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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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.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gretta
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staying at the Thistle Hotel has been the strat of our holiday for the last few years. Entering the bar and restaurant is so relaxing and the easy if arriving and next morning departing via the POD is just the icing on the cake.
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were super friendly, just what I needed after a very long journey! Room was simple, but quiet and comfortable.
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
So convenient, got to room quickly and room was clean and comfy
Cheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The liocarion is fantastic for terminal 5 as you can get the pods straight there
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The price was good for the location, it was clean and comfortable. The main hotel is lovely, the staff are friendly and helpful.
Carlos
Australia Australia
Location near the airport. Easy access by taxi. Restaurant inside, even though it's a bit expensive. Breakfast available from 6:30 am Staff were pleasant. Room was comfortable and warm
Rachel
South Africa South Africa
The staff were fantastic, very warm and welcoming. We had booked for two nights with a view to only checking in at 6am on the morning of the first night and I was concerned that, because we hadn’t checked in the evening before, we would be classed...
Stevan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bus every 20 mins Just 2 stops on bus from terminal 5. Excellent value clean tidy and got upgrade would return
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were very helpful and friendly Rooms are perfect for overnight stay for Heathrow and food at The Aviator is good
Glenna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very good location for terminal 5 . The shuttle wasn't working so a free bus ride was offered to the airport which was excellent. The bed was very comfortable and the food in the restaurant bar was good value for money. I had a pizza 🍕 and it was...

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.

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.