Thistle Express London Luton
About this property
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Luton overlooking St George Square, Thistle Express London Luton offers stylish, affordable comfort just a 3-minute walk from Luton Rail Station and only 2.7 miles from London Luton Airport. Whether you’re travelling for business, catching a flight, visiting the University of Bedfordshire, or exploring local attractions such as Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park, the hotel provides an ideal base with excellent transport connections.
Direct trains from Luton Station reach London St Pancras in just 32 minutes, making Thistle Express a smart and convenient alternative to staying in central London.
Modern guest rooms feature comfortable Hypnos beds, free Wi-Fi, Flat-Screen TV, hairdryers, ironing facilities, and in-room safes. While rooms are not air conditioned, portable fans are available from reception for added comfort. Guests can also enjoy unlimited tea and coffee in the spacious lobby.
The hotel is surrounded by shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and a cinema, all within easy walking distance. The University of Bedfordshire is just a 10-minute walk away, making the hotel ideal for both leisure and academic visits.
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We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
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.
The fine print
• 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 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.
• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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FAQs about Thistle Express London Luton
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Guest reviews
Obiekwe
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
family with young children · Double Room
Nikki
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
family with young children · Double Room
Facilities of Thistle Express London Luton
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Bar
- Delivered food is securely covered
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
