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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Reception
View from room
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(238 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(405 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(327 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(153 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(133 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 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 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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 this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower Bridge
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. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with a safe 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 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 comfy beds, low noise level and cleanliness
  • 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

  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • 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.

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4339 out of 9098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2549 out of 9098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1301 out of 9098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 522 out of 9098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 387 out of 9098 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms were clean, but all a bit dated and tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Arun

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You will imagine a better or updated service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yigit

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to Tower of London. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options are nearby. The hotel bar/restsurant had very slow service, even thoughbthere were very few patrons at the time. However, the bell team offered outstanding customer care, giving us great suggestions for dining, directions to The Tube, securing a black cab for us, and just being friendly and helpful at all times. The view of the Tower Bridge and the Thames was magical. Proximity to public tranportation was super convenient. Situated very near to a convenience store and various casual dining places. I highly recommend it. The check-in kiosks were game changing. Our bathroom was older, but i found it charming. I love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Rochester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property! Some areas show their age, but it didn’t take away from the comfort, cleanliness or experience in anyway! The bridge view was beyond expectation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great view of the Tower Bridge
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good size room but very dated. No aircon. Had to be given a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tekoa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the rooms were great! Tower bridge is right outside the door!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great stay! We walked everywhere we wanted! Beautiful hotel with great staff.
View from our window!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Mariam

Disliked: Staff & service
Can't beat the location. Close to the tower of London, Tower bridge..great for pictures, close to the train station, Tesco express close by for quickness..water etc. Costa for coffees etc. The person who checked us in was wonderful. The person keeping our bags after check out was wonderful. Thats the good.parts.. room service is strange. Got our bed made up, new towels, didn't emptyed the garbage bins, replenish tea etc. have to order ice from room service that literally took more than 1,5 hour EVERYTIME we order! The towels warmers didn't work....spoke to young lady at front desk who said it would when we put towels on it..didn't and spoke another who said none in the hotel.works..so in addution to not having towel warners mix messgaes is annoying, our toilet didn't work one night after we returned to the hotel...we called for maintenance twice in 3hrs...someone didn't come until 3:30 mins in after a trip.down to the front desk. Oh..and a secons person came the FOLLOWING morning to responded to the call! So my over all take...if you are looking for a good view ..then book here...if looking for good service,.go with what works best for your budget. I will probably only consider staying here if cost effective
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old and the cleaning standards are below hotel standards. Mold in shower was my biggest issue. Service at the restaurant gave the vibe they didn’t want to be there. Hard to get a drink or even order even during the slow time. You are paying for the view, not what little the hotel offers. I would not stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the tower bridge and river from our room! Very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025