Thistle Hotel in Heathrow

Thistle Hotel in Heathrow
  • On site parking
  • Pod is £8 each way- takes just 5 minutes and goes direct into terminal 5 - Hoppa bus £5.00
  • If using the POD you can take Heathrow Express from terminal 5 to any other teminal
  • Bus 423 free from the hotel to terminal 5
  • Thistle Hotel in Heathrow has been rated 82.3%
    by 202 previous customers.

Overview

Description of Thistle Hotel in Heathrow

The Thistle London Heathrow is situated on the airport perimeter on the main A4 Bath Road. Heathrow Airport's exciting POD transport system will take you from the hotel right into terminal 5 (£8 each way) in less than 5 minutes. If flying from another terminal the Heathrow Express can be used for from terminal 5 to the other terminals. Hoppa bus £5.00 per person

Rooms

Air Conditioning in all rooms - Fast Free unlimited Wi-Fi - Coffee and Tea Making Facilities - Complimentary Toiletries - Direct Dial Telephone - Flat Screen LCD TV with Freeview - Hairdryer - Iron & Ironing Board -Room Safe - Work Desk - Trouser Press

Disabled/Wheelchair Facilities

None at present

Parking Arrangements

Parking is on site at the hotel. When arriving to the hotel pick a ticket and park in Car Park A. When returning to pick up the car go to the reception with your confirmation to get your ticket validated for exit.

Additional Days Parking Charge

£18.00 per day

Airport Transfer Details

Pod is £8 each way to terminal 5 - If flying from another terminal the Heathrow Express can be used for from terminal 5 to the other terminals. Alternatively guest can take bus 423 for free from the hotel to terminal 5 or the Hoppa bus to all terminals.

Pod is £8 each way to terminal 5

Eating & Drinking

Lobby Lounge-Opening Hours: From 7am - 5pm daily Cuisine: Light lunch menu including sandwiches and pizza and Runway Restaurant Opening Hours: Restaurant times: 5pm-10pm Bar times: 5pm-10pm Both are located on the first floor. Please note that there is no lift to the first floor-Cuisine: Modern British and European; Runway Bar and Terrace Opening Hours: Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00

Breakfast Charges

Restaurant open from 7.00AM for breakfast. Breakfast is charged at £15 per person for full English breakfast if you buy a voucher on check-in.

Leisure

Check-in / Check-Out

Check-in: 15:00 Check-Out: 12:00

Checking in or checking out outside of these times may be possible but will be subject to the hotels availability and may incur an additonal charge.

Additional Notes

Just one of the many Hotels near Heathrow Airport available from FHR.

Good value airport hotel. Easy to use the Heathrow Pod from hotel. Although menu was limited the food was good. Will definitely use this hotel again if flying from Heathrow

Rating 4 out of 5

Karine 07 Aug 2016 21:47 Verified Customer
The Thistle is a very reasonable choice for a pre-flight stay. The place looks as if it could do with a refurb but the rooms are comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed an excellent fish and chip supper with a good quality wine on the terrace overlooking the runway. Recommended.

Rating 4 out of 5

Rosemary Harris 01 Aug 2016 10:45 Verified Customer
Arrived at hotel at 10pm to find there were no parking spaces because the car parks were taken up by a conference that was due to finish after 11pm. Eventually parked at 11.30pm and got to my room for midnight before getting up at 5pm. I was not the only guest to experience this. The pod facility is very god, but even on my return a week later at 2pm other guests were driving in and out of the hotel experiencing the same problem I had. Will not use this facility again, sorry.

Rating 2 out of 5

Stephan Popadynec 15 May 2016 21:11 Verified Customer
The room was spacious and well equipped with very comfortable beds and pillows. Parking was easy and near to the hotel. The directions to the hotel said not to follow SatNav but to follow the written instructions. We tried to do this and got hopelessly lost so put on SatNav and it took us straight to the hotel! Taxi to the airport was efficient if a little expensive at £18. On our return we just got a taxi at the taxi stand at the airport and it was only £110.

Rating 4 out of 5

Lorna Dewar 18 Apr 2016 16:26 Verified Customer
Brilliant location. Greeted by a very polite receptionis. Hotel is tired and old but very clean. The access to the pod service is great so would highly recommend.

Rating 5 out of 5

Phil 27 Nov 2015 21:33 Verified Customer
Room clean and comfortable check in quick and easy . Don't recommend eating there ordered food and drinks in restaurant waited over half an hour for drinks that only arrived after we asked where they were then dinner took an hour and then was awful chicken very dry in fact inedible service appalling . On the plus side very convenient for the terminal using the pod . Would stay here again but would eat before I arrived.

Rating 3 out of 5

Jeanette wilson 19 Nov 2015 12:10 Verified Customer
Compared with the previous stays, the standard of service improved a lot. It used to take more than 30 minutes only to check in or out, however, this last time, everything including requesting assistance with luggage was dealt promptly and politely. Will definitely book again as long as the hotel management maintains the level of service for customers. Thanks!

Rating 5 out of 5

Frequest LHR user 14 Nov 2015 11:28 Verified Customer
Everything went very well

Rating 5 out of 5

Liz 07 Nov 2015 10:32 Verified Customer
Staff on arrival were very helpful and whilst initially we were confused we were quickly shown our parking area and timings for our shuttle bus. It might help if there was a board or screen showing timings for the shuttles though as some other= passengers near us asked us for timings. The hotel reception was clean and well laid out and although the rooms were basic were clean, had tea and coffee with on-suit bathrooms. Overall, we would stay there again as good value.

Rating 4 out of 5

pete pritchard 02 Oct 2015 10:16 Verified Customer
Very satisfied with the Hotel but the directions to the Hotel Hoppa at Terminal 5 were confusing.

Rating 4 out of 5

Peter Brooks 30 Sep 2015 15:31 Verified Customer
Easy to book & good value for money - however actually finding a suitable parking space at the hotel was something of a challenge as the car park was full and prople were parked on the grass verges, on the hatched areas by the roundabout in the entrance driveway and a lot of drivers were complaining about this.

Rating 4 out of 5

Pete Wolf 28 Sep 2015 16:17 Verified Customer
Very happy with room etc. minor issue on arriving, as the hotel was holding a large wedding reception at the time and car parking was limited to being outside main entry into reception, so likely to cause issue to others. Reception were quite happy for me to leave car there, but I didn't wish to hav a telephone call during e night to move etc, and we were departing at 6am to Heathrow. Later another visit to reception, and they provide somebody to accompany me to find car parking space so all in all, good service. Unfortunately when I visited the bar for food, choice of toasted rolls limited to two, and unfortunately the bar staff member spoilt the first, as it completely stuck to the hot plates, ruining the toasty, and so second one was barely hot inside, just to try and ensure it was edible.

Rating 4 out of 5

Skyrunner 21 Sep 2015 20:28 Verified Customer
Ok hotel for the money. We had no overhead lights in our room when we arrived which meant we couldn't use the bathroom without keeping the door open! Therefore we couldn't have a shower in the dark. After 2 calls to reception (when we were told each time it would be a "few minutes") an hour and a half later no one had been to fix the lights so we went off to get some food. Had to ask again at reception when we got back and they then came and fixed the lights. Plenty of parking on-site and overall ok for the price.

Rating 3 out of 5

16 Aug 2015 21:09 Verified Customer
A trouble-free service although the hotel was not well sign-posted and even the suggested postcode for satnavs failed to take us to the hotel although it got us close enough to spot it. The bedroom was small but the service was excellent. We liked the pod that took us to the Terminal. We would use the service again

Rating 4 out of 5

K. K. Chan 05 Aug 2015 11:36 Verified Customer
Booking itself problematic as the site didn't enable me to book more than one night. I therefore had to book 2*1 night and run the risk I'd have to move rooms! No response from the site customer service email address either when I messaged them to understand how to book 2 nights... Hotel slightly dated but absolutely fine for a couple of nights. Tap in bathroom constantly leaking. Extra set of towels that was announced in the bathroom, not in the wardrobe as stated so had to request a further set. Restaurant and cafe good value and the Runway restaurant fun to sit in and watch take offs from alarmingly close quarters!

Rating 4 out of 5

Julie 20 Jul 2015 11:57 Verified Customer
had a great stay here, very clean and tidy. Food was very good. Had a problem with or bill but didn't pick the it up till we were halfway to the airport, but when we got back and queried it they sorted it out straight away with no problems. Good customer service 10/10. Great that we could get the pod to terminal 5, saves loads of hassle.

Rating 4 out of 5

peter w 30 Jun 2015 11:14 Verified Customer
Great hotel for a one night stay Evening meal very good and the location of the bar and restaurant over looking the runway was fab The POD to terminal 5 was perfect Will use this hotel again

Rating 5 out of 5

Derek and Maureen Jones 26 Jun 2015 17:24 Verified Customer
Excellent service and parking facilities. Great view of the aircraft taking off from the bar and restaurant areas. Will certainly use again.

Rating 5 out of 5

Philip Cox 21 Jun 2015 13:26 Verified Customer
Very suitable for a short overnight stay. Arrived late at midnight and had a quick efficient check in and left at 6 am .

Rating 1 out of 5

W ross 06 May 2015 21:20 Verified Customer
Ideal for our purpose of joining an early flight and parking the car. We wI'll certainly use it again

Rating 3 out of 5

Peter Brooks 21 Apr 2015 17:14 Verified Customer
A nice hotel but we didn't know it doesn't have a lift so very gratful we had a room on the ground floor! Nice meal in The Runway restaurant. Shame The Pod wasn't running to the airport we had to take the shuttle bus which took longer. Good value for money overall.

Rating 4 out of 5

S.Zebedee 23 Mar 2015 18:11 Verified Customer
Directions to the hotel were confusing. The hotel was adequate. The room was fine but a long walk from reception. Service at reception was slow. Toilets in reception were in need of cleaning. Food was only served in 1 of the 2 bars, which was very crowded so it was difficult to get served. We chose this hotel for the Heathrow pod which goes "directly from the hotel" so were somewhat aggrieved to have a fair walk outside in the cold and rain, though we certainly thought the pod was great. The carparks were badly signposted but we very much liked the fact that our car stayed where it was and we did not have to hand over the keys.

Rating 3 out of 5

Alison Lewis 12 Feb 2015 13:40 Verified Customer
Myself and my partner were very happy with our staff at your hotel. We found it really easy to find and was very please with the service provided.

Rating 3 out of 5

Anita Page 13 Jan 2015 10:03 Verified Customer
met our needs dequately

Rating 3 out of 5

John and Carol 11 Jan 2015 16:01 Verified Customer
Very convenient and good value stay and park. It would help to know how long the Hoppa to T2 would take, or arrival time. Food in the restaurant was fine.

Rating 5 out of 5

Jakki Foote 27 Dec 2014 11:37 Verified Customer

Map and Directions

Address:

Thistle London Heathrow
Bath Road
Longford
West Drayton
Middlesex
UB7 0EQ

Directions for Thistle Hotel in Heathrow

From the west M4. At junction 5 (A40/ B470) leave the motorway and at the roundabout take the third exit A4, signposted Colnbrook. Travel along the A4 and follow signs for Heathrow and Hounslow. At traffic signals turn right, signposted M25, Heathrow Airport and Staines. After approximately 300 metres, at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the Old Bath road. Travel through Longford village and the hotel will be 250 metres on the right-hand side.

From London M4. A the M4, junction 4, take the 1st exit which is signposted Heathrow Terminals 1,2 and 3. At the next roundabout with the Concorde take the second exit signposted Terminal 4. After approximately 30 metres, take the first exit off the roundabout signposted exit Slough A4. At the traffic lights, turn left onto the A4, signposted Staines. Travel along Bath Road and just before McDonalds and the Total petrol station turn left onto Old Bath road. The hotel is located 100 metres on the left-hand side.

From M40, M25 Junction 15. At the M40 junction 1A joining the M25 follow signs for Heathrow. Stay on the M25 to junction 15 and join the M4 heading towards Heathrow and London. At junction 4 of the M4 take the third exit right, following signs for Terminals 1,2 and 3. At the next roundabout with the Concorde take the second exit signposted Terminal 4. After approximately 30 metres, take the first exit off the roundabout signposted exit Slough A4. At the traffic lights, turn left onto the A4, signposted Staines. Travel along Bath Road and just before McDonalds and the Total petrol station turn left onto Old Bath road. The hotel is located 100 metres on the left-hand side.

If booking a parking package, when arriving to the hotel pick a ticket and park in Car Park A.
When returning to pick up the car go to the reception with your confirmation to get your ticket validated for exit.

Heathrow POD will take you from the hotel right into terminal 5 (£8 each way) in just 5 minutes. If flying from another terminal the Heathrow Express can be used free of charge from terminal 5 to the other terminals.
There are several options for getting to the airport. We'd recommend using the POD, which is connected to the hotel via an outside walkway.

To get to T5:
The POD takes 5 minutes to get to T5 and costs £8 per person each way. You can buy tickets for the POD shuttle at the hotel reception. You'll get an access code and directions to the POD at the hotel's reception.
It leaves every 3 minutes and runs from 3am - 1am on weekdays, from 3am - 11pm on Saturdays and from 4am - 11pm on Sundays.
- Use the machine to call the POD - Once you get in, press the button for T5 - You'll arrive at Car Park Level 2, Business Parking and take the lift to Departures.

A taxi to T5 will cost around £16 and an MPV Taxi from £23.50.

Or you can take the Free Local Bus No: 423 or bus No: 7 from bus stop close to the hotel, from the hotel to terminal 5. On return from T5 to the hotel, Bus No: 423 can be caught from bus stop 6 and Bus No:7 from bus stop 8 at Terminal 5.

Transfers via the Hotel Hoppa* to T5 are charged at £5 single per adult. Children under 15 travel free (subject to change) if you buy them from the driver. Bus stops outside the hotel reception.

To get to T2 and T3

HEATHROW HOPPA TRANSFERS: BUS H4 to/from terminals 2 - 3 Transfers via the Hotel Hoppa are charged at £5 single per adult. Children under 15 travel free (subject to change) if you buy them from the driver.

Via the POD to T2, T3: Take the POD shuttle to T5 first, then use the free Heathrow Express train to get to T2 or T3

A taxi to T2 or T3 will cost around £13 and an MPV Taxi from £19.00

To get to T4:

The Hoppa* doesn't run to T4. You will need to take the Hoppa to T2 and from there catch the free Heathrow Express to T4.

Via the POD to T4: Take the POD shuttle to T5 first, then use the free Heathrow Express train to get to T4
A taxi to T4 will cost around £18 and an MPV Taxi from £23.50.

*The 'Hoppa bus' and the POD are services run by third party operators and do not form part of the package purchased and any other information, not part of the package is subject to change without notice.

Central London is easily accessible by the London Underground stations and the Heathrow Express.




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Questions

Hi, Could you please let me know the cost of the hoppa bus to terminal 3? Thank you. The hoppa bus is £5.00 per person each way
C an you go directly from hotel to terminal 3 without going to terminal 5 first? and if so approximately how long does it take?You can get the Heathrow Hoppa Bus from outside the hotel which runs to all terminals. It takes approximately 20 minutes to terminal 3
Where is the nearest rail connectionIf you get the shuttle bus or pod from the hotel to the airport they have regular trains running
Where is the nearest rail connectionIt would be at terminal 5 - you can get the POD monorail system from the hotel to terminal 5

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