Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Great location!

8.7
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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 (8.7)

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
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1 double bed
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3 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bouvetisland
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good size room with loads of amenities (soaps and conditioner, plenty of stuff at the little tea and coffee station in the room). A stone throw away from the airport, the pod takes you to T5 in less than 10 minutes or if you have more time get the...”
Mariusz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff are very nice . Hotel is about 10 minutes by bus from Terminal 5. The room is clean and quite comfortable.”
Gabrielle
Australia Australia
“I requested a room closer to Reception and they kindly obliged. I ate in the restaurant, which was very tasty. It's a short bus ride from Heathrow Terminal 5 and was very convenient for me. I'd definitely stay again😊”
Robert
Cyprus Cyprus
“The staff were exceptional, both at reception and in the bar. The pizzas are fantastic.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The gentleman who helped me check in on the screen was really helpful. The room was lovely, clean, comfortable, quiet, a great view of planes landing,.”
Rana
Kenya Kenya
“Close to T5, amicable, friendly & helpful staff”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spotless, everything high quality, the staff were amazingly helpful, can't fault it, the evening meal was really nice, so easy via the pods to get to terminal 5, will definitely stay again”
Rowley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Didn't have a breakfast , room good ,staff really good and polite , loved the pod to get to and from Terminal 5”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy journey to T5 via the pod! Comfortable bed. Great value for money. A perfect airport hotel”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very close to T5. Transport via the Pod quick and easy. Great value for money.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant 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

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.

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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
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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.