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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
Lobby
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room
Suite, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
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

Sleeper Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

Executive Double, with Bridge View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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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About the area

London

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle places you steps from Tower Bridge and within a short 5-minute stroll of Tower of London. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Vicinity, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The Lawn is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Business amenities include 18 meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include HMS Belfast and The Shard.

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 - 1.2 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 - ‬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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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
  • Conference 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers 801 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • 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

  • No lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: from 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
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. 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 all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 29 Jun 2025 start from NZ$313.61, 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.

Is parking available at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Yep, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle has a covered self car park for GBP 29 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The Tower Hotel, by Thistle a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle.

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle serve breakfast?

Yep, guests can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

No, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3483 out of 7407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2106 out of 7407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1046 out of 7407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 449 out of 7407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 323 out of 7407 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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay as always Perfect location with stunning views of the Tower Bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Location is good and Tower views are great. Concierge helpful also. Make sure you check for bed bugs. We did have an issue with these in our bed and and were bitten. Staff moved us to another room immediately but no offer of a room credit or even a meal or drink voucher as a goodwill gesture for this. They are aware of overall problem as they did mention Rentokill had been.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good stay but starting to show her age

Hotel undoubtedly has the best location but us starting to show its age Unable to fully shut window in “bridge view room (426) but an oil filled rad had been left to warm room , but didn’t stop noise Lovely big bed Sunday morning stairs were all blocked off by contractors hoardings and lifts were constantly full . Concerned re fire risk as no clear signage and obvious escape routes Won’t stop return ,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and the view are beautiful but the decoration of the room and the style are old school 80-90.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no heat in my room and the staff did not fix it when alerted nor offer a different room. It got to 13 degrees, which is incredibly uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel but bathrooms smelt of drains
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Fabulous! Charming! Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location !
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is lovely, room was big enough, nice and clean and great view of Tower Bridge. The downside is the lifts! They do not work well and we ended up walking up the stairs to the 6th Floor because they were just not arriving. The breakfast was also not worth £22 each. However, we would not hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

GAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from the staff. The hotel is tired and needs a major re-vamp. Breakfast is basic and very limited for vegetarians and vegans - no hash browns! Bedrooms are spacious, old-fashioned and the showers need replacing. Outstanding views of the Thames. Very difficult leaving the property - limited footpath and very steep stairs. Great location for Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Next time I’m going to book somewhere more central!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable twin beds with an amazing view. They do need to upgrade certain things if they want to claim 5 star. I enjoyed the complimentary glass bottle water daily. Elevators were ridiculously slow many people were opting for the stairs which were not convienent. Breakfast buffet was plentiful and worth the 22$
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we entered the room it had a weird smell. We called the front desk and told them said they would send someone up to freshen. No one came. We opened the window and went out for a drink and something to eat. The next morning we discovered mold grow in the corner of the room and all the grout in the bath had mold as well. Great view but that’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great locations, some fantastic views. On par wirhother big london hotels -'as frequent traveller it isndefinitely my favourite at this price point. Ita a bit tired and needs renovating - baths and showers seem 80s but they work and do whsts needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I froze

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enoch A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025