The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Exterior
Creator video - submitted by Game of Styles
View from room
2 bars/lounges
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

View map
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(269 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(463 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(376 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(176 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sleeper Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(150 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(112 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Limited View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

You may also like

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. 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

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Katherine's Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Shard - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

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 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
  • Lift
  • 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. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

Similar properties

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Guoman hotel Tower
hotel Tower Guoman
Tower Guoman
Tower Guoman hotel
Tower Guoman hotel London
Tower Guoman London
Tower hotel Guoman
Tower Hotel London
Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel London
The Tower London, England
London The Tower
The Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel London
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle London
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Hotel London

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 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$306, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4831 out of 10026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2823 out of 10026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1410 out of 10026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 546 out of 10026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 416 out of 10026 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to Central London, great food and bars onsite. Staff super helpful. Free WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location, room with a view of the Tower Bridge and welcoming drink. Room is a bit dated, and the shower / bath tiles cracked and mouldy.
View from our room
View from room
Bar and restaurant views
Bar and restaurant views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice, bathrooms are looking a bit tired now
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and all help were courteous and competent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

wayne

The bathroom had as moldy behind the toilet and thee was mold in the shower! The room was small but the harbor view was very nice and of course the location perfect for our needs. The staff was Excelent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gerry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was lucky enough to be upgraded to a larger room however it only had twin beds which was a bit annoying. The amenities within the room were great and the bath and shower were amazing with good pressure and heat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MITHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are clean, a bit dated , location very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is a bit dated and shower was very cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ciaraa

So beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, the staff was very nice and the view was just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location The rooms especially the bathrooms are very very tied, but for £100 a night in London overlooking London Bridge, you can’t really complain, but I had no desire to eat there because of how poor the bathroom was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room, staff friendly, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We just wanted to chill out for a couple of days but the noise from drilling and banging from workmen for most of the day on Friday and Saturday morning not happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, very convenient with the restaurant and the snack area with coffee and amenities. The only thing that was inconvenient was the Check in. Took us an hour after a long trip. The system was down or I don’t know what happened, but check in was at 3pm sharp and a long long line of people. The self check in was not available so that was very frustrating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marnae, Rexburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff friendly, and the restaurant was very good. We would stay there again. Literally at the base of the tower bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Diana

The actual stay was a five star but communicating with reception beforehand was a 1 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location. Fabulous view of Tower Bridge. Friendly staff. Breakfast is an excellent range of everything. Would definitely stay here again
View from restaurant
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab service, brilliant view, nice and quiet evening. What more do you need
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a wonderful view from our room. The furniture was a bit tired, but for the price and the view we could accept that. And the staff were brilliant. Good restaurant for evening meal, and lovely breakfast with lots of variety. You really can’t go wrong with the view and location for this price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ross Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Leaky tap but apart from that yes room was nice, staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026