General Information
Located at the eastern edge of Heathrow Airport overlooking the 09L touch down zone, with direct access to Terminal 5 via the POD shuttle system.
About the Hotel
The Thistle Heathrow T5 is a 3-star hotel with 266 rooms offering convenient access to Terminal 5. Rooms are simple but functional, with free WiFi and essentials for overnight stays. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the northern runway. They offer 'stay, park and fly' deals.
Typical Rates
Rooms are typically in the £55 to £90 range per night. With short notice, rates can be much higher. The POD shuttle to Terminal 5 costs £8.00 per person.
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Things to Consider
Rooms come in Double, King, Twin, Family and Deluxe categories, with up to four occupants in some room types. All include free WiFi, air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have a mini fridge. Bathrooms are compact but functional.
Getting There
Car or Uber: Approximately 5 to 10 minutes from Heathrow terminals.
Local buses: See our guide to getting to the Heathrow Thistle hotel by bus here. The 423 from T5 stops outside the Premier Inn T5 just opposite, which is the second stop. Note a separate contactless means of payment is required for each passenger.
POD shuttle: The POD shuttle to/from T5 takes 5 minutes but costs £8 compared to £1.75 for the bus. See details of the POD process here.
Dining and Amenities
The Runway View Restaurant and Bar serves British classics and pub style fare with direct views of aircraft. Breakfast is available from 06:00. Room service is available from 14:30 to 22:00. No fitness or spa facilities.
Summary
The Thistle offers a solid no-frills stay with the unique advantage of POD access to Terminal 5. Best suited to travellers on a budget. Please register and share your comments under the Discussion tab.
Airport Pod Transport | Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
Travel between Thistle London Heathrow T5 Hotel and the airport’s Terminal 5 in just five minutes with the Heathrow Pods parking and shuttle service.
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