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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Tower Bridge

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(270 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(475 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(380 reviews)
  • River view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(176 reviews)
  • River view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(114 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 of London - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Financial District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Shard - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 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 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 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.

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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 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

  • Gym

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

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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, 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
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
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 May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Jun 14, 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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4867 out of 10075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2826 out of 10075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1411 out of 10075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 552 out of 10075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 419 out of 10075 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elzena Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful. It is in a safe area and close to an underground station. There is also a taxi stand directly outside the hotel. Small tip to travelers - there is no air conditioning, but that is common for this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was fine, great view, however dated. The desk set up had very little space to accommodate clothing if you didn't want to live out of your suitcase. The large TV took up 90 percent of the surface space for your items. No outlets in the bathroom for hairdryer or flatiron. The tub/shower is a very high step in/out for the elderly or short, big fall hazard, needs to be just a shower. The plumming needs updated as this is the only toilet in all of England we had to "prime" to flush.by flushing once and the 2nd time it worked. I gave it a 4 star as they were updating the lo by and we saw other floors had been updated hoping the 2nd floor is coming soon. The location is perfect for the towr bridge, Tower of London and the tain station.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent and the location ideal. However, we had an issue with the AC. The thermostat would not come on. When we complained they claimed that the AC was central and not turned on yet for the season, but all other people travelling with us had AC in their rooms. They offered us a fan. Luckly, the temperature dropped and made it bearable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Baron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything Just needed a mini fridge
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Graciela, Hawthorne

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous stay! Was upgraded on arrival Superb views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was not good. We were told to go to one of the other colleagues. The woman didn’t acknowledge us & continued to work on her computer. She left the desk & returned asking us what we required. She then stated she wasn’t doing check ins & we should go to another colleague. All other members of staff were great accommodating & welcoming. The details of the room stated aircon. There was no aircon available, we were given a cooling machine. We paid extra for a room with a view of Tower Bridge, our view was obstructed by the hotel building. The room was tired. Overall our stay was good, but we regretted paying extra for a higher price executive room with Tower View, so we were disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Nampa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had an excellent view of the Tower Bridge, very walkable to local dining, Uber boat, Tube station and other sites. Hotel is a bit older, but the location was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Staff were great, very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the ac in our room did not work and it was very hot in the room, woke up in the night and the room was 24c. The hotel seems quite run down and a little freshen up would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Cort

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location right by Tower Bridge and nearby to Tower Hill tube station for getting around London. Lots of restaurants, cafes and bars nearby and the hotel bar and restaurant is also really good. We had a nice room overlooking Canary Wharf and the river. Room was clean and bed really comfy. Friendly staff also. Would definitely stay here again when visiting London.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness
I booked 10 rooms in total. My room I had for 2 days on 2 separate bookings but they confirmed I could stay in the same room. On returning to my room work in London, I found all my personal belongings had been removed and my room cleaned (after selecting do not disturb) I had an important dinner I wasn’t able to attend as I didn’t have my suit to wear, this out the whole trip, cause some distress. Also one of me team also reported that her toilet hadn’t been cleaned and was very dirty from whoever had last used it (poo all over) I stop in London with my team once a month, this was a trial as the location is perfect for the shard, were we work when in London. Please pass on this feedback and I’m happy to hear feedback from Tower Hotel. Simon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kunal

Thermostat did not work, phone did not work, bath was quite cold with curtains constantly blowing into you. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent.Staff were very good. Room was clean and comfortable. Perhaps the security can be improved. A guest was robbed while I was there. Her purse was stolen in the hotel lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Entrance nice but rooms are shabby and in need of a refurb especially the bathrooms We booked too rooms and both were the same standard I also went to have a shower and the soap dispenser was even empty. Not the best sleep either as room was by the lift and could hear people having conversations late at night and early in the am. Shame as good location but let down by shabby rooms (we paid extra for bridge view rooms) and no sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026