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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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Experience the iconic Tower Bridge in London, with its striking twin towers and intricate ironwork on display.
Enjoy a city view from the comfort of your room, with a historic bridge and trees visible through the large windows.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, city views, and a comfortable seating area.
Relax in style with a view of the iconic Tower Bridge from this outdoor seating area, featuring a fire pit and comfortable sofas.
Enjoy meals with a view of the Tower Bridge from this dining area with large windows and comfortable seating.

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

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
(29 reviews)

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

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(262 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(294 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
(191 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

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

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • 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
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Liverpool Street - 16 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
  • ‪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 porter/bellhop, 18 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, 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
  • 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. 3560 out of 7589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2147 out of 7589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1075 out of 7589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 469 out of 7589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 338 out of 7589 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had amazing staff, views and food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location and nice front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean hotel with good staff.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with easy access to the Tower bridge and Tower of London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time! The hotel is amazing with nice views and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Witold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location great view of bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabricio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean and service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, imaginative professional helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, unique experience, friendly staff, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay 8 nights. Would stay again
View from the Vu
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, walking distance to everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Fantastic and unrivalled location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loida

Close to where we want to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to points of interest and a subway station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with multiple walkable attractions nearby. The tube is a quick walk away to get around the rest of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey McKae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff, beautiful location, and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean, safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous property and look forward to staying with them again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!!! Incredible view to the Tower Bridge and easy access to all tourist places just walking or even using the Uber Boat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome - amazing river views from restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Franciscus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times the location and view of tower bridge are amazing. Whilst the rooms are a little tired and need a refurb the hotel is very clean. All the staff are friendly and helpful and the bar restaurant on the first floor is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and accommodations. Great front desk and morning breakfast staff! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025