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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
Interior
Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges
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
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sleeper Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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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Standard Twin Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(136 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(295 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(329 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(209 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(86 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Côte St Katharine Docks - ‬4 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 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • 18 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, 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

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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

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 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. 3785 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2296 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1165 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 501 out of 8117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 370 out of 8117 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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay super clean and wonderful views
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and I love the hotel❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice, beds were comfortable and the room itself was very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel,awesome location,amazing views, and very warm staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ream

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the staying at this hotel and I highly recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views, friendly and efficient staff and comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUY

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being close to all attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room with a fantastic view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is excellent. But it is not very close to public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Scenic views all around. The underground station is very close. Many nice restaurants are nearby
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a beautiful, historical and safe area of town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. The rooms could be a little more modern but all in all a great stay and definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great location. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very close to many iconic places.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel with a wonderful staff. The view was outstanding, AC kept the room really really cool, dining options were also really delicious and fun. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms are spacious and close to attractions. Only negative thing I would say is there weren’t hand towels or wash clothes available in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is a bit dated and the rooms are old but clean and comfortable. And the location and price were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did the self check all went fine Nice hotel have stayed here before would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just out of the busy centre , lovely location to sit and watch and easy access to places to visit just follow the Thames
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely, staff were amazing, the room was great but a bit noisy and next stay will be requesting a quieter room. The breakfast was amazing too.10/10 🙌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025