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 ballroom, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy 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
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
No lift
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
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
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
This property does not have any lifts
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 21 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$315.55, 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.
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
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1049 out of 7453 reviews
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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
10/10
Excellent and friendly staff, beautiful location, and clean!
Lindsey McKae
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
This was a fabulous property and look forward to staying with them again soon!
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
great location, clean, safe
Sergio
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Great location
Franciscus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Excellent location and accommodations. Great front desk and morning breakfast staff! Would book again!
Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Location was excellent
Keagen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
The location was superb. Could not have been any better.
Karen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Nice view and convenient location
Albert Wai Hung
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Friendly staff, beautiful view of Tower bridge, excellent breakfast, and prompt room service.
Shanna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
look forward to staying there again
john
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Amazing staff and service.
Lourdes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Good location and great view of tower bridge
YVONNE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Fantastic location!
Gail
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Good location at fair price.
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
It’s a quality hotel with good rooms, large comfy beds and good facilities. It’s in a great location too. Would happily stay here again.
Michael John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Great staff, room and very clean. Excellent location
Jorge
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great Location, great price compared to competitors overall excellent day.
IVAN
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Excellent location. Fantastic view.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Nice and good located.
Juan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10
This hotel is located close to Tower Bridge, providing ideal access to tourist sites and business districts.
Yuta
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Great hotel! Perfect location.
Chantal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10
Nice hotel and restaurant. There was a little construction going on or I would have given the stay 5 stars.
Curtis
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Nice and comfortable hotel with a nice location to see sites as well as ease of transportation. Beautiful view of the bridge.