Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport is the closest hotel to the terminal, just a 10-minute walk away. Travel easily to central London by train from Luton Parkway station, a short taxi ride from the hotel, or take the DART shuttle to the airport. If you're driving, we’re conveniently located near Junction 10 of the M1.
Families can enjoy a day out at Whipsnade Zoo or explore the Stockwood Discovery Centre’s museum gardens. For Harry Potter fans, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is just a 25-minute drive along the M1, offering a magical behind-the-scenes experience. If you're looking for nature, take in the stunning scenery of Barton Hills Nature Reserve, just 30 minutes away.
Need some last-minute travel essentials? Luton Point is a seven-minute drive away. During football season, cheer on Luton Town FC at Kenilworth Road Stadium, just three miles from the hotel. The University of Bedfordshire is also less than two miles away. If you have time, take a trip to St Albans to explore its historic streets and magnificent cathedral, or experience the thrill of driving a supercar at Drift Limits Race Track, just 30 minutes away.
After a busy day, watch planes take off and land while enjoying a drink from the bar, or relax with a meal in the lounge. Wind down in your comfortable room with a flat-screen TV and en-suite shower. Start your morning with a free buffet breakfast, or if you have an early flight, grab a coffee and croissant from 4 AM to keep you fueled for your journey.
"Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
My husband and I stayed here overnight after arriving back in London on a late flight. Overall, it was a great experience that provided the restful night we desperately needed.
The Pros:
* Thoughtful Room Design: The room was surprisingly spacious with a good-sized, comfortable bed. We were particularly impressed by the clever toilet door design—it can also be swung across to separate the shower area, offering a bit of extra privacy.
* Great Bathroom: The shower had fantastic water pressure and came with complimentary Dove-sponsored shampoo and shower gel.
* Perks & Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast is always a plus, and while the selection was mostly standard English breakfast items along with yogurt and cereal (okay, nothing extraordinary), the highlight was definitely the takeaway coffee option—fantastic if you need to grab and go for a flight.
* Value & Location: The price and location are hard to beat for an airport stay.
The Cons & Minor Notes:
* The Walk: The only real con is that the walk from the airport to the hotel takes about 10 minutes.
* The View: There isn't much of a view (ours looked out at the car park), but that didn't bother us at all since most guests are just there for a quick sleep and a shower.
Final Verdict:
All in all, I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. It’s reasonably priced and very convenient, especially if you need a place to crash before catching an early morning flight (though it worked well for our late arrival, too!)."