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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
Outdoor banquet area
Interior
2 bars/lounges
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM642
RM771 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Sleeper Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(112 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(132 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, with Bridge View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(288 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(322 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(201 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Double, with Bridge View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double, with Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Limited View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room With Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room with Tower Bridge View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Tower of London and Tower Bridge, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try HMS Belfast. Looking to enjoy an event or a match 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 for public transportation: Tower Hill Station is 7 minutes on foot and Tower Gateway DLR Station is 8 minutes.
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St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD

What's nearby

  • 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
  • London Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vicinity - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte St Katharine Docks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Armouries Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Upscale hotel near Tower of London
Located close to Tower Bridge 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • 18 meeting rooms, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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 such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, quietness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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 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

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 31 Aug 2025 start from RM 642.25, 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 at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Tower of London and Tower Bridge. HMS Belfast and The Shard are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower Hill Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tower Gateway DLR Station is 8 minutes.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3690 out of 7913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2247 out of 7913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1123 out of 7913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 494 out of 7913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 359 out of 7913 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views, friendly and efficient staff and comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good value for money great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. The rooms could be a little more modern but all in all a great stay and definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great location. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a good hotel and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay, felt safe, close to a convenience store and attractions!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of restaurants around, and the bed very comfortable 😌 😴
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many good places to eat within walking and close to public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here and it was just as good as the first. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liaquat Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location with excellent views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge comfy bed, restaurant had wide range of options.
Festival Hall fun day.
Tower Bridge next to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with easy access to transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Decent location. Nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the Tower Bridge, easily accessible from the train, a number of great restaurants within walking distance and overall great place to stay when visiting London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing concierge guys. Little on the warm side but overall great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to the tower bridge and pleasant in the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Ángel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has one of the best views to the Tower Bridge, we can see it all the time we want. Also is surrounded of many beautiful places for dining around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the sights
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025