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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Suite, 1 Double Bed
Family Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is €150
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(261 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(294 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
(191 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD

What's nearby

  • Tower Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Upscale hotel near Tower of London
Located close to Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare and local and international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and central location
Room features
All 801 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, quietness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Starbucks
  • The Lawn
  • Vicinity
  • VU from the Tower

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 21.50 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 29 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 20 Jul 2025 start from €149.50, 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.

How much is parking at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Self-parking is available for GBP 29 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Tower of London and Tower Bridge. HMS Belfast and The Shard are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower Hill Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tower Gateway DLR Station is 8 minutes.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3560 out of 7595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2151 out of 7595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1075 out of 7595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 469 out of 7595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 340 out of 7595 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Fantastic stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

perfect location and nice front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

A very nice hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place to stay with easy access to the Tower bridge and Tower of London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a nice time! The hotel is amazing with nice views and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome location great view of bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent location, imaginative professional helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect location, unique experience, friendly staff, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Had a great stay 8 nights. Would stay again
View from the Vu
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10

Property was great, walking distance to everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel. Fantastic and unrivalled location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Close to where we want to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent and friendly staff, beautiful location, and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

great location, clean, safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This was a fabulous property and look forward to staying with them again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing place to stay!!! Incredible view to the Tower Bridge and easy access to all tourist places just walking or even using the Uber Boat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Warm welcome - amazing river views from restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent location and accommodations. Great front desk and morning breakfast staff! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Everyone was lovely! We had a wonderful experience overall and the staff were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The hotel was great. Staff was very friendly. It is in a great location that allows you to walk to almost anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The views from our room were stunning. True London charm in every direction. Staff was helpful and courteous. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The location was superb. Could not have been any better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice view and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025