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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower of London

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Exterior
Family Room
Suite, 1 Double Bed
2 bars/lounges
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • 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
(321 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • 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
(151 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

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. 4278 out of 8971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2520 out of 8971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1269 out of 8971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 520 out of 8971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 384 out of 8971 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

10/10 Excellent

lian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Came her with my daughter and neice, we were all very happy about the stay, rooms ans hotel was clean, staff were amazing, and the breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LARRY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was nice and efficient but not particularly friendly. Hotel is well maintained but showing its age. Not too far of a walk to metro but not close.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but had a great view of the Tower Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and a nice view of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, also a short five minute or so walked to the nearest tube station. We didn't eat here but part of the restaurant sits outside with heaters and looks lovely for a romantic meal. My only minor gripes are there were no electric sockets near the bed (for my phone) and only one bedside table in the twin room that was fixed to the wall but overall I certainly would have no problems recommending this hotel and I would consider it again myself in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarun

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected… wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really convenient location for lots of historical landmarks, top spot
Stayed 1 night 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

2/10 Terrible

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You never cleaned our room when requested. When we asked for towels on 3rd day of stay you said you were out and would bri g them up. You didn’t. When you cleaned the last day, finally, the rug was still dirty and you did not take any dishes away and left two dirty towels on floor. Also garbage can not emptied. You could have cleaned a little. Big issue was air. The room was so hot we couldn’t sleep and thermostat did not work. When we asked for help none was given. Your one elevator bank was out also. Had to wait 30 minutes for lift. Could NOT walk down stairs so this was not an option. Overall not a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service in Vicinty was slow, but food was good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice outside area and fantastic view. Prices, especially for drinks, were steep, but that seems to be the case throughout the city. We did especially enjoy the location. I only wished I had a softer pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. We are easy going people so we dont really care, but it definitely needs an update.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graeme

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was great apart from the filthy bedroom and bathroom. I found the bath had about 15-20 dark black hairs in it and then the side where the TV was had food all over it. Really didn’t expect this. I wanted to bring my wife here for our wedding anniversary weekend so this was a tester while I was in London for a meeting to see if it was suitable. For such a highly priced hotel I really expected more than a one star bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fantastic stay at this hotel, highly recommend, staff are so helpful even allowed us early check in when we asked to leave our bags in locker room they confirmed our room was ready for use so we didnt have to wait until 3pm for check in. Hotel is convenient for plenty of restaurats in walking distance and the tube is closeby too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whilst the room was clean, it was very dated and in need of modernisation. I booked a suite so that I could cook and make light meals for myself, the room lacked the basics 1. A plug for the kitchen sink! 2. Any racks in the cooker 3. No wash up liquid in kitchen or tablets for the dishwasher 4. Luxury Toiletries were supposedly included but they were stuck to the wall above the bath so couldn’t be used in the separate shower (my mother was 80 so a walk in shower was necessary). 4. Without the ability to wash cups and glasses the dirty glasses were not collected by room service. Hotel reception were not particularly helpful and didn’t seem to grasp my frustration when I challenged what I was paying for?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025