The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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Dates

April 2026

May 2026

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Restaurant
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 of London
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Tower Bridge
‪3 min walk‬
Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

Very good

City view
172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Very good

City view
178 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

Good

City view
172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

Very good

183 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Very good

River view
172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Very good

River view
172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Sleeper Double Room

Very good

City view
107 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

City view
269 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Double, with Bridge View

Very good

City view
172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room

Good

City view
183 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

Sleeps 2

Standard Double Limited View

172 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Limited View

Exceptional

172 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin 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

Very good

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

About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you steps from Tower Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Tower of London. Also, HMS Belfast is within half a mile (1 km) and The Shard is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
St Katherine's Dock - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Tower Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
The Shard - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

Tower Gateway DLR Station - 6 min walk
Fenchurch Street Station - 9 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Vault - ‬5 min walk
‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
‪WatchHouse - ‬6 min walk
‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
‪Côte - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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.

801 guestrooms or units

12 levels

2 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

Meeting rooms

Built in 1973

Charging station for electric cars

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Terrace

Bellhop

Elevator

No smoking on site

Coffee shop

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.

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Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

$114 nightly

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Total with taxes and fees

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 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

Things to do

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (39 inch wide door)
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

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.

Property payment types

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle to the airport?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is 7.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Apr 19, 2026 start from $166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 21.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 29 per day.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a pool?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle does not have a pool.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle to downtown London?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is 2.3 mi away from London.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Graciela, Hawthorne

Mar 22, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great area. It would be nice if they would tell you that the vouchers are not allows to be used for the breakfast buffet.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Cort

Feb 26, 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Jan 14, 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Jan 9, 2026

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Etasham Ishfaq

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Jan 8, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Terrible experience for our wedding anniversary. Broken heating system in freezing December in a Central London hotel - we had a small baby, the room was extremely cold and the compassion and service was shocking. Unhelpful staff, housekeeping was non-existent during our stay as they never came to clean the room despite several requests. Reception staff not very friendly, and looked tired and unbothered in their jobs. Car parking ridiculously overpriced. Breakfast was okay and the only saving grace is the location. I had told them about our anniversary at the time of booking and again upon arrival, but they failed to make the visit special for us or even help facilitate room decoration or surprise. Would not recommend. Plenty of other good options available nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kari Heimo

Jan 8, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff, clean room, location, view, breakfast

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family

Jan 8, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Jan 8, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Barry

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

First night room was cold and bathroom heater not working. There was a small electric radiator already working in the room when we arrived but not powerful enough to heat the room. After that we got an upgrade room which was lovely and warm.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Donna

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

The rooms were good and well presented. The room service food was awful, the QR scan didn’t work as we tried a number of times eventually we called reception who said oh they haven’t worked in ages. When the food arrived it was cold and tried to call reception to raise complaint however they did not answer on a number of occasions then when we reported to reception the following day the receptionist looked at me awful like I was lying and didn’t apologise or provide any discount or anything. Very disappointed

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with partner

Jan 7, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I’m very disappointed with my stay as the room was extremely dirty. While the view was incredible, the room had so many disgusting stains on the carpet made me nauseous. It was super dated and the heater didn’t work. I literally had a cold sweat every night it was TERRIBLE! The water wouldn’t drain properly in the shower and the elevator did not work I used the service one everyday. This was the 7th floor. Very poor stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jan

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and comfortable but a little "tired". Shower leaked and tiles were cracked and chipped. Took advantage of go green offer ie £7 voucher each day for missing a room service. However £14 didn't even pay for 1 glass of wine! Won't bother again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Jan 7, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Jan 7, 2026

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rihan

Jan 7, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Horrible customer service and very unsafe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zacharia

Jan 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s a great spot for taking pictures of Tower Bridge and there’s a lot of dining options nearby. That’s about it. The room was dated and had a lot of wear. The bathtub exterior had obvious water damage, the television would shut itself off after like 10 minutes. It’s just outside of the congestion zone so getting an uber can sometimes be a hassle. And let’s be honest here. The hotel is for tourists. Buckingham palace and Big Ben are 30 minute drives away if you’re lucky. It’s over an hour from Heathrow. It wasn’t the worst place in London but for the cost, there are better options

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group

Jan 6, 2026

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

Upgrade to a suite. Was wonderful

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thet

Jan 6, 2026

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

It is very close to Tower Bridge

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Jan 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Brilliant service especially from KHAER on reception .

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Jan 6, 2026

A little jaded for the price. Old fashioned rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio

Jan 5, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joan

Jan 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Jan 5, 2026

First off the QR “Fast Chrck-In” did not work. The room heating was inoperative - they left a space heater in the room. Our rooms were not serviced 4 days in a row (we complained). There was mold in the bathroom ceiling. Our power converter could not be plugged in because the outlets were too low on the counter - luckily we could use the USB on the TV to recharge our devices - which takes longer and we had to leave the TV on all night. Speaking of the TV - it was a Smart Samsung with streaming capabilities, but unfortunately the TV was not connected to the hotel WiFi to use the option. The room furnishings were dated and there was no mini bar (we really just needed a refrigerator) we had to call room service for buckets of ice daily. Speaking of the hotel telephone service… when I first used the pre-programmed button on the telephone to call Room Service it didn’t work. I dialed 0 for the operator - it rang for 3-4 minutes before someone answered. The operator told me that I had to dial direct and call 40. I asked the operator were the list of the code were located. She said to check with the front desk. The good things about the hotel - great view of the Thames River and the Tower Bridge. St. Katherines Dock is great for dining. The Tower of London is a 10 minute walk away and the Tower Hill tube station is next to the Tower. The beds were comfortable.

Connecting our phones to the TV USB port to charge

The central heating control panel was not turned on/operating

The electrical outlets on the desk were too low to the counter - our converter plug would not align and plug in

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Jan 5, 2026

Liked: Amenities

Really great area. It felt very safe even at nighttime. Convenient to tube. Very pretty with Tower Bridge, the shard and Tower of London. The food options at the hotel were excellent. Staff were lovely also. The only thing that lets it down is the state of the bathrooms. They are extremely dated. The shower was hit or miss and we had some mould also. The rooms/ corridors are also very cold at night although it was particularly cold outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

AV

Traveled with family

Jan 5, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect place to stay in London! Wonderful location, stunning view! Comfortable and clean room. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Very recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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