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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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Outdoor banquet area
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2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(424 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

Standard Twin Limited View

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

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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
  • Financial District - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 min walk

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. 4510 out of 9399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2615 out of 9399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1337 out of 9399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 535 out of 9399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 402 out of 9399 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the Hotel was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms, great location, fantastic staff. Average breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great check in and check out experience and wonderful views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris Olds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay verygood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Checkin process was very slow. Rooms are clean but dated, although it looks like hotel is getting refurbished in places. Wait for lifts at busy times can be long.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location only issue we had was the fact we had to report a missing TV remote several times before it got sorted
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view, comfy beds, easy check-in and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Whilst it was busy the check in process was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location near walkable paths and public transportation. The view of Tower bridge is breathtaking. Vue bar was amazing. The only complaint is the room was extremely cold. Requested a heater, which was delivered but the room was still drafty and freezing cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view, but construction on our floor limited access to elevators. Otherwise, the room was lovely and the staff were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shu yuan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms were outdated and espresso never restocked. Otherwise a good experience overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful. Room and hotel very clean food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent view, excellent staff, good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025