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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
Creator video - submitted by Game of Styles
2 bars/lounges
Family Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(250 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
(433 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
(354 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
(162 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
(139 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 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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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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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4599 out of 9572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2664 out of 9572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1363 out of 9572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 541 out of 9572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 405 out of 9572 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

Gentjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

laney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a non smoking room and it smelt strongly of cigarettes. There was also hair in the corners of the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gianni

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff and great location. Would definitely staff again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional and friendly staff. Nice size room with a lovely view. Free Consierg for storing bags before/after check in/out is a great touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Restaurant options on property were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
How lovely everyone was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived as a family of 3 (family room booked) the room wasn't ready They did kindly get a drink for us while we waited though However, little did we know, the room wasn't actually ready.. the 2nd bed wasn't made. No additional towels or cups either. Not what we wanted to discover after a busy day in London. Although again, when reported, they did come to the room with bedding . The rooms are dated but the views are brilliant and the staff were very accomodating. additional cups or
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all extremely helpful, polite and friendly, room was perfect for what we needed. Very comfy beds, clean and tidy albeit rough round the edges. I feel the walls/tiles could really do with painting and repairing. The breakfast was incredible. Full English buffet with everything you can think of. Good to have choice of milks too. Problem with an error on the hot drinks machine so had to use the other room’s machine but wasn’t a problem. Would definitely stay here again. 20 minute walk to London Bridge station across tower bridge itself.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Isabel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location with amazing views, even over the dock. Had a great early evening meal in the restaurant. Staff were so lovely. Room very clean. Bathroom a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay at the Tower Hotel as always. Helpful, friendly staff. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent excellent excellent! Very clean room, excellent customer service, excellent location, and a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to book again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025