Located in West Drayton (Heathrow Villages), Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 is within a 15-minute drive of Windsor Castle and Pinewood Studios. .This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Twickenham Stadium and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Thorpe Park.
What's nearby
Windsor Castle - 11 min drive
Pinewood Studios - 12 min drive
LEGOLAND® Windsor - 13 min drive
Thorpe Park - 14 min drive
Twickenham Stadium - 16 min drive
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 conference center, in the vicinity of Windsor Castle
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 offers 266 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This West Drayton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
Make yourself at home in one of the 266 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Aviator Sports Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in West Drayton? This hotel has 5490 square feet (510 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Aviator Sports Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Lobby Lounge - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Aviator Sports Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 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 center
Conference center (5,490 square feet 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
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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
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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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 18 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Staff very rude
Tried calling multiple times before our staff every time they hung up
Never responded to emails
Hotel security told my 1year old daughter to shut up and be quite
Hotel very tired and needs work
Perfectly utilitarian and suits an overnight stay pre or post flight before next day connecting. Hotel is quite tired but clean and comfortable. No lifts though so depending on room location, with large bags, this can be impractical. Aviator bar/restaurant overlooking the runway is the star of the show watching all the landings and drink selection plus staff are great
Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Surprised bins had no liners and towels were changed everyday. I would have been happy to use same towels for my three night stay. Could have done with sanitary bags in bathroom and some biscuits in the room. Kettle wasn’t working and housekeeping dealt with it straightaway! Room service was quick and efficient. Breakfast was nice but would have been nicer with hash browns! Reception staff were polite and helpful at all times.
Tired hotel, small room, quite a walk to room with no lift, but friendly reception staff and it does the job fine for an overnight stay. POD a bit pricey (£32 for 2) but it is convenient to not have to worry about bus times etc. We’d stay again, it’s fine!
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Traveled with group
Sep 20, 2024
My stay at Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 was fine overall. The hotel itself is quite basic, but it gets the job done, especially if you're looking for a convenient spot near Terminal 5. One thing to be aware of is the cost of the pods that transport you to and from the terminal – they charge £8 each way per person, which isn’t always clear upfront. It’s something to keep in mind if you're considering the hotel based on budget, as it can add up.
The room was decently comfortable, and the double glazing with secondary glass did a great job of blocking out the noise from the nearby planes. I barely noticed the airport activity, which was a nice surprise. All in all, a convenient option for quick access to Terminal 5, but do factor in the pod charges when booking.
Usually stay at the Sofitel T5, decided to try here and transfer with the pods. Quick and friendly check in, good value food in restaurant and easy pod transfer.
We chose this hotel for its proximity to Terminal 5. If we had been informed about transport links we would have taken their monorail and saved ourselves a wait of an hour for the hotels shuttle.
It was a nice place to stay near airport if you have to take another flight, the only negative was that there is no lift and you have to carry your luggage up to the stairs to go to your room.
Dated scruffy furniture. Net curtain at window would only pull halfway closed
No info from trainee at check in. Had to ask about bar and wrong opening hours given. No info about pod back to terminal.
Bar staff very friendly.
Would not choose to stay again unless no other choice