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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
The Tower Hotel puts travelers in the heart of London's history, with Tower Bridge views, on-site dining options, and a terrace firepit for evening relaxation

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The Tower Hotel, London offers a warm welcome near the iconic Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast. Enjoy local and international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, relax by the firepit on the terrace, or take advantage of in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about this hotel's dining options and central location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(230 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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
(388 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(315 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
(151 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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
(129 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • 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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
(99 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Upscale hotel near Tower of London
Located close to Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle 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
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
  • 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 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 center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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 21.50 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
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

Parking height restrictions apply

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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

What time is check-in at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

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

What time is check-out at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle 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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Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4226 out of 8894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2514 out of 8894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1257 out of 8894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 511 out of 8894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 386 out of 8894 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and staff were brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and clean hotel, 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
A little tired, great location, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! Can't beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay, walkable to Tower Hill and love the Christmas Market near the front door
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Safe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely big bed and really great views. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room view was magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Joy Macaraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with nice view.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time well worth the money
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was nice, a little dated in places, view was amazing, staff were friendly and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT VIEW!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and location.
Restaurant view
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara Lai

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

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
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