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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
View from room
2 bars/lounges
Outdoor banquet area
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(237 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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
(403 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
(327 reviews)
  • 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
(152 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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
(132 reviews)
  • 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
(34 reviews)
  • 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
(31 reviews)
  • 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
(105 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • 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)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower Bridge
2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The sightseeing around The Tower Hotel, by Thistle gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tower Bridge. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Vicinity, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, low noise level and cleanliness
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Tower Hotel, by Thistle. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Vicinity – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Lawn – This bar only serves light fare. Open selected days.
Starbucks – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site self 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (100 centimetre 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 organised 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 21.50 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4324 out of 9068 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2541 out of 9068 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1296 out of 9068 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 521 out of 9068 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 386 out of 9068 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

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in good standard of room, location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from my room. Great location for the hop on hop off bus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in London and we were very excited about this hotel. We were excited about its location being so close to the Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. When we read the description about the hotel online we couldn't wait to get to this luxurious hotel. When we arrived, we were quite surprised. The lobby is nice, however, the staff will constantly try to upsell you. We booked a mini suite since it said it would have a stocked fridge and more room. We actually added another booking for this hotel at the end of our stay because we extended our trip, so we booked a "normal" room. Well, the suite was not sweet. It was small, windows barely opened, no AC, no central air, so you had to rely on the wind blowing just right to cool off the room. The "stocked fridge" was barely stocked. Had one Coke, one Diet Coke, one Gin in Tonic can, one Sparkling Water, and one Regular water. That's it. I asked if we could get it stocked with more drinks and stocked for two people (we both like Coke), and they said no. The room wasn't that nice either. The bed felt as stiff as a plank of wood, and the pillows were uncomfortable. The bathtub was clogged, and when I brought this up to the front desk, they said they would send someone, but the tub was never fixed. When we switched rooms to the "Normal" room, it was the SAME SIZE. The only difference is that the fridge was not stocked. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. Everything was falling apart in the room and did nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this hotel a number of time. Brilliant access to London Tower and walks along the Thames. Clean and very friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhuena Odessa, Stroudsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel when you want to be close to most of the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the location! The breakfast buffet was an experience that I could have also spent lunch and dinner at. Loved it! The room was clean and the shower was, well, European. I loved the dining. The chefs were wonderful because the food was beyond excellent. I will recommend the Tower Hotel to all my American friends that intend to stay in London!
I'm in the Tower Restaurant with the Tower Bridge in the background.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liliane

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos Giovani Cruz

Travelled with partner
No parking was needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ilea

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cecil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo, Helsinki

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location decent pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paulina, Cabo San Lucas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property have an amazing view, the 2 restaurants are good specially and the service there is great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

silda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Great location for exploring and not too far from Tower Hill tube station. Very helpful friendly staff. Our room was a little dated and very warm, we couldn’t get the temperature below 23 degrees but the view was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the whole everything was good apart from the showers in the room. The handheld one had so many holes in the hose, it was useless and the main one just didn't hold it's temperature so it ended up being a cool shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy park. No bar recommendations. Never
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay, dining was good. Easy to walk to river walk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025