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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
The Tower Hotel puts travelers in the heart of London's history, with Tower Bridge views, on-site dining options, and a terrace firepit for evening relaxation

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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

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is ￥30,373
￥36,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

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

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Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(174 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sleeper Double Room

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

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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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(110 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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Tower Bridge and Tower of London, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try HMS Belfast. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Tower Gateway DLR Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tower Hill Station is 6 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
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E1W 1LD, England, London, St Katharine's Way

What's nearby

  • Thames River
    Thames River
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London
    Tower of London
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Katherine's Dock
    St Katherine's Dock
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge
    Tower Bridge
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Shard
    The Shard
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station
    6 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station
    9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Vault
    5 min walk
  • The Dickens Inn
    4 min walk
  • WatchHouse
    6 min walk
  • Vicinity
    1 min walk
  • Côte
    3 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Upscale hotel near Tower Bridge
Located close to Tower of London 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
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, a ballroom, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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 like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, quiet rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

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

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 Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on May 10, 2026 start from ￥30,373, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Tower Bridge and Tower of London. HMS Belfast and The Shard are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower Gateway DLR Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tower Hill Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4738 out of 9853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2774 out of 9853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1388 out of 9853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 545 out of 9853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 408 out of 9853 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and hotel is close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Payal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is prime location, staff was good, very clean, lots of good things to do and places to eat around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sujata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with spectacular views especially from the upstairs bar. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and breakfast, room was clean and overall great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, will come back to stay for my next trip in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Loved the view Every one was super nice Loved it
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great location, hotel room is clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aljim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room and food good and service thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, good view, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was nice. The restaurant menu was satisfactory and the breakfast offering was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay! Lovely view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location , nice views and bar outside . Friendly staff Safe parking £29 for 24 h Expensive prices on shop and breakfast £25 p p but plenty to cafes nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this hotel it has amazing views of the Tower Bridge, great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast , basic clean room.Bar area was lovely with views of the bridge. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, and currently undergoing renovations. Staff was friendly.
Room view
View at entrance to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing view, warm welcome with drinks and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry good location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar that overlooks the river had the best staff,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay in London close to everything and view was incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best thing about this hotel is the view and the location, which of course you pay for. It was worth it to stay there just for the Tower Bridge view and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026