- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Elevator
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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Heating
- Breakfast
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Sustainability
- ECOsmart
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Veronika
Hungary
“I love that I can come back here all the time after every other accommodation let me down in the past. Checking is very smooth, breakfast lovely and the whole crashing in a hotel before flying home and also popping in the Mail to look around Is...” - Maritia
United Kingdom
“Very clean and friendly staff. Central to Luton Town 😊” - Urja
India
“Comfortable and perfect for one night stay before a morning flight. Great great shower.” - Mandy
United States
“Staff were really friendly and accommodating, breakfast was great, hotel was very clean. I would definitely stay here again.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“All staff were excellent , Tommy extremely helpful throughout” - Pauliine
Spain
“I had a room upgrade, which was really nice, as I could enjoy some views from an upper floor. Hotel staff was helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good and of variety as well.” - Francis
United Kingdom
“Welcome at late check in was excellent Breakfast was poor.” - Esme
United Kingdom
“Staff were so pleasant and relaxed I felt like I was arriving home!! Superseded expectation!!” - Razvan
Romania
“Perfect location for a tourist ... the Luton Interchange (Railway station and long distance bus station, including the Airport) is basically outside the hotel. One of the Luton Mall entrance is also just outside the Hotel ... one can't expect more...” - Valerie
United States
“Close to transit and mall. Free 24hr coffee and tea. Decent prices at snack bar. Staff was helpful.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 while 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.