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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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

Room options

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(255 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
(437 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
(26 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
(357 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
(166 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(140 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 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
(31 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
(107 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Limited View

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Shard - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Butlers Wharf Chop House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬6 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.

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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.

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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 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$239, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4627 out of 9629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2683 out of 9629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1371 out of 9629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 542 out of 9629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 406 out of 9629 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views are both world class, one star for each. The overflowing toilet (ours and at least 1 other on our floor), no Power points anywhere near the beds (an issue for those with overnight medical devices), wifi that didn’t work for 3/4 of our stay, and mould in the bathroom however were pretty woeful. A poor very out dated hotel in one of London premier locations, disappointing when the photos are incredible, but the product is lackluster. While the staff did try to help, you can’t polish a turd.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuanzheng

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, our second trip staying here. However, the room this trip did not have a mini fridge and is clearly in need of some repairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is in a great location, lobby is really smart and everything clean enough. Only issue is the room is very dated nowadays. Bathroom very tired also. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly check in staff, rooms were very clean with a great view of St Katherine’s Dock. Breakfast was great, also on-site parking was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities, staff, location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hiang Nam

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location of property is amazing.
View of marina from hotel window
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aamir dilavarhusen, Bologna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

JASON

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff is friendly, the location is awesome but the rooms are old, dirty and dated. The family room was also small.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saedah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel is so nice and good.have prefect views and so clean .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and view was amazing ! Staff are very accommodating! The room is fine, sink not draining well and tap was also difficult to twist to turn the water off. The restaurant dining is great! The breakfast was nice. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

victor

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aisha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lifts were running even when the fire alarm was ringing Bathroom leaked into the unit below Sink was not draining well Could hear other people talking loudly Staff came in without knocking or ringing bell and said wanted to change the safe i thought that was quiet scary because i was all alone and had just gotten out of shower i had to close the door with my hand when i saw it getting opened and happened 30 mins after i checked in ..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric, Huddersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good staff food was good and good bar staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
The view was perfect, but everything else felt very old and dusty. The fire alarm went off twice, which caused a lot of inconvenience with people coming in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis, Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room has dead lights every where. There was no heating working. They added a water heating device. I was double charged for my meal. A burger cost $60 Canadian! I asked for a wake up call the 3 days I stayed there and received no call after I confirmed the night before. Overall a horrible experience but great view. 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thais Eliasen, Lawndale

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in an excellent location and the tower view was exceptional. Concierge were very helpful, check in was quick and easy. The room was spacious but I was disappointed to find no fridge. To me this is a very basic amenity but found out you need to upgrade your room to have the “luxury” of a fridge. There was the space for a fridge in the room but it was locked. When travelling with a young child not having a fridge was an inconvenience.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025