this place
Thistle Express London Luton is perfectly positioned for both convenience and discovery, just steps from Luton town centre and only minutes from London Luton Airport.
Ideal for business and leisure stays alike, our modern 3‑star hotel puts you right at the heart of Bedfordshire’s most popular attractions, with fast connections to London and beyond.
Whether you’re catching an early flight, visiting the University of Bedfordshire, or cheering on Luton Town FC at the historic Kenilworth Road Stadium, you’ll find everything within easy reach. Families and leisure travellers can enjoy memorable days out at nearby favourites such as Whipsnade Zoo or Woburn Safari Park, while film fans can step into the magic of cinema at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, just a short drive away in Watford.
The hotel itself is surrounded by a lively mix of high‑street shops, cafés, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all complemented by excellent transport links. Direct trains from Luton Station whisk you to London St Pancras International in just 32 minutes, opening up world‑class shopping, theatre, museums, and iconic landmarks - from Camden and Covent Garden to Soho, Oxford Street, and the West End.
Offering contemporary comfort, stylish design, and exceptional value, Thistle Express London Luton is a smart and affordable alternative to staying in the capital - without missing out on everything it has to offer.
Think London. Think Thistle.
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
Facilities
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (15:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00)
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle (extra charge)
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke detector
+ 3 more
- Lift access
- Luggage room
- Towels and bed linen
Catering
- Café
- Non-smoking area
- Breakfast room
Meals
- Breakfast (07:00–09:30)
- Special dietary options
- Vegetarian meal
- Vegan meal
Payment methods
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
Good to know
- Identification card at arrival
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
- Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted
- Cash Free
Rooms
Family room
Family Room
Double room
Standard King
Single room
Standard Single
Twin room
Standard Twin
Double room
Standard Double
| Room type | Guests | Adults / children |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Double room | up to 3 | 2 adults / 2 children |
| Family room | up to 3 | 3 adults / 2 children |
| Single room | up to 1 | 1 adults |
| Triple room | up to 5 | 3 adults / 4 children |
| Twin room | up to 2 | 2 adults / 1 children |
| Twin room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Meals and key facts
Meal plans
Key facts
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2017
- Total number of rooms
- 152
- Number of floors (main building)
- 7
- Single rooms
- 33
- Twin rooms
- 32
- Double rooms
- 55
- Superior rooms
- 10
- Family rooms
- 21
Location
The Mall, Library Road, Luton LU1 2TR
Nearby, from the catalogue
- City centre0 m
- Entertainment Area0 m
- Bus/Train station200 m
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop200 m
- Luton Football Club2.4 km
- Airport5 km
- ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable15 km
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter28.5 km
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