Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5

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

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 16.50 per person)
Reception
Airport shuttle
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Bath Road, Longford, West Drayton, England, UB7 0EQ
  • Place, Thorney Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Windsor Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(311 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - double
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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 - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Windsor Castle - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Thorpe Park - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Twickenham Stadium - 24 min drive - 25.3 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
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe - ‬7 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.

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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 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$143.04, 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.

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.

Reviews

Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1113 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1000 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 461 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 2865 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to terminal. Room clean and addressed all needs for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only airport hotel in the world with no lift. Good job it’s only 2 stories. Bathroom tiny. Toilet so close to wall it’s practically unusable. Check in slow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travel pod to terminal excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the bed was very cosy and comfy after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The use of Pod certainly was a plus!! Breakfast is great, too! Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thistle Terminal 5 was the perfect location to spend a couple of days before flying home. The hotel was clean and comfortable, with extra amenities for just in case…think umbrella rental stands, uber kiosk and a board with clear directions on the different options to get to the airport. We used public transportation, and got to Terminal 5 in 5 minutes and paid less than £2. The additional cost for breakfast was well worth it, as we were fueled for our day trip. The convenient bus stop allowed us to explore the city very easily. There isn’t much to do in the exact area, but using the #81 bus we ventured to Hounslow a little area with lots of restaurants, mini groceries and the tube station. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Good hotel, great service and excellent breakfast.

Good service by all the staff, amazing views of the runway and excellent breakfast. Ample of parking and the location is great as well so all in all very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, CALGARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

NOT on Terminal 5 premises

Hotel is NOT located at Terminal 5 - you will need to commute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a pleasant enough option if you just need an overnight stay before a morning flight. The staff were very helpful, especially Deanne and Noelle on the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Fab hotel to plane spot

Great hotel. Excellent airport viewing terrace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service

Tired but convenient

Very Convenient for T5 with a 5 min transfer by driverless pod although there is a £8.50 per person per way charge. Rooms are tired and walls very thin. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Great connection to the airport, basic hotel

The hotel had a fantastic connection to terminal 5. However the hotel was very basic and the shop located inside the hotel was extremely expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent just one night here and it was comfortable. Had GF chicken wings for late night snack. There is a lot of walking to get from pod to hotel, so if you have any mobility issues, this might be a problem. I guess accessing the pod itself might be difficult too. Hotel is huge and we had many hallways and turns to get to our room. We each only had a carry on, so none of this was a problem for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Disliked: Room comfort

A few prickles.

The hotel itself was quite a distance from the T5 terminal (£20 taxi) as pod was impossible to find. Staff very helpful and dinner was good standard. Great view of airfield.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lee

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

l.b.kennerley

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025