Thistle Express with Airparks Drop & Go

Expect simplicity with a modern twist. It's all been thought of for you - continental breakfast included, wifi throughout, comfy Hypnos beds to relax on with a takeaway pizza and a drink that's all ordered from reception. Everything you need from an overnight stay, especially great value.

The Thistle Express is a modern and streamlined 3* hotel with free wifi, breakfast included, bedside charging points, comfy Hypnos beds, and a fantastic central location.

Getting to the Airport

The hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Airparks Drop and Go. Drop off your car and keys at reception and take the included shuttle bus to the airport. It takes around 14-minutes and runs regularly 24 hours a day. Directions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your booking confirmation if you need them.

Check-In: from 3.00pm. Check-Out: by 11.00am.

Parking

This package includes parking at Airparks for the duration of your trip. Overnight parking at the hotel on the night of your stay is £10. Give reception your car reg when you check-in. The hotel car park has a height restriction of 2m. On the day of your flight, drive to Airparks Drop and Go, drop off your car and keys at reception and take the included shuttle bus to the airport. It takes around 14-minutes and runs regularly 24 hours a day. When you get back, head back to the bus stop and catch the bus back to Airparks Drop and Go to pick up your keys.

Security

The car park is secured by:

• Perimeter fencing
• Floodlights
• Entry and exit barriers
• CCTV
• Regular staff patrols

Accessibility

The car park has:

• Accessible spaces and toilets, plus well-lit bus shelters
• The buses lower, and have ramps and space for a wheelchair

Give Airparks a call 30 minutes before you arrive if you need any assistance.

Rooms

Standard rooms are modern, simple and comfortable. Rooms include:

• Iron
• Hairdryer
• Laptop safe
• Blackout curtains
• Bedside charging points
• Smart TV
• Hypnos mattress

Quad rooms have a double bed and a single bed. Those aged 17 and under are classed as children.

Dining

There's no restaurant but you can order a takeaway pizza from reception.

Bar

Although there's no bar at the hotel, you can order a selection of both alcoholic and soft drinks from reception.

Breakfast

Breakfast - 6.30am to 9.30am Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am weekends

Help yourself to a delicious full English breakfast buffet - it's included in the price!

Wifi

Wifi is free throughout the hotel.

Accessibility

The hotel has one accessible room which includes:

• Vibrating pillow
• Walk-in shower
• Super-king-size bed

Map and Directions to the Thistle Express

Address

The Mall, Library Road LU1 2TR

Driving Directions

Directions will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Route planner

You can use the AA or RAC route planner tools below:

RAC Route Planner

AA Route Planner

Sat Navs: please use the postcode LU1 2TR