The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(426 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(351 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(136 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

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

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 Single 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 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.

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 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 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. 4533 out of 9446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2628 out of 9446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1342 out of 9446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 537 out of 9446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 406 out of 9446 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter and I stayed two nights and we had a beautiful view of Tower Bridge from our room. We will definitely stay again when in London. Staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruban

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the location, however, rooms are very dated. Also staff wasn't always friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara Lai, irvine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location !
View from our room
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Opelousas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class hotel. Nice room with a spectacular view. Fabulous breakfast....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but looking a little tired now. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bedroom was dirty, the bathroom was also dirty Stains al over the walls in the entrance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arwa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, excellent location, staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Belfast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing breakfast and brilliant location, and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John Foday

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My partner forgot her apple watch in room 863 and I being calling and at last they asked me to send email and no response
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great view, stellar breakfast with lots of options! Super handy location for the tube and a lovely area....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faramarz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good only I wish our room had a coffee maker or a kettle
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location with superb view of the Tower Bridge, very helpful & friendly staff. Will book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a room with views of the tower and it was amazing, the view is breathtaking! The room itself was spotless and the stay overall was perfect. The breakfast buffet is spectacular, and the staff are very friendly too. I highly recommend staying at The Tower Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as usual. We stay twice a year. Thanks and great concierge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025