The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

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

  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double, with Bridge View

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

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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
  • 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

  • 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. 3457 out of 7355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2093 out of 7355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1036 out of 7355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 447 out of 7355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 322 out of 7355 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

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

liliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities

10/10 Excellent

Samuel James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite Lovely accommodations! Upon arrival at The Tower Hotel, we were greeted by a cheeky chap who was the most attentive gent! We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel, lovely views and close to many things to do. Hip hip, cheerio! 🇬🇧💂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly efficient staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the hotel. Not Lot of space in the room if you have a lot of luggage and it was a very busy hotel. But we didn’t have any major issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell Robert Bundley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place, had a good smell, I loved the bathroom. It was so cold but there was a heater in the room. Bathtub was my favorite part of the hotel. The views were immaculate from my room of the tower bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Fe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is good for the area it is situated. Well worth a stay right next tower bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rohan, Mount Juliet

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disfunction Room and Services I think this property location is ideal with quick access to a variety of transportation, restaurants and historical scenic sights. However, my room had no body wash, television didn’t work along with some of the bathroom light fixtures out of order. My first day I reported all the issues to the front desk personnel, then was out all day. On my return after 8pm, I still didn’t have any body wash, although the room was noticeably attended to….the television and bathroom light fixture still didn’t work. I had to return to the front desk with the same complaint, 30 minutes went by before I got some body wash and the room attendant said they didn’t have a key to affixed the soap in the shower - felt like I was out camping. A maintenance person came to my room almost 10pm, which I think was awful. Although the maintenance person tried fixing the television and bathroom lighting, they still didn’t work, even after spending 5 days stay. Throughout all my travels for vacations and business, I have never had maintenance coming to my hotel room to do work when I’m about to get some rest. This overall experience was just not what I was expecting for my vacation to London.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great views and wonderful staff. Loved the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great. Check-in was slow Breakfast was mediocre Staff absolutely lovely Location perfect Rooms are a little tired All of that said we would definitely come back on the
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location, lovely views from room, very friendly helpful staff, very good food. Furnishings looked a bit tired. Overall very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk customer service was beyond great! Hotel was is very located within minutes to all attractions, great view from room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, great location. Just thought the bathroom could do with been tidied up. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025