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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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Family Room
2 bars/lounges
Lobby

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
(250 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
(433 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
(354 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
(162 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
(139 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
  • 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 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. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • 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

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle to the airport?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is 7.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

As of Mar 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Mar 27, 2026 start from CA $189, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 21.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 29 per day.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a pool?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle does not have a pool.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle to downtown London?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is 2.3 mi away from London.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4595 out of 9557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2659 out of 9557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1359 out of 9557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 540 out of 9557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 404 out of 9557 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Graciela, Hawthorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area. It would be nice if they would tell you that the vouchers are not allows to be used for the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Cort

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Restaurant options on property were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
How lovely everyone was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived as a family of 3 (family room booked) the room wasn't ready They did kindly get a drink for us while we waited though However, little did we know, the room wasn't actually ready.. the 2nd bed wasn't made. No additional towels or cups either. Not what we wanted to discover after a busy day in London. Although again, when reported, they did come to the room with bedding . The rooms are dated but the views are brilliant and the staff were very accomodating. additional cups or
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all extremely helpful, polite and friendly, room was perfect for what we needed. Very comfy beds, clean and tidy albeit rough round the edges. I feel the walls/tiles could really do with painting and repairing. The breakfast was incredible. Full English buffet with everything you can think of. Good to have choice of milks too. Problem with an error on the hot drinks machine so had to use the other room’s machine but wasn’t a problem. Would definitely stay here again. 20 minute walk to London Bridge station across tower bridge itself.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Isabel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location with amazing views, even over the dock. Had a great early evening meal in the restaurant. Staff were so lovely. Room very clean. Bathroom a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay at the Tower Hotel as always. Helpful, friendly staff. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent excellent excellent! Very clean room, excellent customer service, excellent location, and a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to book again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely amazing stay! Hotel was perfect and the staff were so helpful Lovely room overlooking the Thames and a beautifully lit London bridge and the hotel was spotless Wonderful experience and would 100% recommend Andy Mc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view of the London tower Bridge. Front desk service and concierge service were wonderful. Thank you from Canada
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebbekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff fantastic, room a little tired but clean and the view was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is currently “in the process of having a refurb”. Hotels.com does NOT state THAT on the website, so the photos on the website are completely misleading. That is not what you will get staying at this hotel. We were put into two rooms that were extremely old and tatty. The bathrooms had rusted fittings and old hair in them. Our aircon did not work. We immediately discussed it with the Supervisor and asked for a refund. He credited Hotels.com for the bookings - but only one room has been refunded to my family from Hotels.com. While we were discussing the awful rooms with the Supervisor, two other couples came to complain about their rooms. I feel bad for the front desk staff having to deal with this situation, when the Thistle Group needs to get this hotel completely refurbed before taking in guests. I will never stay in a Thistle Group hotel again and will not use Hotels.com after this debacle on our vacation. I asked one of the front desk staff if they would be happy to stay in that hotel with their family on vacation and they replied “No”. Pretty much sums up the mess this hotel is in! Yuck!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Myles

Liked: Staff & service
First room wasn't ready, second room outdated no usb charging sockets or power points by bed, tiles and grout in bathroom dirty and carpet could do with a clean or replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025