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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room
2 bars/lounges

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

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Map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Shard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(108 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(127 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(270 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(301 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(194 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(79 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Tower of London and 3 minutes by foot from Tower Bridge. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Shard and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from HMS Belfast.

What's nearby

  • Tower Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Tower Hill Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Courage Yard - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 801 guestrooms featuring Smart 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 safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Vicinity, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 18 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Vicinity - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Lawn - This bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 21.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • The Lawn
  • Vicinity
  • VU from the Tower

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 21.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3632 out of 7766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2198 out of 7766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1109 out of 7766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 480 out of 7766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 347 out of 7766 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just came home from our stay and we have really enjoyed it! We had a suite and the view was absolutely fantastic! We could not stop looking outside at the bridge and the surrounding buildings. The staff were fantastic and helpful. We are already planning to come back again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was right in the heart of the city.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was a perfect location to watch my daughter run her marathon. The staff was friendly, helpful, and fast. My view was spectacular!I loved it, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing location, with staff that are professional and friendly. Five stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location and price are optimal. However, what people don't realize that it is a very large hotel and holds many people. The hotel is a tad outdated and needs some repair. 2 of 4 lifts did not work, and the shower water was luke warm at best. The staff was quick and efficient in response. Breakfast bar was good but Varsity restaurant was just a fast food restaurant/bar combo.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tower Hotel is located in a great area, close to transportation, but walkable as well. Restaurant onsite is very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Iyemay

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dee A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location to Tower Bridge and underground for transportation. Good restaurants nearby. Good value. Only negative was that only 2 elevators were working and the hotel was full. Lots of waiting around.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fabulous, right next to the Tower Bridge. The views of the bridge & water were incredible! Lots of great restaurants and shops within a 5-10 minute walk. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There is a little convenience store in the lobby and a Starbu.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little tired looking, need some tlc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view of the Tower Bridge! Great location and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obidike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with a nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old but good

The hotel is old with incredibly slow lifts and a toilet handle that needs a special touch. But the location and view is spectacular. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Watertown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, upgrade to bridge view was worth it! Was able get every where we wanted by foot, tube or Uber boat. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025