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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
Lobby
Outdoor banquet area
Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • London Bridge - 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
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Courage Yard - ‬7 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 ballroom, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • 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 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

  • 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 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
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

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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 at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

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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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3479 out of 7398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2101 out of 7398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1046 out of 7398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 449 out of 7398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 323 out of 7398 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ricardo Jr Tatel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful view of Tower bridge, excellent breakfast, and prompt room service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
look forward to staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location at fair price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quality hotel with good rooms, large comfy beds and good facilities. It’s in a great location too. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room and very clean. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, great price compared to competitors overall excellent day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is located close to Tower Bridge, providing ideal access to tourist sites and business districts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and restaurant. There was a little construction going on or I would have given the stay 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good located, regular room service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

daylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Had a wonderful stay in London
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenery looks amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and access to river boats and walkable
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property walkable to a lot of locations and quick access to transportation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna Tracey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view of the bridge was the best part of our room
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very close to all of the main landmarks. It also has an awesome view of the tower bridge. Very close to a tube as well. Only thing the rooms inside are a little run down but besides that it’s a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025