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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Experience the iconic Tower Bridge in London, with its striking twin towers and intricate ironwork on display.
Enjoy a city view from the comfort of your room, with a historic bridge and trees visible through the large windows.
Relax in style with a view of the iconic Tower Bridge from this outdoor seating area, featuring a fire pit and comfortable sofas.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, city views, and a comfortable seating area.
Enjoy meals with a view of the Tower Bridge from this dining area with large windows and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
(101 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
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 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
(265 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
(294 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
(192 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(75 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 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. 3576 out of 7625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2155 out of 7625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1081 out of 7625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 472 out of 7625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 341 out of 7625 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhys

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ehime

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roseann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - I liked the location of the Tower Hotel since the underground was close by and there were numerous restaurants nearby. Cons - the hotel elevators were slow. The buffet breakfast (though abundant)was pricey. My biggest complaint was the taxi service to Heathrow was supposed to be a priced price of £100 but when we got to the airport we were charged £150. Either the hotel was misleading us or the cabbie was not told of the fixed price. We did not want to complain to the cabbie since the meter clearly said £150 and we did not want to argue with him. If we stay at The tower Hotel next visit we will confirm this price with everyone concerned.,
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property, room was tired and pretty old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay in a few weeks. Great location, staff very efficient. Some rooms a little tired but acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trena

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately I couldnt give it a full 5 star rating, if it wasnt for the superb customer service, it would have gotten 2 stars. Pros: customer service, great location, super close to London Tower bridge Cons: super hot in room, the temp control didnt adjaut, when walked into the room when we first got there, the drawer of the dresser was broken, carpets dirty looking, the drain outside if tub backed up when emptying the bath water, TV kept turning off and on. Pretty much the whole room itself was a disappointment. DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT. The service sucked. Sucked even more that we had to no control of the service charge. :( But food was good at least, I guess. I really hope hotel does upgrade their rooms for a better experience. Staff was amazing on top of our requests and I really appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing room and location

The hotel was lovely. We received outstanding service from the employees. Montserrat was very welcoming and helpful with our check-in. The room was cozy and clean. The bed was very comfortable. We loved the location and how walkable it was to all the key areas and transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in an ideal location. Rooms were spacious and clean. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manfred

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Hot and Bothered

No AC in the room facing the tower bridge. When I asked to be moved to a room with working AC i was given the run around. Will never stay there or recommend anyone to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

frankie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful views of tower bridge. Very close to the tower hill station. 5 min walk to Tower of London. Great Starbucks located inside the hotel. Check-in and check-out very simple. Breakfast buffet was good, it can get very busy but food is always hot. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia, san jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buena ubicación!

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended!

Lovely hotel, fantastic location, staff could not have been more helpful! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing view of the bridge and shard.

Hotel is nice but rooms definitely need updating. We paid for a bridge view which was beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location but the rooms are very dated and were very cold. We asked for extra blankets but they said they didn’t have any and the only option for heating the room was radiant heat portable heaters, that worked intermittently. Sleeping in a freezing room with 2 portable heaters running at all times was uncomfortable to say the least. It was fairly clean and staff was nice, great location and room service from restaurant was good, but without basic creature comforts like a tolerable temperature it’s not worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TOWER HOTEL

Really nice hotel with very friendly staff and other guests. In a great location with an Uber boat dock and tube station within a 5 minute walk. Great restaurants all around and easy access to tower bridge and the Tower of London. Will definitely stay agin!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025