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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Sleeper Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(146 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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Executive Double, 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 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

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

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Limited View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Limited View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Limited View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Limited View

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

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

  • 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
  • St Katherine's Dock - 2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • ‪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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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

  • 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 May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on May 10, 2026 start from $168, 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. 4770 out of 9914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2799 out of 9914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1391 out of 9914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 544 out of 9914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 410 out of 9914 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Cort

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monte alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the view of the bridge was outstanding. It really is an excellent location. Breakfast was also excellent and the omelette station was a fantastic addition. We didn’t have breakfast until 10am and although busy we didn’t feel we had to wait for anything. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The hotel had plenty of places to eat, drink, snack or grab a coffee. My only negatives were that check in took some time (although the self check in machines are great) and the wait for elevators can be a while. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
The view from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotels I've stayed at. Great location, amazing views of the river and the Tower Bridge, many attractions nearby, good room service, nice restaurants, accommodating staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Location: Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Concierge amenities were great for us as we were off to see a show in Shaftesbury Avenue 🎭 The hotel is lovely and there’s lots of eateries around St Katherine’s Dock 🍽️ The chap who checked us in could do with some people skills and should learn not to show his contempt for divorced woman on his face when checking them in Our room was great and the sofa bed had been made us for us so that was good when we’d gotten to the room around 10 p.m. I’d love to say here for longer ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only 1 towel in the room. Rang down to get another but it never arrived. Room look very dated. Old fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel a courteous staff. I loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of the bridge and river rooms are clean but a little dated nice handy bars and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jade

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ledgerwood

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very good and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but good location and fantastic view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with a view of Tower Bridge. Great room, breakfast, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clare, Inverness shire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for our anniversary and the staff were very accommodating! The view of tower bridge was unbelievable. Clean rooms, comfy bed, great shower! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saroj

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thendo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location, clean, well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Lynn

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026