The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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2 bars/lounges
View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(239 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(406 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

Executive Double Room

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

Executive Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(330 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(153 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • River view

Sleeper Double Room

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you steps from Tower Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Tower of London. Also, HMS Belfast is within half a mile (1 km) and The Shard is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • HMS Belfast - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Shard - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station - 6 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Vault
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • Butlers Wharf Chop House
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • WatchHouse

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel near Tower Bridge
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Tower Hotel, by Thistle. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 801 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1973
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 21.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4370 out of 9163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2563 out of 9163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1315 out of 9163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 521 out of 9163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 394 out of 9163 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, Mt Vernon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. They will out their way to help you out with any questions or concerns. Room super clean and little old date it but I guess is what they make them unique. The view is amazing and the restaurant in the lobby were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast staff was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable bed, fantastic view from hotel and attentive staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariaymi Marquez

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

Great hotel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would gladly return in the future. The views from the room were truly exceptional and greatly enhanced our experience. Upon arrival, we noticed that the bathroom had not been cleaned to the expected standard, however, this issue was addressed promptly once reported. Additionally, while air conditioning was advertised, it was not available, though a fan was provided upon request. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and appreciated the attentive service and stunning surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

daniele

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very cold when we complained the offer was a portable heating and blanket. Thermostat in the room was not working to our expectation. The room temperature was controlled centrally. Worktop in room was sticky! Bed sheet was not tucked in so during the night kept moving. Heated towel rail did not seem to work. All in all sloppy not worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Business traveller
The location of this hotel is absolutely fantastic - right by London Bridge with beautiful surroundings. The lobby area, small shop, and the adjoining restaurant are all lovely and well-maintained. However, the rooms themselves could really use an update. The carpets are worn, and the soundproofing is very poor - I could hear every noise from the room above and even the plumbing, which made it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Overall, it doesn’t quite live up to a 4-star standard, though the location and common areas are definite highlights. If they updated the rooms and sound proofed the rooms this could be a really lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. The hotel was so clean and they even helped me celebrate my birthday with a piece of chocolate cake, and a bottle of wine. I can’t say enough good things about this hotel A+.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for bars and food. Bridge and tower are nice. Long walk to the tube though. Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I'm going to make everything very old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff at an outstanding/historical location. Very profession and helpful staff. We will return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing birthday trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was overpriced and not good. Older building but location was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy Yturria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with a fantastic view but it was a bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025