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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Lobby
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪77 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
(247 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(429 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(352 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(161 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(137 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
(107 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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, comfy beds 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 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • 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

  • 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. 4552 out of 9487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2641 out of 9487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1348 out of 9487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 539 out of 9487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 407 out of 9487 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff good and helpful, room clean. Was very disappointed that there wasn’t any Tea and Coffee making facilities in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property itself was very nice. The staff was not particularly friendly. The rooms are in need of updating. Worn, stained carpet, chipped paint on the walls, black scuff marks on the tub. The tub was so deep, it was a hazard to step out of. (Im also short) The bed was too hard for me. Electrical outlets have not been updated. The room was cold when we arrived and the thermostat did not work. We were offered an electric heater.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

THU

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Maidstone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Superb view of the bridge. A*
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The front is right in the action of the Tower of London and the back is on St Katharine’s Dock which is a peaceful haven. The room had a view of the dock which was as pleasing as a view to the bridge which I have had in a previous trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Grimsby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise, Aberdeenshire

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property used to be the number one place to stay in the area. Unfortunately the rooms (ours was 363) are very tired and scruffy. Our furniture was chipped and worn. The mirror in the bathroom was chipped and peeling off. The TV didn't work and our daughters fold down bed was broken. It's a shame because the rest of the hotel is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our anniversary. Check in smooth, concierge really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely - the view is amazing, it's very centrally located, the two restaurants inside are both good with good availability, and the staff is amazing. We needed our room a little early due to illness, and the hotel accommodated us. We also needed to access our left luggage, and we got that done too, immediately. Also, being able to order tea from the hotel bar was an unexpected treat. I will stay here again the next time I'm in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yusra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a night and it was the worst stay in London I’ve ever had. The room was quite old for the price offered. There was only one small portable heater with a broken wheel which we couldn’t move further. We requested to increase the temperature but we were informed that the heating is controlled centrally. We requested twice for an extra portable heater which we never received. I had to wear jumpers to sleep. We requested a late checkout which was accepted by the reception team but a man knocked on our door twice between 11-12 asking us when we are leaving which was very inconvenient. I was in the middle of a meeting and had to pause twice which was very inconvenient. We woke up in the middle of a fire drill before 10 am and were expected to evacuate. After which we tried going for breakfast but there was no space. No measures were taken to accommodate for breakfast and no apology was given by the hotel staff. The whole day got affected because we woke up in a stressful state and it was a havoc. Absolutely disappointed by the service provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, the room was extremely clean albeit very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was trouble free
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room overlooking Tower Bridge and the river Thames. Breakfast is a busy place but seats are always available and a good choice is available from hot to cold items. The location is fantastic with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge within 5 minutes walk. Taxis and London transport buses and trains are all outside the hotel ready to take you into the City centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balil went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Also the lady in the restaurant/ bar . Thank you for your great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms show some signs of wear but clean with a lovely view and small toilet issue was fixed in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was comfortable.Location fantastic.Slept like a baby . Front desk very professional band helpful with a real personal touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025