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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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An outdoor patio with fire tables, seating, and a view of a historic bridge.
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A view of the Tower Bridge and the Shard from a window.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a large TV screen.
A group of people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with an umbrella, surrounded by flowers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a city view.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(390 reviews)
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a window with a city view, and a lamp on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(156 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
(38 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a large window, and a door.

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(117 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Superior Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Executive King Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a bridge and buildings.

Executive King Room, with Bridge View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Executive Twin Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. 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 low noise level, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. 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 brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves brunch, 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 26 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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 26 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. 4987 out of 10366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2916 out of 10366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1460 out of 10366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 569 out of 10366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 434 out of 10366 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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and hotel is close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Payal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is prime location, staff was good, very clean, lots of good things to do and places to eat around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrei

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

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to everything and very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, will come back to stay for my next trip in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sujata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with spectacular views especially from the upstairs bar. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

MAURICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small rooms, but really a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 1 night, it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Loved the view Every one was super nice Loved it
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean, great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a fantastic location. Food and drinks very good. Great views in all directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their staff are so helpful and makes you feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good size room, very clean and comfy. Views and location are perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aljim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room and food good and service thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay! Lovely view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, good view, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was nice. The restaurant menu was satisfactory and the breakfast offering was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

masud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff. I got a room with Tower Bridge and it was totally worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NIDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing view, warm welcome with drinks and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast , basic clean room.Bar area was lovely with views of the bridge. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026