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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Great location!

8.8
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Hilary
United States United States
“I only stayed there because my flight was cancelled by BA, and it was fine for the purpose; nothing fancy!”
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to get to from Heathrow T5 by bus. Easy to get back to the airport by pod. The staff were super helpful and friendly.”
Christopher
United States United States
“Service in all locations of the hotel was excellent. The Aviator bar/restaurant has a great selection of food and beverages and the people working there and at the help desk were lovely. The room was comfy with good A/C on a hot day. Also...”
Hannah
United States United States
“everyone was super nice and helpful! room was cozy!”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“Great location for the POD use. Love the view of the runway!”
Irving
Mexico Mexico
“Todo estuvo excelente! Sin dudarlo nos hospedaríamos nuevamente ahí! La cama es riquísima!”
Mike
United States United States
“Excellent location, the closest to LHR of any nearby properties. Easy access. Great pod shuttle to/from LHR. Easy access from Terminal 5. Welcoming. Very good food and service, attentive kind service staff, very nice comfortable rooms.”
Doug
United States United States
“EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. VERY CLOSE TO THE AIRPORT AND THE ROOM WAS CLEAN”
David
United States United States
“Transport by pod wonderful. Check in wonderful. Staff wonderful. Stay absolutely wonderful.”
Doga
United States United States
“It was clean and covered the basic necessities for a short stay.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant 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

Amenities of Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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.

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