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The Mall, Library Road, Luton (Bedfordshire), United Kingdom, LU1 2TR
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Located just 8 minutes' stroll from The Mall Luton, the 3-star smoke-free Thistle Express London Luton hotel provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service. Featuring a restaurant and a luggage room, this Luton hotel is 2.1 km from the large Wardown Park.

Location

The hotel has a central setting nearly a 10-minute ride from the Luton Hoo Estate. The Thistle Express Luton is only 250 metres from Church Street bus stop and in close proximity to Central Baptist Church.

The victorian house "Wardown Park Museum" is also situated approximately a 25-minute stroll away.

The accommodation is centrally located only 1.6 km from Luton Airport Parkway train station.

Rooms

This Luton hotel welcomes guests to 152 rooms fitted with an iron as well as free wireless internet and a flat screen TV. They are furnished with comfortable decor. Offering amenities such as bath sheets, the bathrooms also have a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. Situated a stone's throw from Thistle Express London Luton hotel, the restaurant Roti Tabanca offers a Caribbean menu.

Leisure & Business

The property has a swimming pool and a gym. Additionally, staying at this hotel, active guests can enjoy a golf club on site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
11 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
11 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
11 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Mall, Library Road, Luton (Bedfordshire), United Kingdom, LU1 2TR
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The Mall, Library Road, Luton (Bedfordshire), United Kingdom, LU1 2TR
Nearby
Church
St Mary's Church
470 m
Luton Borough Council Town Hall
Luton Town Hall
520 m
St George Street Luton Town Hall
Luton War Memorial
600 m
Park St
Vauxhall Heritage Centre
440 m
Restaurants
Luton Kebab House
20 m
51 Guildford St
The Engine
130 m
The Engine 43 Bute Street
The White House
350 m
The Galaxy 1 Bridge Street Galaxy Centre
German Doner Kebab
490 m
57-59 George Street
Subway
560 m
37 George Street
Tasty Fried Chicken
400 m
21 Manchester Street
Thai Bites
410 m
Luton Market
Pepes piri piri Luton
560 m
6-8 Chapel Street
Off the Wall
700 m
6-8 Park Street
The Red Lion Luton Pub
640 m
Castle Street
Getting around
City Centre
Luton (Bedfordshire)3 min  ·  200 m
Airports
London Luton Airport (LTN)6 min  ·  3.8 km
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)87 min  ·  57.7 km
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Thistle Express London Luton serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
152
Former name
Menzies Strathmore Luton

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