Thistle Hotel Reviews

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We recently stayed at the Thistle Heathrow T5 for a quick overnight before an early flight, and overall, it was a solid airport hotel experience. We booked a Deluxe King Room directly through Thistle's website, which turned out to be the cheapest option available—good value for the price. The location is very convenient, especially when arriving from Terminal 5. The driverless pods made for a quick and easy 5-minute journey, and it was just a 2-minute walk to reception from the pod station. Check-in was smooth and hassle-free, which is exactly what you want after a day of travel. The room itself was a bit dated, but honestly, that’s to be expected from an airport hotel catering to short stays. What mattered more was that it was clean, the bed was comfy, and the pillows were decent. There were tea and coffee facilities, which was a nice touch. There was a bit of noise late at night and early morning as other guests came and went, but again, that’s par for the course with a hotel this close to a major terminal. The automated shop/bar in reception was handy but definitely overpriced. Fortunately, there’s an Esso garage and a McDonald’s just a short walk (about 100m) from the entrance, which is helpful if you want to grab snacks or a quick meal. The only real downside was an unexpected fire alarm just as we were leaving. There was little direction from staff, who didn’t seem sure what was going on. It didn’t seem serious, as it stopped once we reached the car park, but still—it could’ve been handled better. Overall, if you’re looking for a clean, affordable, and conveniently located hotel for a short stay near Heathrow, the Thistle T5 is a good pick—just don’t expect luxury, and pack a bit of patience if anything unexpected crops up.