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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed
Outdoor banquet area
Family Room
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 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
(232 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(398 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
(320 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • 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
(151 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Sleeper Double Room

Sleeper Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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

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. Business amenities include 18 meeting rooms and a business centre. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Tower Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower of London - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • HMS Belfast - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tower Hill Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 25 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Tower of London
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 business-friendly 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.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • 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

  • Desk
  • 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 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$223.48, 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. 4271 out of 8957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2517 out of 8957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1266 out of 8957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 520 out of 8957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 383 out of 8957 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but dated room. No bar fridge. Would be nice to have to put some treats from Borough Market in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fantastic stay at this hotel, highly recommend, staff are so helpful even allowed us early check in when we asked to leave our bags in locker room they confirmed our room was ready for use so we didnt have to wait until 3pm for check in. Hotel is convenient for plenty of restaurats in walking distance and the tube is closeby too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whilst the room was clean, it was very dated and in need of modernisation. I booked a suite so that I could cook and make light meals for myself, the room lacked the basics 1. A plug for the kitchen sink! 2. Any racks in the cooker 3. No wash up liquid in kitchen or tablets for the dishwasher 4. Luxury Toiletries were supposedly included but they were stuck to the wall above the bath so couldn’t be used in the separate shower (my mother was 80 so a walk in shower was necessary). 4. Without the ability to wash cups and glasses the dirty glasses were not collected by room service. Hotel reception were not particularly helpful and didn’t seem to grasp my frustration when I challenged what I was paying for?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tower Hotel by Thistle

Room was clean. Beddings freshest I've experienced at any hotels. Restaurant a bit pricey but steak was delicious. Great views from room. Best location. Breakfast was a wide variety. Express check in and check out smoothly after I learnt how. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet, Coquitlam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Third room Smelt like sewer all the time. Brown liquid oozed out of the toilet handle every time you flushed the toilet. Table broken first room. Toilet broken in second room. They tried to help us but I would not return or recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Elevators were slow and often full.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was excellent bathroom tired but gather hotel is being upgraded staff lovely breakfast great location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Razwan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with view of Tower Bridge easy to get to and walk around city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and our room had a great view. No fridge, no shower caps, no body lotion. But there was a drawer full of used tissues!! Charming. The air conditioning is not functional. The wooden furniture is scuffed and scraped. Where the mini bar used to be could be turned into storage instead of just screwed shut. The bathroom had mould stains in the grout and sealer. no heated towel rail, can't use the hairdryer in the bathroom. A shower curtain!!!!! The bathrooms need to be redone to start with.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No tea or coffee facilities in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We truly enjoyed our stay. Such a great location. The rooms aren’t up to perfect standard but we loved staying so close to public transit and seeing the tower bridge outside of our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana C

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Like we weren’t even there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW SCOTT BRESALIER, Davie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. View was incredible. Sites were steps from the door. However, food in the immediate area was not very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely spot ideal for base but a bit dated in some parts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moyra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025