Hotel Menzies Strathmore
Luton, Bedfordshire

Formerly the Thistle Luton, the renamed Menzies Strathmore is a modern hotel situated in the centre of Luton, overlooking St. George's Square. Located just 20 minutes by train from London, 2.5 miles from Luton Airport and close to the M1, the hotel offers 152 bedrooms including executive rooms and a suite. All rooms offer ironing stations, hairdryer and satellite and pay TV, as well as a welcome tray with tea and coffee. Access to the Waves leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa and fully-equipped gym is complimentary for all guests.

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Luton is home to Luton Town Football Club, London Luton Airport and the University of Bedfordshire. The Luton Carnival held on the late May bank holiday is the largest one-day carnival in Europe. The town is famous for hat making and was home to a large Vauxhall Motors factory for many years, with the head office currently situated within the town. The main shopping area in Luton is situated in The Mall Arndale. Originally built in the 1960s/70's and opened as an Arndale Centre, construction of the shopping centre led to the demolition of a number of the older buildings in the town centre including the Carnegie library and the Corn exchange. As an ethnically diverse town, Luton has a huge variety of restaurants and eateries from different cultures to offer inhabitants and visitors.