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

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
(106 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
(29 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
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

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

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

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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
(22 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
(299 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(193 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(22 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
(78 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • 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.

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
  • 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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Aug 24, 2025 start from $140.36, 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. 3615 out of 7708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2180 out of 7708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1097 out of 7708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 470 out of 7708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 346 out of 7708 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

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, Expedia screwed up our reservation made months in advance. The hotel had no record of it. I showed them the reservation number from Expedia and shared the confirmation number, but they had no record of it on their end, so it took hours to check in. Then, we learned about the elevator situation. Only two working elevators, and I use the term working loosely here as they often went by the room when you pressed the button and wouldn’t stop. You could wait half an hour or so for one to stop. Not ideal when you’re on the seventh floor of a ten-floor hotel. No air conditioning, but it wasn’t needed. The heater was a plugged in space heater. Few plugs and only one usb port. No fridge in the room. Overall, the room was clean as was the hotel. The plumbing is terribly loud, however, so if anyone near your room uses the bathroom in the middle of the night, you’ll hear the groaning of the pipes a mile away. Very aged property, but the location is great. We would not stay there again, but the staff were wonderful and their breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

Fab hotel in amazing location

Fab location, friendly staff and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing renovations. They didn’t tell us that. We arrived to JACKHAMMERING outside our window. We had to fly overnight to get there. We were exhausted. The next day they had planned work on the rooms across from us. They didn’t tell us this either. The doors at The Tower Hotel slam very loudly if not carefully closed. We experienced hours of very loud and very disturbing door slamming due to untold work across the hall. My husband was trying to work during this time. We were staying 8 nights and he needed to get some work in. We were patient. We didn’t say anything until the jackhammering along with constant door slamming made us leave the hotel! We encountered two “upper level” individuals discussing renovations and they asked if we needed anything so we let them know our concerns. They acted as if they cared and took our room number and nothing happened. We complained to the front desk to no avail. We also had a stay overnight in Paris. The hotel we stayed at let us know they were having facade work done but that it wouldn’t bother us. It didn’t but they let us know the second we booked so we could cancel. The Tower Hotel has a lovely view but the hotel itself is not appealing visually and offers almost no amenities unless asked and paid for buy having to upgrade expediently for your reservation. It’s a tourist trap of a hotel and I do not recommend! The concierge are amazing though! The only hope the hotel has! I can provide video of the noise we endured!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. The views were spectacular being so close to the bridge and the Tower of London. I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Simpsonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The viewfrom the room was phenomenal! The room was spacious and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is the only draw to this hotel. It’s old and outdated. No USB ports to charge your electronics but they do have battery packs to rent for 1.99 per hour. Restaurant is nothing special! To offer a tomahawk steak on your menu you should be more upscale than any chain restaurant. A/C didn’t work wouldn’t go below a certain temperature so we had to keep windows open. Noise from people outside made it difficult to get any sleep. I wouldn’t recommend this place to family or friends.
Morning view was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a little dated, but very clean. The view was amazing! The lobby and dining areas were fantastic. Staff were friendly and inviting!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Scenic and great location easy to get to the tube and all around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Family visit

Only stayed for 2 nights on a family visit. Good hotel, great location. Rooms definitely could do with a make over. But clean & fairly comfortable This is our 3rd visit & definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Outstanding view.

Had a great stay at the tower hotel. Our room 247 had a fantastic view although it was small but very comfortable, the only thing missing was a bed side table or even a small shelf at one side of the bed. The breakfast was great everything you could want & more. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN, Mawson Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025