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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, in the vicinity of Windsor Castle

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Reception
Lobby lounge
Airport shuttle
Located close to Windsor Castle, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 welcomes guests with British cuisine at the Aviator Sports Restaurant and a relaxing café. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and helpful concierge services throughout each stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(286 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Bath Road, Longford, West Drayton, England, UB7 0EQ

What's nearby

  • Pinewood Studios - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Thorpe Park - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Windsor Castle - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Twickenham Stadium - 16 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Station A Station - 6 min drive
  • West Drayton Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Plane Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

Hotel near Windsor Castle
Located close to Pinewood Studios and Thorpe Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Aviator Sports Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and coworking spaces
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A porter/bellboy, coffee/tea in reception and 11 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 266 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 38-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 18 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aviator Sports Bar
  • Aviator Sports Restaurant
  • Lobby Lounge

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,490 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1968
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers an airport shuttle service to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, via the Heathrow Pod.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 18 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Heathrow Thistle
London Thistle Heathrow
Thistle Heathrow
Thistle Heathrow London
Thistle London
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Thistle London Hotel
Thistle London Hotel Heathrow
Thistle London Heathrow Hotel West Drayton, Greater London
Thistle London Heathrow West Drayton
Thistle London Heathrow T5 Hotel West Drayton
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Thistle London Heathrow T5 West Drayton
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Thistle London Heathrow T5
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 West Drayton
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$166.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Self-parking is available for GBP 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 located?

Located in Heathrow Villages, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Windsor Castle, Twickenham Stadium and Pinewood Studios. Thorpe Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are also within 9 mi (15 km). Station A Station is 23 minutes by foot and Station B Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1075 out of 2768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 980 out of 2768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 432 out of 2768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 2768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 2768 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the money the location is great for Terminal 5
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for travel customers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vannesa honelyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, reasonably priced hotel, perfect for an overnight stay before a morning flight from terminal 5. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with easy access to terminal 5 via the PODS. We grabbed a burger in the bar before settling in and it was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Welsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. Enjoy the ease of the pod shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Functional hotel with great Aviator bar to watch the planes. Very close to the Long Stay car parks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy rooms. Breakfast and restaurant food was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sitio buen ubicado y cerca del aeropuerto y personal muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, beds comfy and the view from the bar was fantastic watching the planes land.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheng Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for overnight stay around Heathrow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy to take pod to the airport, friendly helpful staff. Outside of hotel could do with a facelift but clean and comfortable. Food at bar ok and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for stay before flight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay before next morning flight Pod to & from hotel excellent Good pub 5 minute walk away Hotel bar good food & sky sports
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable easy access to terminal 5. The hotel is tired but the location, staff and rooms are still ok for an airport hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, reasonable price, accessable to T5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and staff are always very friendly and welcoming but we have stayed several times and feel the restaurant menu could do with a few changes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We needed a hotel close to the airport. It was just what we needed for a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shimar

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast buffet was awesomf
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and the location is perfect for Heathrow. My only slight concern was the lack of signage on the A30.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very convenient place to stay when passing through Heathrow. Love the Pods, they make getting to airport easy and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shower and comfortable bed - great location close to airport parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to airport though having a deal on with the pods would be better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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