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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower of London

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges
Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(229 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(375 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(311 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(148 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sleeper Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(128 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double, with Bridge View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(97 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tower Hill Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4-star hotel near 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 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.

  • 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks 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.

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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 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

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • 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

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

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 6.8 mi (25-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 Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Nov 30, 2025 start from $147.37, excluding 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.

Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4122 out of 8711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2457 out of 8711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1242 out of 8711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 504 out of 8711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 386 out of 8711 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, Mt Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. They will out their way to help you out with any questions or concerns. Room super clean and little old date it but I guess is what they make them unique. The view is amazing and the restaurant in the lobby were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I'm going to make everything very old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francis, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francis, Phoenix

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful view of Tower Bridge. Really comfortable beds, however, the time are dates and furniture is worn. Needs a refresh soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect view of Tower Bridge decent rooms and easy access to the Underground. Mind the gap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW SCOTT BRESALIER, Davie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. View was incredible. Sites were steps from the door. However, food in the immediate area was not very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value on room, property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW SCOTT BRESALIER, Davie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful suite with views of the Tower Bridge, and Saint Catherine Docks. Tower Bridges steps from the hotel along with shopping Tower of London is only about 200 feet away. Area outside the hotel can get crowded during the daytime. Restaurants in the immediate area are not that good so I suggest going to neighboring Whitechapel. I was strongly suggest taking Uber boats around town as it is a lot cheaper than taxis or an Uber car.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman, BROOKLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Gaithersburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and was in a great area. Very close to many toursit attractions and very easy to get around. The one complaint is that the air conditioning was not working properly which was especially problematic given the fact that we were there when the temperture was routinely exceeding 80 degrees F / 27 degrees C with +75% humidity. The hotel provided fans but their effectiveness was limited at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Gaithersburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice. The location is fantastic! Conveniently located. The staff was very nice. The only complaint that we have is that the air conditioning was not working properly and we were there during a particularly warm (88 degrees F/31 degrees C), 74% humidity, time of year (August 12-16, 2025). The hotel provided fans but that had limited effect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Other than an unscheduled fire alarm and the bed unbeknownst to me being unhooked so they separated every evening… I would 10/10 stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ream

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the staying at this hotel and I highly recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had beautiful views from our river front room. However upon our arrival on August 18, there was construction on what appeared to be the AC units below the river facing rooms. Our original room was on the 3rd floor and we were awoken our first morning at 8:15am by the sound of pinging and hammers that sounded as if they were in our ceiling. The staff was accommodating and moved our room later in the day to a higher floor, however that room had a much smaller bed. Overall we were pleased with the stay, but if you’re annoyed by noises like I am then I’d be cautious as I don’t know how long they will be repairing things on the property. I’d also note the hotel room doors slam very loudly, and the cleaning staff starts fairly early in the morning. So the sound of the doors slamming repeatedly gets pretty old. Aside from those things, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Perfect location and stunning views

We had a fantastic stay at the Thistle Hotel! I visited with my husband and our 4-year-old and we stayed in a standard double room with an extra bed. The hotel itself was fabulous – clean, comfortable and with everything we needed. The highlight for us was definitely the bar – the views of Tower Bridge are absolutely stunning and the cocktails were delicious. It was my birthday during our stay and the housekeeping team noticed my birthday cards in the room. To my surprise, they left a bottle of wine and a birthday cake – such a thoughtful and beautiful touch that really made my day extra special. The location is also perfect, making it really easy to explore London. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Anniversary stay

We stayed for our Anniversary, which I did mention & when we arrived in our room we had a free bottle of wine waiting. We paid for a Bridge view & I have to say, the view was stunning. Like an idiot, I left my car key in the room, only noticed when we were back at the train station, but the staff (especially Marshall & the Concierge) were brilliant in sorting it out for me. All in all, a wonderful hotel with views & service to be appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

25th Anniversary

It was our 25th wedding anniversary and they gave us a complmentaryvupgrade with a great view of Tower Bridge. We were also given a bottke of Prosecco and 2 flutes. Really kind of them to do thus. This is my favourite hotel in London
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay, but limited climate control...
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I like the location and scenery of the hotel. The view of The Tower Bridge was beautiful. Our room overlooked the boat dock and we kept the curtains open to look out as often as possible. The staff was nice enough and the breakfast buffet was wonderful. My complaints would be that the basic amenities I'm used to as an American, like wash cloths, an ice machine, a mini refrigerator and microwave are not included in a standard room. I was offered an upgrade for an additional $300 but I declined. These should be available for all visitors. There is a convenience store right around the corner that sold soft drinks and etc. but there was no way of keeping them cool if you weren't drinking right away. My account was also charged $75 the first day and another $77 the day I left. I'm not sure why, guess I'll have to call.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Perfect stay in perfect location

Staff were polite and helpful. Room were lovely well equipped and clean. Beds comfy. Perfect location right beside Tower bridge and the Tower of London. 10 min walk to Circle And District line at Tower Hill and DLR Gateway. Plenty of wating and drinking places
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except they don't have air conditioning and it was 29 Celsius in our room with 2 fans . That was unbearable. A big hotel like that should have air conditioning not a fake cooling system that doesn't coil anything.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025