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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Great location!

8.7

Property highlights

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About this property

Thistle Heathrow located at Terminal 5, is the perfect choice if you need a hotel near London Heathrow Airport or before heading off on your holidays. We’ve got everything you need to make you feel at home, including a comfortable lounge and bar, 266 rooms with attached bathroom, and 450 on-site parking spaces. Get in the holiday spirit and relax in our brand-new Aviator Sports Bar & Restaurant. Watch live Sports with an ice-cold beer and a top-flight burger. The Heathrow Pods next to us can take you directly from the hotel across to Terminal 5 in just 5 minutes, which runs from 04:00 am to 12:15 am, making your preflight experience a relaxed one! If you have some time to kill before jetting off, why not visit some local attractions? You can do some sightseeing around Heathrow and easily reach Wimbledon, Windsor, Ascot, and the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour for a day out from Thistle Heathrow. If you require parking while you're away, contact the hotel Reservations team directly to check availability. Please be aware that this hotel does not have a elevator, therefore the rooms and restaurants on the upper floors need to be accessed by the stairs.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Thistle
Hotel chain/brand
Thistle

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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3 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location near to Terminal 5, easily accessible via bus or the Heathrow pods (a cool experience, though a little too expensive) - you can book the pods at reception for the following morning and they give you an access code to the gate that...”
Raj
United States United States
“Good hotel for overnight transit stay. If more information regarding availability of transportation would have saved me tremendously.”
Anna-marie
Canada Canada
“A great place for an overnight stay near Heathrow. The electric pod made getting there easy, and the room was comfortable. It has an older motel style but it was perfectly fine. The restaurant food was surprisingly good, especially since there’s...”
Anne
United States United States
“I had a long layover in Heathrow, and this place worked perfectly. They sent excellent instructions about how to get there. The staff were exceptionally nice. It was quiet, and the room was clean and comfortable. Very comfy bed. Great breakfast.”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Seeing 2 police attending a domestic incident at around 10am in an adjoining room - and the Pod ride”
Denise
United States United States
“The staff went out of their way to change our rooms to ground level and close to each other when they found out stairs would be difficult for our group. Heathrow Pod made it easy to get to Terminal 5 in the morning and the staff had very clear...”
Norine
United States United States
“Close to bus stop to terminal 5 . Clean and comfortable bed.”
Elaine
United States United States
“Very close to Terminal 5 of LHR. Not IN Terminal 5, but can easily take the pods to/from Terminal 5 to get to the hotel.”
Yariela
United States United States
“Room was comfortable and clean. Enjoyed the pod ride/access to airport.”
Isabelle
United States United States
“Easy to get to terminal 5. Great bar area and patio to watch planes land.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Aviator Sports Bar and Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Lobby Lounge
  • Cuisine
    British • Pizza
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct while on the hotel’s premises.

If using the Satellite Navigation to reach the hotel, please use post code UB7 0EB or UB7 0ET.

Transport from the airport is possible in the following way:

1. Public Bus (The Public Bus is not free, charges apply) : Direct Access from Terminal 5 to Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5: From Terminal 5, follow the signs to ‘local busses’ and use bus 423 (I from Terminal 5). The hotel stop is called Heathrow Park Thistle Hotel (J).

2. Via Heathrow POD automatic driverless electronic vehicles which transport customers between London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 and the Thistle Hotel in just 5 minutes. (Charges apply.)

Please note that interconnecting rooms are available upon request and subject to availability.

Lorries, coaches, and trucks cannot be accommodated in the car park due to space restrictions.

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.

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 London Heathrow Terminal 5 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.