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

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“This hotel is perfectly situated right next to the marina, allowing for easy access to river cruises and beautiful waterfront views.”view full review

Offering a location 5 minutes' walk from The Medieval Banquet Dinner Theater, The Tower Hotel, By Thistle London offers 802 rooms. Featuring a restaurant, this hotel is located just a few steps from St Katharine Docks Marina.

Location

Waitrose & Partners is just 550 metres from the 4-star hotel, while the several London Bridge is 1.5 km away. The property is also 1.4 km from River Thames.

Monument to the Great Fire of London is 15 minutes' walk away, and Shadwell is situated in the vicinity of The Tower.

Aldgate East underground station is within 600 metres of this hotel and Tower Gateway city rail is about 300 metres away.

Rooms

The rooms at the accommodation provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as ironing equipment and air conditioning. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Some rooms open up to the garden.

Eat & Drink

Staying in the hotel you can choose from 3 restaurants to have dinner at. The café Cafe Rouge is situated in close proximity to this London hotel.

Leisure & Business

The London hotel also offers a gym area and fitness classes for extra charge. There is a gym area at the Tower Hotel, By Thistle. Business travelers will have access to 19 meeting rooms provided on site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Bridge View

2 persons

15 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Executive Double Room

2 persons

15 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Suite

2 persons

24 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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What our guests says about facilities

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Delicious Breakfast

The buffet breakfast was a highlight for me. With a variety of fresh fruits, cereals, and perfectly scrambled eggs, every morning felt like a treat. It was great to start the day with such a generous selection!

Emily Johnson. Canada, 2024-05-14read full review

Accessible Features

I was impressed with the thoughtful design of the facilities that made navigation easier for everyone. The elevators and common areas were spacious, allowing easy access without any obstacles.

Tommy2023. Australia, 2024-02-19read full review

Amazing View

Our room had an very nice view of the Tower Bridge. Waking up to such a magnificent sight was the perfect start to our day. The panoramic windows were a fantastic feature that enhanced our experience.

Sophia Clarke. United Kingdom, 2024-03-22read full review

Refreshing Shower

The shower in our suite had excellent pressure, providing a refreshing experience after a long day of exploring. The spaciousness of the bathroom added to its appeal, making it a very comfortable space.

James Smith. New Zealand, 2024-07-09read full review

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Free 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

Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Castle

Tower of London

1.6 km

Harbour

Tower Bridge

1.1 km

Landmark

Coca-Cola London Eye

3.2 km

Market

Borough Market

1.5 km

Gallery

Tate Modern

2.2 km

Park

Sky Garden

1.1 km

Monument

Monument to the Great Fire of London

1.2 km

Landmark

The Shard

1.4 km

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

2.2 km

Bridge

London Bridge

1.5 km

Museum

HMS Belfast

920 m

Museum

The British Museum

4.0 km

Landmark

The View from The Shard

1.5 km

Church

All Hallows By The Tower

730 m

Museum

Museum of London

2.0 km

Church

Southwark Cathedral

1.5 km

Market

Old Spitalfields Market

2.1 km

Landmark

Old Billingsgate Market

960 m

Museum

Bank of England Museum

1.7 km

Museum

Fashion and Textile Museum

1.2 km

Garden

Buckingham Palace

4.8 km

Mosque

Brick Lane

2.2 km

Landmark

Tooley Street

880 m

Bridge

Southwark Bridge

1.8 km

Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe

2.0 km

Palace

Winchester Palace

1.6 km

Museum

Clink Prison Museum

1.7 km

Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery

1.6 km

Nearby

50 St. Katharines Way St Katherine's & Wapping

St Katharine Docks

160 m

The Tower of London Tower Hill

Trinity Hill Memorial

510 m

Restaurants

The Brasserie at The Tower

150 m

St. Katharines Way Tower Hotel

Xi Bar

130 m

St. Katharines Way The Tower Hotel

The Dickens Inn

270 m

St Katharine's Way Marble Quay Tower Hill

Zizzi - St Katharine Docks

100 m

12 Ivory Street st Katherine's Dock

Sargeant's Mess

150 m

Tower of London

Slug and Lettuce

300 m

Unit 1 Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road St Katharine Docks

White Mulberries

170 m

D3 Ivory House St Katharine Docks

Getting around

City Centre

London6 min · 3.8 km

Airports

London City Airport (LCY)17 min · 11.0 km

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)47 min · 31.3 km

Train

Fenchurch Street Station10 min · 800 m

London Bridge Train Station11 min · 900 m

Underground

Tower Hill tube6 min · 500 m

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 300 m

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

4/5 based on 12027 reviews

#452 of 1,197 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

Amelia

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.2/10

I had a somewhat mixed experience at this hotel. The location is absolutely fantastic for exploring the city, with stunning views that I couldn't get enough of. However, I was quite disappointed with the room condition and service aspects. While some staff were helpful, others seemed overwhelmed, and cleanliness in my room left much to be desired. The breakfast was decent but could definitely use some improvement in variety.

Rooms

5.0

The room showed significant wear and tear; it was not as clean and comfortable as I had expected, and it ended up being quite cold during my stay.

Service

5.0

Some staff were friendly, but the service overall was inconsistent; I felt neglected at times when I sought assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located within walking distance to major attractions, which made it easy for sightseeing.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast had limited options, and the busy atmosphere made it less enjoyable.