Name: The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Address: St Katherines' Way, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1LD, United Kingdom, St Katherines' Way, Greater London, E1W 1LD, UK
Rating: 7.9

Sustainability certification

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

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Nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock, and next to Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers ideal location, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each room at The Tower has a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and a desk. The on-site restaurant offers freshly prepared modern fusion cuisine. The bar features an extensive drinks menu, and boasts stunning views of the famous Tower Bridge and the Shard skyscraper. This 4-stars hotel is just 8 minutes’ stroll away from Tower Hill Tube Station, and offers easy access to central London and the West End in just a 20-minute journey. London City Airport is only 30 minutes away by DLR. Thames Clippers service St Katherine’s Pier is a mere 2 minutes’ walk away, connecting the area with the city via the River Thames.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Standard Double Room with Bridge View 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room with Bridge View 2 single beds
Standard Sleeper Double Room 1 double bed
Executive Double Room 1 double bed
Suite 1 double bed
Executive Twin Room 2 single beds
Executive Double Room, With Bridge View 1 double bed
Family Room 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed
Standard Double Limited View 1 double bed
Standard Twin Limited View 2 single beds

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Karen

United Kingdom

“Excellent location. Warm welcome. Spotlessly clean rooms. Comfortable beds and the best view of tower bridge I could have asked for.”

Peter

United Kingdom

“Location superb, hotel staff very helpful and considerate. Whilst breakfast seemed a little high in cost, the food was excellent and plentiful. I would definitely recommend the total experience to anyone interested.”

Thorsten

Germany

“Wonderful view "Tower Bridge", recommanded !”

Russell

United Kingdom

“We had a wonderful Vue from our room of tower bridge and the river Thames and there was so much to see out of the window you could see the tower of London and st Pull's cathedral the shard and so much more. The sweet was lovely and well equipped.”

Elizabeth

United States

“Amazing location, with a view of the Thames. It’s self check in and I opted not to have my room turned so I was left to myself. The room was small, but clean. The bathroom was a little dated but had lots of hot water and a deep bath which I...”

Natalina

Australia

“It was great value for money with an amazing view of Tower Bridge and close proximity to the tube.”

Rachel

Jersey

“The location near the tower bridge and st Katherine’s dock was amazing. Away from the busy shops and theatre district.”

Heather

United Kingdom

“We were very pleased with the upgrade of two (out of 3 rooms booked) rooms and the complimentary mini bar was very welcome. I have stayed here before and booked again as the location is excellent for sightseeing.”

Guy

United Kingdom

“bathroom is getting a bit dated needs modernising. no free bottles of shampoo”

Janette

United Kingdom

“Location, comfort and views from room. Lovely breakfast.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site

Vu from the Tower

Cuisine
European
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Vicinity

Cuisine
European
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

The Lawn

Cuisine
European
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Cot upon request

Free

2 years

Cot upon request

Free

Extra bed upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For advance purchase rates the card you booked with must be presented on arrival, along with a photo ID.

Guests and their invitees shall comply with all legal requirements and the hotel’s rules on guest conduct whilst on the hotel’s premises

Plesae note that If you are making a reservation on behalf of someone else, first and last name of the guest staying must be given at time of making the booking.

Please note the name on the card used to secure the reservation must match the name of the guest.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Tower Hotel, by Thistle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle