The Tower Hotel, By Thistle London Exterior photo Lawn at the Tower BridgeThe Tower Hotel, By Thistle London Interior photo Reception desk at The Tower HotelThe Tower Hotel, By Thistle London Skyline photo The hotel in 2008
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About the Hotel

St Katharine'S Way, London, United Kingdom, E1W 1LD
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The Tower Hotel, By Thistle London features 802 rooms and lies 13 minutes' walk from the Tower Bridge. Boasting 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls, this hotel also provides guests with a laptop safe and a photocopy machine.

Location

Located just 0.9 km from Shadwell railway station, the 4-star hotel stands steps away from St Katharine Docks Marina. The Tower Hotel, By Thistle gives access to the public Saint Dunstan in the East Church Garden, which is a 12-minute walk away.

There is Covent Garden 3.5 km away, and Aldgate bus station is 550 metres from this property.

The hotel is 5 minutes on foot from Tower Hill underground station and near Tower Gateway city rail.

Rooms

The rooms include ironing equipment and air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms also have carpeted flooring. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower as well as a hair dryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Staying in The Tower Hotel, By Thistle you can choose from 3 restaurants to have dinner at. The restaurant Aqua Shard is situated just 1.3 km from this accommodation.

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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 Twin Room Bridge View
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Double Room Bridge View
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Executive Double Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Executive Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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What our guests says about facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap 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
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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
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 (LCY)17 min  ·  6.8 mi
London Heathrow (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:
12
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 13478 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
76%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.5/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
7.6/10
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based on 19782 reviews
7.9/10
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