The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower of London

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 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
(306 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(126 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
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(93 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

  • 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
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 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 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

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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Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4044 out of 8566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2412 out of 8566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1227 out of 8566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 501 out of 8566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 382 out of 8566 reviews

Reviews

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value on room, property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW SCOTT BRESALIER, Davie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful suite with views of the Tower Bridge, and Saint Catherine Docks. Tower Bridges steps from the hotel along with shopping Tower of London is only about 200 feet away. Area outside the hotel can get crowded during the daytime. Restaurants in the immediate area are not that good so I suggest going to neighboring Whitechapel. I was strongly suggest taking Uber boats around town as it is a lot cheaper than taxis or an Uber car.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman, BROOKLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Gaithersburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and was in a great area. Very close to many toursit attractions and very easy to get around. The one complaint is that the air conditioning was not working properly which was especially problematic given the fact that we were there when the temperture was routinely exceeding 80 degrees F / 27 degrees C with +75% humidity. The hotel provided fans but their effectiveness was limited at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Gaithersburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice. The location is fantastic! Conveniently located. The staff was very nice. The only complaint that we have is that the air conditioning was not working properly and we were there during a particularly warm (88 degrees F/31 degrees C), 74% humidity, time of year (August 12-16, 2025). The hotel provided fans but that had limited effect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were extremely helpful and friendly. A+ location for vistas, public transit, and proximity to points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

greg

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the hotel are amazing. Unfortunately, the hotel is becoming older and needs updates. During or stay the fire alarm went off and needed maintaining. The stairway smells like garbage and the floor is cracked. Many of us are choosing the stairs for our health and that was not pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved the view from our room! Staff were all pleasant. Enjoyed the restaurant on property. Rooms need updating and carpets cleaned but it didn’t over shadow the view. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desmond

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

London Bridge View

Amazing hotel, comfortable room with an absolutely amazing view of London Bridge. Friendly staff and lovely restaurants both for just a drink and to enjoy a meal. Perfect location for Tower of London and boat rides. Cannot fault The Tower Hotel for our stay you made it very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LILLIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Vacation

The room was cozy but warm. The view was stunning. Great service and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Air con not working

Air con was not working so rooms were quite uncomfortably warm. Room was dated & cupboard doors/handles showed signs of wear/damage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a good hotel and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025