All you need to know about Luton

At SilverDoor, we have a wide variety of serviced apartments in Luton in our portfolio, including studio, one, two, three and four bedroom serviced apartments. Our extensive portfolio ensures guests have a range of options to choose from during their business trip. Luton is a city located in Bedfordshire, about 30 miles north of London. Luton is famous for its diverse economy and being home to the University of Bedfordshire. The economy of the city has traditionally been based around manufacturing and engineering, although recently the focus has shifted towards the service and retail sectors. With a lot of green space in and around the town it is an idyllic area. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STAYING IN LUTON? 

Travel in Luton 

Luton is known for being a commuter town so has a plethora of ways to travel around the area. Luton Airport is just a seven-minute drive away from the centre, allowing international business travellers to easily access the capital. There are three railway stations in the city, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and Leagrave Train station, all within walking distance of our portfolio of Luton serviced apartments. However, guests can easily walk everywhere as the town is fairly small, so nothing is too far away from the centre.  

Shopping and Food in Luton 

The main shopping area in Luton is ‘The Mall Luton which has over 100 stores under one roof including a variety of leading highstreet stores and restaurants. In terms of food, Nakorn Thai Restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes and set menus, all offering vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Perfect when trying to impress a new colleague on a business lunch. La Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant, reviewed as a ‘hidden gem in Luton’, just a short walk from Luton Train Station, a great place for guests to visit before arriving at their choice of serviced apartments in Luton. Both restaurants were picked as Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choices in 2021.  

Things to do in Luton 

From 1708, The Crawley family owned the Stockwood Park estate and House, but after vacating it in 1939, the house was demolished, and the council took over the area. Stockwood Park is a 100-hectare green space in Luton. Since being owned by the council, the park has gained many new amenities including: Stockwood Park Discovery featuring a programme of interactive exhibitions, the Golf Centre where you can enjoy a short game or buy membership if staying on a longer-term stay and the café area where guests can enjoy a drink and watch the world go around.  

If looking for somewhere more upbeat, The Bear Club is a jazz and music venue in the centre of Luton, hosting an array of bands and comedy acts every weekend. A great place to grab a drink and enjoy some music before setting back in your Luton serviced apartment. 

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LUTON 

Luton International Carnival happens every May on the streets of Luton, produced by the UK Centre for Carnival Art which opened in 2009. It’s the UK’s biggest one day carnival and the day is filled with carnival bands, food and drink vendors, and aims to represent carnivals from all around the world. With incredible colourful costumes and dances, the carnival is a must visit.  

For over 200 years Luton was the main centre of ladies’ hat making and has since been famous as a hat making town. Luton's football team is even nicknamed “the Hatters”, after the town's history with hats. 

WHAT IS A SERVICED APARTMENT? 

Serviced apartments in Luton are perfectly designed spaces for corporate travellers in need of a home away from home whilst away on business. They are a combination of a hotel service and a private residence, in terms of space and facilities. Luton serviced apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen to cook your own food, living area to enjoy a film and a comfortable bed, perfect after a long day of business.  

WHY CHOOSE A SERVICED APARTMENT IN LUTON WITH SILVERDOOR? 

With a wide selection of serviced apartments in the city of Luton, we provide business travellers with the ideal accommodation options when staying for extended periods of time. Serviced apartments in Luton offer the convenience of being a short train ride away from the centre of London as well as being home to Luton airport so flying into the town is easy. Silverdoor can provide 24/7 support before, during, and after your stay and find the perfect apartment for guests no matter the size, budget or location – we ensure every property in our portfolio are of a high standard. 

Luton Hoo, an impressive country house in the city of Luton

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