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St Katharine'S Way, London, United Kingdom, E1W 1LD

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“The hotel is perfectly situated near Tower Bridge, making it easy to explore all of London's highlights!”view full review

The Tower Hotel, By Thistle is a 4-star London hotel that offers stunning views of Tower Bridge and the River Thames. With 801 rooms, including accessible options and suites, the hotel features a business center, event spaces, and various dining options, ensuring an excellent stay in the heart of the city.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Tower Hotel, By Thistle provide panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London and St Katherine's Docks. Each room is equipped with fast free Wi-Fi, a 49'' Smart TV, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy spacious accommodations, including suites with kitchens and living rooms.

Dining & Drinking

Dining options include Vicinity, offering varied meals with riverside views, and Xi Bar & Lounge, perfect for drinks and relaxing. The hotel's restaurant caters for breakfast and provides a vibrant atmosphere for afternoon tea. Room service is also available around the clock.

Business & Leisure

Guests can access extensive meeting and event facilities, including The Tower Suite, accommodating up to 550 guests. The hotel offers a dedicated business center and concierge services to assist with arrangements. Additionally, leisure facilities include well-equipped spaces for relaxation, enhancing the overall experience.

Location & Transportation

The Tower Hotel is positioned within walking distance of numerous attractions, including the Globe Theatre and HMS Belfast. Guests can use nearby public transport options, including Tower Hill Underground Station, and various bus routes for convenient city access. This location allows for easy exploration of London's cultural treasures.

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The Tower Hotel, By Thistle offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Limited View

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Limited View

2 persons

165 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room Bridge View

2 persons

165 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Bridge View

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

The Tower Hotel, By Thistle offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Comfort

“The bed in our room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a long day of sightseeing.” view full review

Relaxing Dining

“The restaurant and bar provided a lovely atmosphere to unwind, with great food options to choose from after our adventures.” view full review

Stunning Views

“I was delighted with the beautiful view of Tower Bridge from my room, making every moment spent indoors enjoyable.” view full review

Adequate Gym

“While small, the gym had sufficient equipment like a treadmill and elliptical, allowing me to squeeze in a quick workout during my stay.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.7/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Tower Hotel, By Thistle Location

St Katharine'S Way, London, United Kingdom, E1W 1LD

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St Katharine'S Way, London, United Kingdom, E1W 1LD

City landmarks

Castle

Tower of London

5100 ft

Harbour

Tower Bridge

3500 ft

Landmark

Coca-Cola London Eye

2.0 mi

Market

Borough Market

5100 ft

Gallery

Tate Modern

1.4 mi

Park

Sky Garden

3600 ft

Monument

Monument to the Great Fire of London

3900 ft

Landmark

The Shard

4500 ft

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

1.4 mi

Bridge

London Bridge

4800 ft

Museum

HMS Belfast

3100 ft

Museum

The British Museum

2.5 mi

Landmark

The View from The Shard

4900 ft

Church

All Hallows By The Tower

2400 ft

Museum

Museum of London

1.3 mi

Church

Southwark Cathedral

5000 ft

Market

Old Spitalfields Market

1.3 mi

Landmark

Old Billingsgate Market

3200 ft

Museum

Bank of England Museum

1.1 mi

Museum

Fashion and Textile Museum

3900 ft

Garden

Buckingham Palace

3.0 mi

Mosque

Brick Lane

1.4 mi

Landmark

Tooley Street

2900 ft

Bridge

Southwark Bridge

1.1 mi

Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe

1.3 mi

Palace

Winchester Palace

1.0 mi

Museum

Clink Prison Museum

1.0 mi

Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery

5100 ft

Nearby

50 St. Katharines Way St Katherine's & Wapping

St Katharine Docks

600 ft

The Tower of London Tower Hill

Trinity Hill Memorial

1700 ft

Restaurants

The Brasserie at The Tower

500 ft

St. Katharines Way Tower Hotel

Xi Bar

500 ft

St. Katharines Way The Tower Hotel

The Dickens Inn

900 ft

St Katharine's Way Marble Quay Tower Hill

Zizzi - St Katharine Docks

400 ft

12 Ivory Street st Katherine's Dock

Sargeant's Mess

500 ft

Tower of London

Slug and Lettuce

1000 ft

Unit 1 Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road St Katharine Docks

White Mulberries

600 ft

D3 Ivory House St Katharine Docks

Getting around

City Centre

London6 min · 2.4 mi

Airports

London City Airport (LCY)17 min · 6.8 mi

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)47 min · 19.5 mi

Train

Fenchurch Street Station10 min · 2700 ft

London Bridge Train Station11 min · 3000 ft

Underground

Tower Hill tube6 min · 1700 ft

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 21.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2010

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

802

Former name

Guoman Tower Hotel/Hotel Thistle

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Tower Hotel, By Thistle from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 12493 verified reviews

7.8/10

Very good

76%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.1/10

Comfort

8.3/10

Facilities

7.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

9.5/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.8/10

Staff

8.5/10

Value for money

7.5/10

based on 12027 reviews

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