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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
2 bars/lounges
Family Room
Suite, 1 Double Bed
Outdoor banquet area
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is €143
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 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
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(301 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(335 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
(212 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • Starbucks

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, 18 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A lift, a ballroom and luggage storage
  • 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

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
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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 28 Sept 2025 start from €142.99, 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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Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3829 out of 8162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2294 out of 8162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1174 out of 8162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 494 out of 8162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 371 out of 8162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and a great location for tourist.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the location of hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had Great experience with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and I love the hotel❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYJANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location when staying in London
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheikh Bayazid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was great, and the location was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very central for sights. Good restaurant options nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with dramatic views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a perfect location. And the amenities inside and outside are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice, beds were comfortable and the room itself was very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and a nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel….five stars on everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice rooms, and parking under the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly helpful staff. Could use a bit of upgrades in rooms but overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in the best possible location for seeing London. The property was very well maintained and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, our room was perfect. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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