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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
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
(101 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Limited View

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

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(75 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
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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.

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 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. 3585 out of 7641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2157 out of 7641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1089 out of 7641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 469 out of 7641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 341 out of 7641 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

Abigail

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

Great location and staff

I was very happy with the choice. Great view and location. All staff was amazing. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

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

What a view!

Fabulous location and a lovely room with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast was lovely too. All the staff were excellent and helpful. The hotel needs a bit of TLC, looks a little tired in places and only half of the lifts worked during our stay. Having said that O would certainly recommend it and would stay again. Thank you for making our trip memorable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from Tower of London
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel close by to restaurants and tower bridge! Made travel easy and could pick up the tube/ London bus tours close by! Would recommend to friends and family. You are able to leave your bags with concierge before check in and after check out to make the most of your day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our room. It was centrally located for where we wanted to be. Easy access to the tube. Bathroom was a touch outdated but so is the city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

janice

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location in London.

Great location with helpful staff. Elevators/lifts a little slow when busy and the rooms a little tired but still good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was super nice. Hotel was clean and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward Raymond

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

2/10 Terrible

Diane Lynne, Kingsport

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Martinez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a view room - I mean, how can you beat that view? Unfortunately, and the only negative - there was construction being done from 9-5 each day - so there was a lot of noise in the day. The first room we were in had a view of the bridge, but also of the construction. Having spent extra for the view, I asked for a room on a higher floor so as not to see the construction and that was easily accommodated. Staff was nice, location convenient for touristy things, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had the best view from our room and the staff were great. Difficult to find any place in London that’s 5 star cleanliness though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unlike other hotels that has special landmarks near them cost a fortune, the Tower Hotel surprised me by the price and how one of London’s most famous landmark is right next to it. The breakfast is exact and the stay is just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is all about the views! The view of the Tower Bridge and the river is amazing. Close to the metro station, buses, etc. Lots of dining and shopping options nearby. The rooms are a bit dated but great shower and very comfortable beds make up for that. We had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Kihei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, second time I stayed there. Great view of the Tower Bridge and the Thames. Easy walking around and the Tower Hill Tube was near by.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rhys

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Traveled 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