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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Tower Bridge

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Premium bedding
The current price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(376 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Executive Double, with Bridge View

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

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Family Room

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

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Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

Standard Double Limited View

  • 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)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • 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

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

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

  • London (LCY-London City) - 31 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 63 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 73 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 92 min drive
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 9 min walk
  • London Bridge Station - 17 min walk
  • London Cannon Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station - 6 min walk
  • Tower Hill Station - 6 min walk
  • Aldgate Station - 11 min walk

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

When you stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Vicinity, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, HMS Belfast and Thames River are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Tower Gateway DLR Station is 6 minutes and Tower Hill Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 801 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (GBP 29 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1973
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Vicinity – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Lawn – This bar only serves light fare. Open selected days.
Starbucks – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in ECOsmart – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.50 per person

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs GBP 29 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property uses a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 29 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle and nearby?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle has 2 bars and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine.

What's the area around The Tower Hotel, by Thistle like?

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is a short 6-minute walk from Tower Gateway DLR Station and 13 minutes' walk from London Bridge. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a great selection and fresh options. (292 reviews)
  • Internet and WiFi were consistently strong and reliable throughout the stay. (10 reviews)
  • The bathtub was amazing with great water pressure and hot water, perfect for a relaxing soak. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, fantastic view of Tower Bridge, clean cosy room.
Julia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breskfast was lovely, the view ftom the room was amazing, the bed was very comfortable.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location good amenities
Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, helpful staff
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed there for 1 night, it was very clean
Natasha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, beautiful view of the bridge.
jennifer, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good staff, clean, great value
James, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very small rooms, but really a nice place to stay
MAURICIO, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel in a fantastic location. Food and drinks very good. Great views in all directions.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Their staff are so helpful and makes you feel at home
Mercy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice modern clean room with a stunning view!
Morgan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great. Incredible views. Staff is excellent, very helpful. Room clean, good bed, but could use updating. Great breakfast buffet. The restaurant food was excellent and large portions. Would definitely stay again.
Cuca, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and fantastic views, would definitely stay again!
Joan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good size room, very clean and comfy. Views and location are perfect
Sara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice stay, good room and good location
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and friendly staff. I got a room with Tower Bridge and it was totally worth it.
masud, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing view
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Rachel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Didn't have breakfast, but bar staff in the upper floor bar were very friendly. The room was spacious and clean, with an amazing view of Tower Bridge. Absolutely loved our stay here.
The view from the bar
The view from our bed
Patricia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great view of the bridge, close to everything, room needs an upgrade for the cost.
Sean, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean nice room good service
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient stay in London with beautiful views
Christine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The buffet breakfast was fine, lots of choice
deborah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The carpet in the room is stained, the drawers were extremely hard to close. The furniture is outdated and shabby. However, the bed was comfortable. The bedding and bathroom was clean and the towels were nice. Also, it's a great location.
Rachel, 6-night trip