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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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View from room
2 bars/lounges
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$153
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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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)
    ‪57 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
(240 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Sleeper Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Limited View

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

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. 4397 out of 9213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2579 out of 9213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1319 out of 9213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 519 out of 9213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 399 out of 9213 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views and staff were awesome, but the hotel bathrooms really need an update. Everything else is good, I like it! Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iwan

I thought breakfast was included, I was charged £250 for a breakfast where I had to ask for mugs for coffee, glasses for juice, no pancakes or omelettes were available, and the quality was well below what I expected for my daughters 18th birthday treat, a refund on the breakfast would be appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome time 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Nice quality and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views, friendly staff and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and overall atmosphere in the hotel was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant and helpful staff, the room amenities and view were great, although some small parts of the room were in need of repair. Fantastic location. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ornella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with lovely views of the Thames and St Katherine’s Dock. Also, close proximity to The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, restaurants and excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with an excellent view of the tower bridge. Clean and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had asked for a rollaway bed and everything was set up as requested with no problems. The rooms felt quite luxurious and the view was amazing. It is an excellent hotel in a fantastic location at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were very helpful. They did also go above and beyond for my birthday celebration
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and loved the view of the Tower Bridge. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennyfer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location however suite was a little dated. Appears to have cooking facilities however no utensils pots etc. Felt safe and close to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, free upgrade fantastic location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but dated room. No bar fridge. Would be nice to have to put some treats from Borough Market in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Run down, construction site - terrible experience - AVOID. Went to room and left immediately. Had to book another hotel as I couldn't expect my family to stay in a place like that. Construction contractor had left bins, rubbish etc in hallway outside rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We landed at the hotel at 10.30 am to drop off are luggage. They let us have the room, that was so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looking a bit tatty in places, shower tile grout black in place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Besim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi I am very happy very happy clean room and great staff great service thank you for managing and making to our very happy, thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025