The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower of London

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
View from room
Reception
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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 Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

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

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
(318 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

Sleeper Double Room

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

Family Room

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

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 - 0.1 km
  • Tower Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tower Hill Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel near Tower of London
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. 4251 out of 8915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2512 out of 8915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1256 out of 8915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 514 out of 8915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 382 out of 8915 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

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

6/10 Okay

Francisco

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

8/10 Good

Francis, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francis, Phoenix

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful view of Tower Bridge. Really comfortable beds, however, the time are dates and furniture is worn. Needs a refresh soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect view of Tower Bridge decent rooms and easy access to the Underground. Mind the gap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW SCOTT BRESALIER, Davie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. View was incredible. Sites were steps from the door. However, food in the immediate area was not very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Wrington

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel stayed for work as near office - fab view in bar of tower bridge and had room overlooking the dock - bathroom bit old and grubby looking with horrid shower curtain - cheap shower gel which are the minus points for cost of stay over £300 pn - rooms should be upgraded I think 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was nice and helpful I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nela

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

Great hotel in brilliant London loaction

Great location, easy online check in, staff around to help with the electronic part! Room is good sized twin, comfy beds, basic in room amenities but very well equipped hotel. Perfect for our needs - easy journey out to O2. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Experienced a hick up in the first day and on second day it was rectified by RAJ the manager - he restored my faith in customer service and went Anove and beyond - would recommend your hotel always if anyone needed a comfortable hotel in a premier location. Restaurant was very good, food delicious and prices very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chun Yin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location and views are second to none! The property itself is a bit dated. The beds are very firm and the room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Room 1
Room 2
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela, bayville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend this hotel - Location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maritza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was not as advertised on Expedia. Extremely small. Paid for tower view (window was tiny compare to pictures) asked for a different room and told they were sold out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to everything. Amazing views
I enjoyed taking lovely photos in the tower Hotel as National Ambassador for National American Miss Pageant title holder for 2024/2025
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in our executive room without notifying us that there will be no AC. The only time we found that out was on our last day. Also the rooms are outdated. I wouldn’t stay here if not for the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025