The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from room
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

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

Executive Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

Sleeper Double Room

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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 - ‬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. 4460 out of 9307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2594 out of 9307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1325 out of 9307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 527 out of 9307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 401 out of 9307 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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid extra for a room with a bridge view but we overlooked a building site with workman walking past window. Not good. We were on level 1 which was on the lower roof.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, North York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Thank you. I will always stay at your hotel when in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. The view of the Tower Bridge and Tower of London was really nice. My husband liked the Nespresso machine. Wished it had a quest refrigerator. We ate at the restaurant it was nice had a great patio right next to the Thames.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I did not like the smell of old. And how tall the bath was
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic view of Tower Bridge, easy check in and check out system. Lovely breakfast with lots of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr J R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view from the room was incredible! Clean room, friendly staff. Enjoyed the "Do not disturb" switch for the door rather than a hanger.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romeo, miami

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Huge room. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect! But the biggest issue for us was the shower set up. The showerhead had no hot water. And the handheld did but not the most convenient when trying to shower. Also no outlets on the side of the bed. O my across the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view , very comfortable bed and soft sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a reasonable price. Right by all the tourist attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A bit difficult to get to with rolling luggage if you’re walking as the hotel is located at the bottom of some stairs. The surrounding area is lively though and you can get a great view of the Tower of London and the bridge. Room service was convenient and you can find tea kettle in the desk drawer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. We love the outside views, the outside area, the inside bars. The area has a magnificent harbour area with bars, cafes and restaurants round it. The only downfall are the rooms which are very dated especially the bathroom but at least there's a bath, yeah.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with great amenities. Upgraded our room and also gave us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. Room was a little outdated and the bathroom could do with a bit of attention. However, the view from our room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025