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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
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2 bars/lounges
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
(247 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
(430 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
(353 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
(161 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
(137 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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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
  • Financial District - 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. 4570 out of 9514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2648 out of 9514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1349 out of 9514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 540 out of 9514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 407 out of 9514 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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very grand. We had a lovely visit and the staff in the hotel lobby were very friendly. Check in was easy and our room was ready earlier than expected. Although our room was quite run down and needed some touch up work completing, the beds were comfortable and the room was very spacious with good facilities. The only downside & the reason that the stay was not 5* was the way we were spoken to by one of the bar staff at the famous tower bar. We moved from the original table we were seated at to take advantage of the incredible view when a couple of tables nearby the window available. Given there were more of the same tables available with the view than we required and it was 10:30, after the last booking slot at 10pm we assumed this would not be an issue. We were however rudely shouted at across the bar area by a member of staff to tell us that if we had no booking we must move. This would never have been an issue if we were approached in the correct manner and the table was required. We did not appreciate the way this was dealt with and how we were treated afterwards by the same member of staff, whilst also remaining in the bar until before midnight to witness no new bookings enter. Overall 4* rating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and staff were brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy Macaraig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with nice view.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great, hotel itself was lovely and the staff were very friendly.. Bedroom view was great. Hotel bathroom could do with a little TLC. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, great location. Room was a bit basic and old fashioned, especially the shower. No mini bar which is fair enough but they could have still had fridges in the rooms. We like to have drinks and snacks etc in the room. To be fair they don’t advertise that they have a fridge but for the room rate you would expect it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was excellent and view from the room was amazing. Only there for 1 night but would book again if coming back to London. My daughter loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

EDWARD

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom , carpet and furniture can’t believe they still allow people to book this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Safe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean but we only had 1 towel between 2 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean with a nice view over St Katherines Dock. Staff were helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! Can't beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben Palos

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Templeton

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was OK, but could use a little TLC…chipped paint, broken door stopper in bathroom, outdated tub (very hard to climb in because it was so high off the ground.), hot water pressure very low in sink, cold water tap leaked while turned on.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyun H

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very old, needed renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT VIEW!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Zuzana

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025