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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
  • Premium bedding
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is ฿4,522
฿5,426 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

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

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Sleeper Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sleeper Double Room

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Deluxe Double Room, with Bridge View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Superior Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a bridge and buildings.

Executive King Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Executive Twin Room, with Bridge View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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฿5,478 total
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14 Jun - 15 Jun
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • River Thames - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Financial District - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 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. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. 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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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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
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste 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

  • 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

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting

Special features

Dining

Vicinity – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
VU from the Tower – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves brunch, 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 does not have lifts.
Some water is reused through 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.

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 2 minutes' walk from River Thames. 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 a highlight with a wide selection and good service. (527 reviews)
  • Internet and WiFi were consistently strong and reliable throughout the stay. (13 reviews)
  • Airport transportation was easily accessible and convenient with options including taxis and public transportation nearby. (14 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The location and the views are exceptional!
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property and location.
Jerry, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location & straightforward digital check in
kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Food from the restaurant and the waiting staff were excellent
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing hotel. Staff were friendly and willing to go the extra mile
pamela, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Handy location. Wonderful view. I would stay here again.
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a lovely hotel. The position excellent, was lovely in the morning being able to walk straight out of the hotel and sit by the Thames watching the boats. And we had a bridge view -WOW as my grandson said when he saw it
Angela, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

For.the price, no breakfast and no amenities. Older property but the staff was great
ronda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was fabulous - right beside Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, close to the tube and hop on hop off buses. The room was a little worn but spacious, clean and comfortable.
Lisa, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Another amazing stay at this hotel. The staff have always been polite and helpful, the rooms are clean. We have always been lucky enough to have a Tower Bridge view.
Amanda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is dated and a bit far from underground All the facilities are fine
Kai-Chiu, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The view of the Tower Bridge and the location is excellent. The breakfast buffet has several options. The room we stayed in was nice enough, but the hotel is quite old and could overall need some renovation. I would stay there again!
Sohini, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
Susan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I dont believe this hotel had AC and there was some construction going on but other than that our tay was perfect. The staff was amazing and we were able to get an early checkin.
Samantha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a room with a beautiful view of the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Room was spacious for a London room.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The Location was impeccable and the staff was kind and extremely helpful. Parts of the Hotel are dated, and not in a classic good way, but there was construction and updates happening during our stay.
Umar, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location good amenities
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, helpful staff
Julie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good staff, clean, great value
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel in a fantastic location. Food and drinks very good. Great views in all directions.
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our room was supposed to be a triple and it ended up a sofa bed. Not very comfortable. The location was the best part of the stay. The view of the marina and the Turkish restaurant was great.
Nancy, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hotel is dated, no fridge in room and terrible toilets. Staff excellent!!
Carol, 3-night trip
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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

Nice hotel. Great location. One and only complaint was the mattress. It needs to be replaced. It had two huge indents that made it hard to sleep at times.
Dylan, 2-night trip
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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