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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Lobby
Outdoor banquet area
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪84 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

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(456 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
(28 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
(21 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
(372 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
(174 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
(146 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
(37 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
(32 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
(111 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
  • St Katherine's Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Shard - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

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. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 complimentary bottled water.
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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • 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

  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4769 out of 9913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2799 out of 9913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1391 out of 9913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 544 out of 9913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 410 out of 9913 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monte alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the view of the bridge was outstanding. It really is an excellent location. Breakfast was also excellent and the omelette station was a fantastic addition. We didn’t have breakfast until 10am and although busy we didn’t feel we had to wait for anything. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The hotel had plenty of places to eat, drink, snack or grab a coffee. My only negatives were that check in took some time (although the self check in machines are great) and the wait for elevators can be a while. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
The view from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotels I've stayed at. Great location, amazing views of the river and the Tower Bridge, many attractions nearby, good room service, nice restaurants, accommodating staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Location: Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Concierge amenities were great for us as we were off to see a show in Shaftesbury Avenue 🎭 The hotel is lovely and there’s lots of eateries around St Katherine’s Dock 🍽️ The chap who checked us in could do with some people skills and should learn not to show his contempt for divorced woman on his face when checking them in Our room was great and the sofa bed had been made us for us so that was good when we’d gotten to the room around 10 p.m. I’d love to say here for longer ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only 1 towel in the room. Rang down to get another but it never arrived. Room look very dated. Old fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel a courteous staff. I loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of the bridge and river rooms are clean but a little dated nice handy bars and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jade

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ledgerwood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very good and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but good location and fantastic view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with a view of Tower Bridge. Great room, breakfast, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clare, Inverness shire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for our anniversary and the staff were very accommodating! The view of tower bridge was unbelievable. Clean rooms, comfy bed, great shower! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saroj

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thendo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location, clean, well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Lynn

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Yolande

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall the hotel was fine although it is looking a bit tired and in need of a makeover. Rooms / bathrooms and fixtures can do with some refreshing .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at The Tower. Location couldn't be more perfect. Friendly and helpful staff, especially at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026