The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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A conference room with four chairs, a table, and a view of a historic building through large windows.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a historic bridge and river.
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Reviews

8.4 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, River Thames
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive King Room, with Bridge View

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

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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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. 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 bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. 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 cleanliness, low noise level, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. 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 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 on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Vicinity - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower - This brasserie specializes 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 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
  • 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: 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
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. 4915 out of 10210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2875 out of 10210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1431 out of 10210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 564 out of 10210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 425 out of 10210 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

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and breakfast, room was clean and overall great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful view of the bridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fantastic views, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great location, hotel room is clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay, good room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, quiet and wonderful location
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rizwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay .. Easy Access to food Restaurants cafes + trains & Transportation … To Tourists place .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel near every thing breakfast it’s excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel right by iconic bridge
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, clean rooms, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spectacular with a beautiful bridge view, it was also very clean, the breakfast was lovely and the staff were amazing, overall it was a lovely experience highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia C

overall clean room, great services and comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and staff. Perfect couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, excellent staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tifanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

monica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selectuon. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great value for money and a luxury experience. 2nd time we've stayed here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms dated, but great view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miss Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel- staff v friendly. Excellent location, would definitely stay again when next in London
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026