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
Airport shuttle
Reception
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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Bath Road, Longford, West Drayton, England, UB7 0EQ
  • Thorpe Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Windsor Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(225 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

West Drayton

At Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5, you'll be 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Windsor Castle and 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Twickenham Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Aviator Sports Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lobby Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. 5490 square feet (510 square metres) of event facilities include 11 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Heathrow Villages hotel include Pinewood Studios and LEGOLAND® Windsor.

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

  • ‪Giraffe - Heathrow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Plane Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BA Galleries Club Lounge North - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

Hotel with a restaurant, in the vicinity of Windsor Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, 11 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5490 square feet (510 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star West Drayton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 266 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 5490 sq ft of conference space
  • 510 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This West Drayton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 on 11 Aug 2025 start from AU$123.07, 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.

Is parking available at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yep, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 has an uncovered self car park for GBP 18 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

The closest beach to Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 is Ruislip Lido Beach (12.6 km).

Does Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers enjoy the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 999 out of 2584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 936 out of 2584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 384 out of 2584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 2584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 2584 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Earl, Meteghan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gwilym

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heung

Disliked: Amenities
none
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient to either take the local bus or the POD to the hotel. A lot of stress is removed worrying about how much time you need to get to airport. Just a few minutes on the POD. We use the hotel as our first night sleep then off and about. Departing is just made more simple this way. You can ride train from the airport into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heathrow T5 Hotel

Great location, just a few minutes on the bus to / from T5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lara Seph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect for basic stay for LHR T5

Perfectly cheap and cheerful for an overnighter before an early-ish flight from LHR T5. Very basic and a little tired, but had all you needed - shower and a clean bed - for a quick stopover. Breakfast was very nice and when factored into the room cost (£15 each if purchased on site) made the stay an absolute bargain. Local 423 bus only 2 stops to/from airport, stops right outside the hotel. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Comfortable. I thought the hotel was actually in the Terminal Building so was a bit disappointed that it needed a bus ride to get there from the Terminal. Apart from that everything was good. I especially enjoyed the view of the runway from the Aviator restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need to come here and use those pods to the terminal. Like tiny little peas. 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wa clean very convenient to get to and from terminal 5 t Heathrow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katarina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathijs, Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gertrude

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable but awkward location.

I needed a place to stay at Terminal five for an early flight to Madrid. The room was clean and quiet with lots of pillows and nothing thread-bare. My only complaint is that it was not clear when I booked that this hotel is not actually right at Terminal 5. This would have been acceptable if there had been an up-front account of the "pod" service when I booked, and where to find it at the terminal. I did not know about this, and waited for half an hour for a London transit bus which a MArks and Spencers employee advised me about. I used the pod service on the return. It cost eight pounds, but was fun because I had never used such a transit device before. If I ever need to use Terminal five again, I would consider this place because it is good value for money, but I might be tempted to stay at a hotel right at the airport, even if it is not at the right terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good price and reasonable bed comfort wise but the fixtures and fittings in the room were old and tired. Looked like 1980’s bathroom and bedroom furniture. I didn’t stay for breakfast as I left too early. The pods are fun but overpriced and you don’t save money per person if there is more than one person using the pods.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024