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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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

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
(101 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
(29 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
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(124 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(265 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 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
(294 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(192 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 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
(75 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

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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 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. 3577 out of 7621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2150 out of 7621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1084 out of 7621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 469 out of 7621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 341 out of 7621 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ehime

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Roseann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - I liked the location of the Tower Hotel since the underground was close by and there were numerous restaurants nearby. Cons - the hotel elevators were slow. The buffet breakfast (though abundant)was pricey. My biggest complaint was the taxi service to Heathrow was supposed to be a priced price of £100 but when we got to the airport we were charged £150. Either the hotel was misleading us or the cabbie was not told of the fixed price. We did not want to complain to the cabbie since the meter clearly said £150 and we did not want to argue with him. If we stay at The tower Hotel next visit we will confirm this price with everyone concerned.,
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property, room was tired and pretty old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay in a few weeks. Great location, staff very efficient. Some rooms a little tired but acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trena

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately I couldnt give it a full 5 star rating, if it wasnt for the superb customer service, it would have gotten 2 stars. Pros: customer service, great location, super close to London Tower bridge Cons: super hot in room, the temp control didnt adjaut, when walked into the room when we first got there, the drawer of the dresser was broken, carpets dirty looking, the drain outside if tub backed up when emptying the bath water, TV kept turning off and on. Pretty much the whole room itself was a disappointment. DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT. The service sucked. Sucked even more that we had to no control of the service charge. :( But food was good at least, I guess. I really hope hotel does upgrade their rooms for a better experience. Staff was amazing on top of our requests and I really appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

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

Amazing room and location

The hotel was lovely. We received outstanding service from the employees. Montserrat was very welcoming and helpful with our check-in. The room was cozy and clean. The bed was very comfortable. We loved the location and how walkable it was to all the key areas and transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025