The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges
Outdoor banquet area
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$183
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(136 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(295 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(329 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(209 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(86 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel in London City Centre
2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Property 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. 3785 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2296 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1165 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 501 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 370 out of 8117 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Use the concierge! Great deals! The view from our room was fantastic! Lots to do close by and nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, rooms were fine, not super updated or anything but adequate. There was some roof construction going on that started pretty early in the morning so just something to be aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiaone

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es maravillosa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room and very clean. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay after a little hiccup with check in, but the issue was rectified quickly so thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

River Views

Amazing views, wonderful accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jimena

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. I wish I'd had a longer stay to use all the facilities. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Largo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great watering hole and great small plates menu Loud in the room in the afternoon but the guys were cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onyedikachukwu

Traveled with family
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel can use some renovations
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Tower Hotel y staff of course. Concierge was so helpful and our down time was delicious with an amazing view. My wife was so happy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very angry and annoyed , only staying 1 night to be woken up at 7.30 by building work noise literally going on outside our room, there was not any mention of this when booking or checking in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Had a wonderful stay in London
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
VERY disappointed with the rooms. If you’re expecting high end rooms for the price you paid you’re in for a shock. There are ZERO USB ports anywhere in the room, a modern no brainer even in cheap hotels. The rooms are very dated and very basic. On the up side the views (if you pay for one) are spectacular, and I mean ridiculously good. However that shouldn’t be an offset to simple tech features like a USB port (seriously!…there are literally none in the rooms). Parking is very sketchy, don’t bother as there are VERY limited spaces and it’s £30 per day (cheaper to use public transport or taxis). Restaurant is quite good, nothing special but the food was nice and served very quickly…however it is expensive as is everything in the hotel store. There is a Tescos mini store literally 1 min walk where you can buy snacks etc. Don’t expect luxury because you’re simply not going to get it, you’re paying for the hotel name and location only.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noel was great and clean but the room was so outdated. The furniture was from the 60s and scratched. No media outlets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guzal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location and the view! The staff was lovely, will definitely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025