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About this property

Thistle Heathrow situated 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 en-suite rooms, 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 pre-flight 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 lift, therefore the rooms and restaurants on the upper floors need to be accessed by the stairs.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Thistle
Hotel chain/brand
Thistle

Property highlights

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
3 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • ECOsmart
    ECOsmart

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonb
    Germany Germany
    Staff in the Lobby were excellent, room was clean and were given a room out the back, on the way to the Pods. For the early checkout just what we needed
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was perfect for a one night stay before flying out of Terminal 5. The connection to the airport using the Pod made it very easy indeed. The breakfast was excellent, a wide choice of hot and cold options. The room was quite small but had...
  • Marcel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really couldn't criticise anything, it didn't delight and it served its purpose.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This does the job if you need to get to Terminal 5. There's a decent bar and restaurant where you can grab a bite, and the beds were really comfortable which was surprising. For convenience this hotel is great.
  • Dinah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent value for money, great position and the room was very clean.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    IT was easy to get to the hotel. The was clean and the bed was comfortable. THe temperature was good.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room though on the small size was perfectly adequate for a one night pre-flight stay. The staff in reception were very good.
  • Pamela
    Australia Australia
    Location was great close to Heathrow Terminal 5. Very convenient having the Pod transport from the Terminal to the Hotel. Very nice restaurant where you can watch the planes landing.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central, loved using the Pod. The reception staff really really helpful cheerful approachable lovely quiet room. A lovely relaxing stay.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean with pleasant service and convenient location.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Aviator Sports Bar and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Lobby Lounge
    • Cuisine
      British • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      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 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-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 whilst 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 buses’ 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 identification 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 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.