The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
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Family Room
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Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(253 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(437 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(356 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(165 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(139 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(107 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
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 like 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the low noise level, comfy beds, and cleanliness
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 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 on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Vicinity - This restaurant specializes 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 specializes 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 serves light fare only. Open select days.
Starbucks - Onsite 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • 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

  • 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: 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. 4610 out of 9591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2671 out of 9591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1363 out of 9591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 542 out of 9591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 405 out of 9591 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
The view was perfect, but everything else felt very old and dusty. The fire alarm went off twice, which caused a lot of inconvenience with people coming in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis, Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room has dead lights every where. There was no heating working. They added a water heating device. I was double charged for my meal. A burger cost $60 Canadian! I asked for a wake up call the 3 days I stayed there and received no call after I confirmed the night before. Overall a horrible experience but great view. 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thais Eliasen, Lawndale

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in an excellent location and the tower view was exceptional. Concierge were very helpful, check in was quick and easy. The room was spacious but I was disappointed to find no fridge. To me this is a very basic amenity but found out you need to upgrade your room to have the “luxury” of a fridge. There was the space for a fridge in the room but it was locked. When travelling with a young child not having a fridge was an inconvenience.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Agustin, Jenks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The alarm system has many issues, and the evacuation plan must be improve in winter time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and they were so good to us
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very out dated and disappointing that we were unable to control the thermostat our own. I wasn’t impressed that we needed a heater and extra blank just to stay warm considering the price of staying for 5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaspreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darren, Liverpool

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a strange smell in the hotel lobby and the hallway was stuffy. But the room and view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Whittney

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Staff were welcoming Bar good Bedroom clean & spacious View from room amazing
Bed was comfy
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Haniya

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Never clean the room Never is never
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025