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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor banquet area
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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

Sleeper Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Limited View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Double Limited View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • HMS Belfast - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • London Bridge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Shard - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tower Hill Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Watch House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel near Tower of London
Located close to Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, The Tower Hotel provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and local and international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and concierge services
  • A porter/bellhop, 18 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 801 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, quiet rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 22 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 center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • 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 organized 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Tower Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Tower Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 29 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Tower Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Tower Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tower Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Tower of London and Tower Bridge. HMS Belfast and The Shard are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower Hill Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tower Gateway DLR Station is 8 minutes.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3315 out of 7093 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2017 out of 7093 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1013 out of 7093 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 437 out of 7093 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 311 out of 7093 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, The Suites are perfect for families
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel we really loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obidike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with a nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tower Hotel is located in a great area, close to transportation, but walkable as well. Restaurant onsite is very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was right in the heart of the city.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, wonderful view of Tower Bridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, everything was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Scenic and great location easy to get to the tube and all around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view of the Tower Bridge! Great location and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and it’s close to many activities and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in an ideal location. Rooms were spacious and clean. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location - older building and rather „older“ rooms. Kind and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The is an amazing hotel the location is just perfect with an amazing view of the tower bridge. Lots of good restaurants around the area. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a little dated, but very clean. The view was amazing! The lobby and dining areas were fantastic. Staff were friendly and inviting!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. The room was comfortable and clean upon arrival and we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025