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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
Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor banquet area
Lobby
Family Room | 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

Map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Shard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(97 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(124 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(256 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

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

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

Executive Double Room

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 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
(73 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Double Limited View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • 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
  • London Bridge - 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
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Courage Yard - ‬7 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
  • 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • 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

  • No elevator
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. 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 Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Jul 20, 2025 start from $158.87, 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.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3537 out of 7535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2138 out of 7535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1066 out of 7535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 461 out of 7535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 333 out of 7535 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

MARK

Traveled with family
The hotel room we first got was very dirty asked for a new one. The second one was still dirty. The temperature overnight in the rooms was 29 Celsius every night when calling the front desk, they said that’s just the way it is and didn’t really care about our problem
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARK

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very near the Towe of London and Tower Bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is dated however the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donovan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was perfectly situated. It was close to the train stations which made it easier to get around. The hotel air conditioning wasn’t working properly. We had to switch rooms three times.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the tower of London gave us such an amazing view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
IT WAS AMAZING
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very good and is in very good shape
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I mostly enjoyed my stay except two things: the view I was promised as a bridge view room and being over charged. The property did not honor the room rates that I secured through Expedia and scoffed at the view when I complained because I was technically in a bridge view room but had an obstructed view due to a large wall of the building that adjoined the room I stayed in during my visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Salar

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great view of Tower Bridge, the room was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Elevators are tough because they take awhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK! THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO ME AT ALL! GHOSTED BY A HOTEL! I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel. However, our flight was two hours from landing at Heathrow when the airport closed for the day due to the nearby fire. We could not get into London. I informed the hotel twice there was an issue. They never replied at all. Nothing was ever done. DO NO BOOK!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hindira

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location.

My first assigned room had mold in the bathroom, central heat was broken and an electric heater was in placed instead. I expressed my concerns and I was giving a different room with no issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rossean

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old property in a prime location. On our last night, they decided not to clean our room. Small room, small bed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were kind enough to bring fans to room when we discovered there was no a/c in rooms. We greatly appreciated that! We were disappointed that there was no ice machine. Staff at Vu bar were amazing & provided excellent,friendly service! T.V. in room kept turning off/on randomly. We alerted reception but it was never followed up on. 24 hrs later I encountered maintenance person in hallway & they 'fixed' it but it did not resolve the issue. Alerted reception again but got no response for rest of stay. 3rd day of stay, requested maid service & maid told us to 'get out' so she could clean room. We apologized for making person uncomfortable and waited in lobby until person was finished. Hotel was in an excellent location for all the activities we wanted to engage in during our stay. We would stay again, despite some small inconveniences experienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Room with a view

Hotel was absolutely great for what we paid. There was construction work going on but didn’t hear any of it as was out all day. Receptionists were lovely. View from the room amazing (room 630) didn’t stay for breakfast so can’t comment on that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fabulous view of Tower. Bridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Seyed Ehsan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good area but very basic old hotel … only good thing about it is the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025