The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 star hotelHotelSt Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LD, United KingdomSurrounded by the River Thames, the Tower of London and St Katharine Docks, The Tower Hotel has some of the finest views in London. Don’t be fooled by its Brutalist exterior – although built in the early seventies, the interiors are sleek and stylish, with plenty of Art Deco flair.
For breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, pop downstairs to the brasserie, and for drinks with views of the river, make your way to Xi Bar.
Eco-friendly: This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel (eg. Electric car charging station)
Arriving in London
4.6 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 km from Tower of London
Very Good
Good to know
- Great view
- Wonderful sightseeing
Very good luxury hotel. Close to Thames River. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Cash machine
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
Rooms
The rooms all have a touch of Art Deco and include free wi-fi, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities and a 32” LCD TV with Freeview channels. There are complimentary toiletries in the bathrooms, as well as a hairdryer.
Location
Staying at The Tower means most of the must-see sights are easily accessible. Tower Bridge is a minute away, while the Tower of London is six minutes away and HMS Belfast only 10 minutes from the hotel's front door. Stroll into the City and you’ll find yourself gazing up at Monument, the Gherkin and St Paul’s Cathedral all within 20 minutes. You’ve also got Tower Hill Tube station and Tower Gateway (Docklands Light Railway) just moments from the hotel.
Our hints & tips
Take advantage of the gorgeous views of sights such as Tower Bridge that this hotel offers from the comfort of its spacious, classically designed rooms.
If you want to get the most out of your stay this hotel is perfect, located right in the heart of London.
The hotel's sophisticated cuisine will top off your whole experience with a chance to dine next to the Thames itself.
Arriving in London
4.6 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 km from Tower of London
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Great view
- Wonderful sightseeing
Rated by
Family –
53%
Couple –
38%
Solo –
8%
Business –
1%
Rated 4.3/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good luxury hotel. Close to Thames River. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 94% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 97%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 93% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 79%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 60%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 50%.
- Neutral: Accessibility to the airport was ok, said 50%.
- Negative: For 59%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 89% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 79% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 92% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: 61% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Only 57% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 63%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 52%.
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the tour guides.
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the tour guides.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 56%.
- Negative: 56% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 62% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 71% complained about the shuttle service.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 77% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 91% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 71%.
- Positive: 94% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 63% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 61% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Only 55% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Negative: 66% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: Bad housekeeping, according to 51%.
- Negative: 53% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 61% didn't like the management.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 65%.
- Negative: 56% complained about the shuttle service.
- Negative: 57% were unhappy with the tour guides.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Negative: 59% said the wifi quality was bad.
Room is all right
- Positive: 95% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 55% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: Only 57% found the balcony ok.
- Negative: 83% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 94% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: For 94%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: 88% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 75% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 87% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 84% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 72% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 70% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 80% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 72% didn't like the balcony.
Fairly good value for money
- Positive: 100% thought it was a great value.
- Neutral: Only 51% were satisfied with the beverage prices.
- Negative: 66% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 65%.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 51% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 66% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average.
- Negative: 87% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 72%.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 83% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 80% loved the terrace.
- Neutral: 68% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Neutral: Sufficient business facilities, according to 57%.
- Negative: 62% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 91% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 86% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 74% didn't like the architecture.
- Negative: 54% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 88% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 89% loved the terrace.
- Neutral: 68% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Neutral: 68% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: Sufficient business facilities, according to 60%.
- Negative: 92% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 51% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 64% were unhappy with the handicap accessible facilities.
Vibe is not too good
- Positive: 90% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Neutral: 68% thought the atmosphere was somewhat friendly.
- Neutral: 63% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Negative: 92% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the unstylish hotel.
