The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

Executive Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

Family Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

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. Business-related amenities consist of 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. 3445 out of 7320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2077 out of 7320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1034 out of 7320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 443 out of 7320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 321 out of 7320 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

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the breakfast was lovely. The bridge out side is a stunning photo opportunity too 😃 Definitely going back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

London weekend

Hotel is perfectly placed for Tower of London etc. Rooms are a little dated but very clean and comfortable, and the shower is just top. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great Stay

Stayed 2 nights with friends. Great location with lovely views of Tower Bridge. Next to St Katherine's Dock, so well please for the restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of near by amenities. Helpful staff. Definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome,superb tower views, fab staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very central,affordable price,lovelyhotel,friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven, Newport

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I rarely have issues with hotels, and when I do, they’re usually minor. However, my room was visibly dirty—hairs and dust covering the bathroom floor, a thick layer of dust on the TV, TV stand, desk, and other surfaces. Worst of all, the toilet had skid marks and pubic hair on the seat. It was absolutely unacceptable. I complained twice—one receptionist was unhelpfully robotic, and the cleaner was outright rude. This was a truly unpleasant stay, and I won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, average breakfast and room was outdated. Handshower in bathtub, could not even stand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry. The coffee was bad. This could be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and breakfast good but decor tired .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed Adnan

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was absolutely phenomenal. The room how was quite outdated and there was a portable heater in my room along with an old cabinets etc. I don’t feel it was up to par with how much they charge. Views are really good though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iftekhar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique Deena, Kansas City

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The venue was notably inviting and demonstrated a high level of hospitality. The room was pleasingly arranged and offered a breathtaking view of the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

oren, Andover

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great

Great hotel, great location, great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana

Does the job, clean, good location. Very large hotel so can get busy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025