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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor banquet area
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(240 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(414 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(339 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(157 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

Standard Twin Limited View

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Bridge and Tower of London. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from The Shard and 1.3 mi (2 km) from HMS Belfast.

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • HMS Belfast - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Shard - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station - 6 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower Bridge
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.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 4459 out of 9303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2592 out of 9303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1325 out of 9303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 526 out of 9303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 401 out of 9303 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, North York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Thank you. I will always stay at your hotel when in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. The view of the Tower Bridge and Tower of London was really nice. My husband liked the Nespresso machine. Wished it had a quest refrigerator. We ate at the restaurant it was nice had a great patio right next to the Thames.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I did not like the smell of old. And how tall the bath was
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic view of Tower Bridge, easy check in and check out system. Lovely breakfast with lots of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr J R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view from the room was incredible! Clean room, friendly staff. Enjoyed the "Do not disturb" switch for the door rather than a hanger.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romeo, miami

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Huge room. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect! But the biggest issue for us was the shower set up. The showerhead had no hot water. And the handheld did but not the most convenient when trying to shower. Also no outlets on the side of the bed. O my across the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view , very comfortable bed and soft sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a reasonable price. Right by all the tourist attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A bit difficult to get to with rolling luggage if you’re walking as the hotel is located at the bottom of some stairs. The surrounding area is lively though and you can get a great view of the Tower of London and the bridge. Room service was convenient and you can find tea kettle in the desk drawer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. We love the outside views, the outside area, the inside bars. The area has a magnificent harbour area with bars, cafes and restaurants round it. The only downfall are the rooms which are very dated especially the bathroom but at least there's a bath, yeah.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with great amenities. Upgraded our room and also gave us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. Room was a little outdated and the bathroom could do with a bit of attention. However, the view from our room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean great view of Tower Bridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous, professional, smartly dressed and informative
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, situated right next to Tower Bridge. The room was very clean the bed was massive. We had a room with a fantastic view of Tower Bridge and the Thames, it looked brilliant in the evening with all the lights. Staff were friendly and helpful, will definitely stay again
View from our room on the 11th floor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025