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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
The Tower Hotel puts travelers in the heart of London's history, with Tower Bridge views, on-site dining options, and a terrace firepit for evening relaxation

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The Tower Hotel, London offers a warm welcome near the iconic Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast. Enjoy local and international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, relax by the firepit on the terrace, or take advantage of in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about this hotel's dining options and central location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(239 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • City view

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(405 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(330 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(153 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • River view

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(133 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Tower Bridge and Tower of London, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try HMS Belfast. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient for public transportation: Tower Gateway DLR Station is 6 minutes on foot and Tower Hill Station is 6 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
Map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD

What's nearby

  • London which includes a city, a castle and heritage architecture
    Thames River
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London which includes heritage elements and a castle
    Tower of London
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a bay or harbour and a bridge
    Tower Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge at sunrise in London
    HMS Belfast
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Shard featuring modern architecture, a city and landscape views
    The Shard
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station
    6 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station
    9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Vault
  • The Dickens Inn
    4 min walk
  • Butlers Wharf Chop House
  • Vicinity
    1 min walk
  • WatchHouse

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Upscale hotel near Tower Bridge
Located close to Tower of London 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
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • 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

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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 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

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 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 1 Feb 2026 start from €114.84, 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 Bridge and Tower of London. HMS Belfast and The Shard are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower Gateway DLR Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tower Hill Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4367 out of 9154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2560 out of 9154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1312 out of 9154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 521 out of 9154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 394 out of 9154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very comfortable bed, quiet at night, good price and a lovely area of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great view of the bridge and river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Great value for the money!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kari Heimo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean room, location, view, breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room comfortable bed great breakfast and lovely helpful staff highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manahil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! The staff was helpful and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was upto mark, very efficient service and great view from rooms and hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location of property is amazing.
View of marina from hotel window
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't recommend this hotel enough - great location, amazing view. Make sure to pay additional for a Tower Bridge view - truly worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and staff were brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good staff food was good and good bar staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

annn christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellant and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, everywhere felt very clean and well presented. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view in London. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dated but very spacious and clean room. Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and clean hotel, 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff and great location. Would definitely staff again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in staff. Given a wonderful room. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
A little tired, great location, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kezia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality and quality of accomodations were great and I really enjoyed the location of this property. I did think that the hotel breakfast was overpriced if paying separately so consider a built in package when booking if you plan on eating their regularly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! Can't beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much…great position, helpful staff, great room service. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

The hotel isnt a modern hotel, but for what you pay in London with a view of tower bridge it's fantastic value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025