Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow Airport near T5

The only hotel with the automated pod link between the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow and an airport hotel


Thistle Heathrow automatic driverless pods to Terminal 5

Exclusive - the automatic driverless pods between Terminal 5 & Thistle Heathrow

The Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow is at the north-west corner of Heathrow Airport along the northern perimeter road - the Bath Road close to Longford village.


The hotel is one of the closest hotels to Terminal 5 at Heathrow. The Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow is the only hotel with the automated pod link between the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow and an airport hotel. The pod is an automated capsule that runs frequently from inside Terminal 5 to the Thistle Hotel Heathrow.


There are a couple of pubs in Longford village just a 5-min walk away and a McDonald's nearby. Free local buses run every 20-30 minutes from outside the hotel to Terminal 5.

 

There are also dedicated Heathrow Hoppa buses to all the passenger terminals 2, 3 and 5 but not 4 from reception and of course the automated pod direct to Terminal 5.


On a fine day the hotel has a great viewing area and restaurant overlooking the runway at Heathrow.

 

About Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow Heathrow Airport

Number of rooms: 266

Rooms available: Double/Twin & Family Rooms for up to 4.


Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow Airport room facilities

The standard bedrooms at Thistle Heathrow have a TV and fast and free unlimited Wi-Fi so you can stay connected. Plus, in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries, iron and ironing board.

You can upgrade to executive rooms with extras like a Nespresso machine and access to complimentary mineral water.

Room service: Room service is available 24-hours a day.


Thistle Hotel Terminal 5 Heathrow Airport public facilities

Restaurant: Modern, relaxed and with amazing views over London Heathrow's main runway the restaurant is open right through the day, serving contemporary and classic dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list.

On the ground floor, the Oak & Avocado Lounge, serves a wide range of drinks and light meals in informal surroundings.

Internet: Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Car parking: Last advised as £12 per night for residents.

Long term parking packages are available at extremely attractive rates.

 

Hotel & Parking Hotel Heathrow Airport

 

Heathrow Airports Transfers & Logistics

Heathrow Hoppa - Hotel Shuttle

Thistle Hotel Heathrow Airport passenger terminal transfers

Terminal 5 to Thistle Hotel by Direct Pod in 5 minutes

The automatic driverless pods transport customers between London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 to the Thistle Hotel or the Terminal 5 business car park in just 5 minutes, at £5 per person (last advised price).

You will find the pod terminus within Terminal 5 on level 2.


Hoppa Buses to Terminals 2,3 and 5

Regulated by the airport authority and run on fixed routes, each serving 2 or 3 Heathrow airport hotels.

There are 4 passenger terminals at Heathrow numbered 2,3,4 and 5.

The hotels at Heathrow are not allowed to run their own airport shuttle vehicles between the airport and the hotels.


Hotels have one bus for Terminals 2 & 3, another for Terminals 4 & 5.

However, the Thistle Heathrow has no bus shuttle to Terminal 4.

Heathrow Hoppa - more details


Free local buses to passenger terminals

FREE public bus route 423 run from in front of the hotel to Terminal 5 around every 20-30 minutes.

From Terminal 5 you can take the Heathrow Express train free to Heathrow Central for Terminals 2 and 3.

More Details of public bus alternatives to Hoppa Bus Heathrow.

 

Airport Hotel Price

Advance Purchase Rates Plus Flexible Room Rates for all Rooms

Both flexible and cheaper advanced purchase rates are normally made available at the Thistle Terminal 5 Hotel Heathrow Airport.

Flexible rates allow cancellations up to 2pm on the date of arrival without penalty but may vary on certain rates, so check.


Vicinity around Thistle Hotel Heathrow Airport

There are some pubs within a 10-15 minute short stroll and also a McDonald’s and a Chinese and Indian restaurant.

It is possible to visit Windsor using local buses.

Simply take the 423 London public bus free to Terminal 5 where you can take the First Bus to Windsor.

A detailed guide to the Bath Road locality around the Thistle Terminal 5 Hotel Heathrow


Heathrow Bath Road West Map

Hotel & link to detail page

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