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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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A restaurant with large windows overlooking a historic bridge and river.
A view of the Tower Bridge and the Shard from a window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, River Thames
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(278 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(499 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a city view.

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(393 reviews)
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a window with a city view, and a lamp on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(188 reviews)
  • River view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(156 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a large window, and a door.

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(118 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Superior Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive King Room, with Bridge View

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a bridge and buildings.

Executive King Room, with Bridge View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Executive Twin Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Change of towels is available on request
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes 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, desk chairs 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 low noise level, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. 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 brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves brunch, 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 26 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • The Lawn
  • Vicinity
  • VU from the Tower

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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

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 26 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
Some water is reused through 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4989 out of 10373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2914 out of 10373 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 575 out of 10373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 434 out of 10373 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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Wonderful location and great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and hotel is close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Payal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is prime location, staff was good, very clean, lots of good things to do and places to eat around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and everything around is very beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to everything and very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, will come back to stay for my next trip in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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The views are spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sujata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with spectacular views especially from the upstairs bar. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Loved the view Every one was super nice Loved it
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 1 night, it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean, great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a fantastic location. Food and drinks very good. Great views in all directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their staff are so helpful and makes you feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

deonne

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Great location. Great room. Everything was great. Would stay again and again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Evan

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Room was a bit dated, but location was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good size room, very clean and comfy. Views and location are perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with excellent view and good service. Nice bar on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aljim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room and food good and service thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, good view, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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