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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

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

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Sleeper Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Twin Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(253 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

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

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Standard Double Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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 request (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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • 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

  • No elevator
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3521 out of 7493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2128 out of 7493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1061 out of 7493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 455 out of 7493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 328 out of 7493 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

Courtney Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sink faucet dripped nonstop, AC didn't work, carpet dirty. Asked staff to address the issues, nothing happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Miwako

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Melrose Park

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

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right at tower bridge with and underground 5 mins away, would recommend and stay again, we had a room that looked out on to St Katherine’s dock which was to the back of the hotel which was a good outlook aswell, rooms where cleaned daily, we never used then restaurant or bar so couldn’t comment on them, all staff where friendly and approachable. Am overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey, Wake Forest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The view of the tower bridge was breathtaking. The staff were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guff w fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby, Sparks

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I would have given a 5 star ratings had it not for one rude employee. The guy at the concierge was VERY RUDE and discriminating. I returned a borrowed adapter and asked if I can get a receipt that I returned it. He told me is a VERY RUDE and HIGH tone voice "you don't get a receipt, you were not charge!" I replied saying I still want to get a paper that you received it back. He got more angry and raised his voice more! So disgusting person- if yu can call him that. I registered this comment immediately to the manager on duty.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Miami

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Chelmsford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right near tower bridge. Very nice hotel but a bit dated. Heat ac has issues, was working when I first got there, so room was very warm (this was late Feb), they did get it working but I did keep windows open the whole time so temp was cool. Bed comfy and room was a great size, not small like most European rooms. Shower was a bit strange, lots of air blowing at you, but warm and enjoyable. Loved in room tea service.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Wished we stayed longer

Sadly only stayed one night as we were going to a show, but wished we stayed longer. Would definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reqlly enjoyed the hospitality of the hotel. My room was clean, modern, and had a nice view overlooking the pier. The hotel even had umbrellas and portable chargers to rent for the day. It was 10 min walk from the underground and being next to the tower was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is pretty basic, two bottled water provided but no kettle if you want hot drinks. Good view of the river. Easy walk to nearby restaurants and train stations. You can hear the people talking especially if the room was near the lift. Not good for light sleeper like me. All in all it’s okay for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is simply fascinating, what a view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

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

Tower Hotel London

This was my first international solo trip and I am so glad I picked this hotel. I chose a Tower View room. And it did not dissapoint. The view was amazing. The staff was super nice. I couldn't figure out how to do room service one night, the concierge desk was able to help me out and get me a late night dinner delivered. This will ptobably be my go to hotel whenever I come to London. Loved it. Cant wait to come back,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were very friendly, check in was fast and easy. They allowed us to store our bags when we arrived in the morning. The location is great! Very easy to access the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Grant, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was sooooo cold. Space heater did not help. Love the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, under 10min walk to Tower Hill underground station. They also provided luggage storage after we checked out giving us more time to see London before our evening flight out. Staff was friendly and welcoming, will definitely stay here again when back in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carolynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st impression wasn’t great, but was overall pleased with our stay. Initially was given a 3rd floor room. It was mediocre - bed was hard, room needed updates. 1st night we heard banging and creaking (doors?) from 3am - 4am, then at 7am there was 20 minutes of what sounded like hammering. Our trip was extended and we were moved to the 5th floor on the 5th night. That room was amazing. Clean, decorated nicely, bed was soft. The lobby, outdoor area, staff, and location of the hotel are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025