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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
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2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
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Lobby

Reviews

8.4 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, River Thames
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(270 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(479 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(381 reviews)
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(178 reviews)
  • River view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sleeper Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(152 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and a business centre are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The sightseeing around The Tower Hotel, by Thistle gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tower Bridge. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Vicinity, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, low noise level and comfy beds
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Vicinity – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Lawn – This bar only serves light fare. Open selected days.
Starbucks – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • The Lawn
  • Vicinity
  • VU from the Tower

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Some water is reused through 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4888 out of 10147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2850 out of 10147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1425 out of 10147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 561 out of 10147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 423 out of 10147 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, hotel was at the perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel and the amazing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, clean rooms, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay , staff were excellent and breakfast had great choice and quality Recommended place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tifanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marivec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miss Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel- staff v friendly. Excellent location, would definitely stay again when next in London
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience beautiful hotel and fabulous location with gorgeous views of the bridge!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stop and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, staff are extremely professional
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good food, helpful staff, great position.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous stay! Was upgraded on arrival Superb views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, swift check-in, swift checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room, staff friendly, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, with clean rooms and great views. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean great staff in every department. Great location restaurant great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful views, lovely bar and restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was outstanding and smooth check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here, location is great! The rooms are slightly dated but didn’t make the stay any less enjoyable. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026