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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 ￥24,889
￥29,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(270 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(479 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

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

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

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(381 reviews)
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • River Thames
    River Thames
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London
    Tower of London
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Financial District
    Financial District
    3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Vicinity
    1 min walk
  • WatchHouse
    6 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
    • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
    • 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-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. 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

  • No elevator
  • 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

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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

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
Some water is reused through 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

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on Jun 14, 2026 start from ￥24,889, 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. 4887 out of 10138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2847 out of 10138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1422 out of 10138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 560 out of 10138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 422 out of 10138 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location within walking distance of several amazing historical sites and delicious pubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location amazing and felt safe all the staff really great will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable bed, wonderful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful,breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff are very accommodating. Central location to popular sites Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room overlooking the Thames river and Tower Bridge - breakfast was superb and all the staff most helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debonee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, helpful staff, GREAT VIEW, convenient self check out snack station downstairs…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful room and view! The staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, super comfortable beds and stupid expensive breakfast. Room rates are on the high side for a very basic room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Perfect view of Tower Bridge,helpful staff and delicious food at on sight restaurant .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and tidy. Food was great in the restaurant. Near St Katharines Dock, marina with excellent bars and restaurants. 5 min walk to underground at Tower Hill. Perfect location 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and the staff is very friendly; I think all rooms should be equipped with a microwave and a mini-fridge
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Tower Bridge and public transport. Very helpful team members throughout.Great breakfast and atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and quite respectful. Glad we opted to add breakfast to our stay every morning as it was a nice variety of good food. The only complaint that we had is the phone in our room didn't work for some reason for room service. But either way, it was a great hotel to stay in for London.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
The view was amazing.. but rooms is old .. need to update the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of the city. Comfy bed and VERY quiet! The restaurant on-site is fairly reasonably priced, and the fish & chips were very good. There is a river adjacent outdoor bar that looked nice too. I never made it down to breakfast because I wanted to get out-and-about as soon as woke up, so no clue how that was.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Easy walk to all transportation hubs including the hop on, hop off bus. Staff was excellent and views from our room were amazing. Highly recommended for a stay in London. My only complaint was the construction noise on the morning we decided to sleep in. However, the hotel compensated our late check out fee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie Fallon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning not top notch. Very hot in the spring time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Finlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a wonderful location and facilities at the hotel and around it are excellent. It feels a bit special. Downside? It's a bit dated and air conditioning is not adjustable, so in 30c it was a hot night. I'll go back though because its charms outweigh its slightly 20th century demeanour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Flyboi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unique thing about the property is the Tower Bridge view and their breakfast. And what I didn’t like was their bathroom. It’s really bad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lee-Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the air conditioning in our room was not looked at to be fixed until our final evening, despite informing staff when we checked in. The bedroom and bathroom are old, tired and outdated and need to be redone or painted. Walls were cracked, bathroom was very tired looking and could be fresher. Breakfast was fine. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would not stay here again. We had 2 rooms and the air cooling system was not working in either room and it was a boiling hot day. We managed to get one of the rooms changed and were provided with an air cooler however the other room was boiling and not a great night’s sleep as a result. Great location and most of the staff were helpful but it was clear that the hotel were aware of this problem and I heard a number of people complaining. Not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not love at first sight, when I saw the exterior I regretted booking here. Shabby and too big. (This fact was not stated on the booking site.) Room not much better, didn’t sleep well for our 3 nights. No bar fridge, so couldn’t buy anything that needed it. Shower in bath, with a shower curtain, I dislike both these things. Overall clean, but no attention to detail. Back of bathroom door was filthy, as was the drawer with hairdryer in it. Area is nice, no shopping close by. Overall very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Darran

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know how this hotel got rated as a 4* hotel as it was far from 4* in my opinion. The room furniture is very outdated and is in desperate need of modernisation. The room also needs a fresh lick of paint. There was no mini fridge in my room which I would class as standard for a 4* hotel. The walls were cracking up in my room and there was also stains/marks on the wall. The hotel should just close for 6 months and just completely renovate all the rooms and bring it upto 2026 standards rather still being in 1986 standards. The only positives was the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was very good. Overall I don’t feel like I experienced very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026