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
Thorney Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Thames River - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Thames Path - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Airport Bowl - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
Royal Holloway, University of London - 12 min drive - 11.9 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
Pret A Manger - 7 min drive
Wagamama - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Giraffe - 7 min drive
About this property
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
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. Wrap up your day with a 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 self 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
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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 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 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
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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London Thistle Heathrow
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Thistle Heathrow London
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Thistle London Hotel
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Thistle London Heathrow Hotel West Drayton, Greater London
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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
The staff was excellent. Loved knowing if plane was on time. Very clean. Unfortunately, toiletries weren't monitored well so conditioner in shower was empty.
Carrie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Atrik
27 Jan 2026
Atrik
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Robert
26 Jan 2026
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Seema
26 Jan 2026
Seema
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
alan, Bury St. Edmunds
Travelled with partner
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean,quiet hotel in perfect location with very friendly staff. Well done all
alan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Michael
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cheap and effective if you are departing from T5 Heathrow as guests can use Pod Parking to get there.
But no lift for heavy suitcases and expect other guests to be noisy getting up early for their flights.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Salima
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable
Salima
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nigel
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good for a stay near Heathrow.
Bus 423 for an easy 6 minute ride from stand 6 terminal 5.
Room was very clean. Staff were very helpful. Very accessible from terminal 5.
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Katie
24 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huge, comfy bed. Great service in restaurant, especially Kevin and amazing aircraft views
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
John
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was andequate and comfortable enough and had a decent sleep but you can hear people coming and going all hours of course. Very convenient for terminal 5 and the pod and the parking which use to be called business parking I believe, which is why I give 4/5.You can self check in and even buy a code for the pod whilst you do it.
Great location that is literally on the doorstep of the pod for terminal five.
Excellent staff and reasonable price food with massive portions.
Additionally, we arrived at about 13:00 and were check-in to a room straight away at no extra cost.
There is also a McDonald’s restaurant about 200 yards away and an excellent pub about a quarter of a mile away in the other direction.
There is no overhead cover from pod station to the reception. Difficult to access reception when it rains.
Gajapathy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Xavier
22 Jan 2026
Xavier
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was nice. I didn’t interact with staff as check in was all digital. Very convenient for the airport.
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Alison
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean and comfortable. Bathroom a bit dated but a night before a flight it’s fine.
Beds comfortable infact I’m buying one of the duvets when I’m home.
Breakfast, adequate but won’t purchase again if est on route, I’d stay again