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The Tower Hotel by Thistle

St Katharine's Way, London, United Kingdom, E1W 1LD
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Location, capacity and connections; these are just some of the reasons our guests tell us why they choose The Tower Hotel by Thistle. Nestled along the River Thames, The Tower Hotel by Thistle, London, brings you into the midst of some of London’s most iconic landmarks and famous locations, including the Tower of London, the Shard and more. As a 4 star hotel near Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel by Thistle London combines comfort and convenience with unparalleled views. With 801 rooms to choose from, including accessible options and sumptuous suites, a range of bars and restaurants and fantastic service, The Tower Hotel by Thistle delivers the ideal hotel experience. With the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage Site on your doorstep, exploring the city starts the moment you set foot outside. From our hotel near Tower Bridge, you’ll also be within easy walking distance of HMS Belfast, the most significant surviving Second World War Royal Navy battleship, and numerous underground stations that can take you wherever you want to go in the city. Gallery The Gallery plays host to a unique mix of events overlooking one of London’s best kept secrets, St. Katharine’s Docks. Enjoy breakfast at our stunning restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful marina. We understand how important breakfast is and we can guarantee that the breakfast at the Gallery will help you get the best start to your day. Breakfast is served Monday – Friday: 06:30am – 10.00am Saturday – Sunday: 06:30am – 11.00am If you have booked one of our meeting rooms, the Gallery offers lunch with different cuisines each day, offering great variety even for clients holding meetings and events over several days. The Gallery is also available for private hire. If you are looking for a venue for that special occasion then you need to look no further. This restaurant can cater for functions of up to 180 people, either by hiring the whole restaurant or just part of it. The Gallery is a great venue to celebrate anything from corporate dinners, birthdays, leaving dos, anniversaries, weddings to team building nights. Seating can be formal or informal and we can host anything from intimate gatherings for 50 people to large events. Vicinity At Vicinity you can look at London and chill, meet, relax, eat or dance at your leisure. We are the best the city has to offer. You'll find everything you want here at Vicinity. Our bar offers an great range of beers, an exciting cocktail list with classics and quirks, and a perfectly formed wine and spirit list. We’ve got a simple but delightful menu, which takes the best creativity from the streets of London and all over the world, can make any tastebud sing and has a range of dishes to suit any appetite. Vicinity is ideal for afternoon business lunches, with its du jour menu, and evening diners can enjoy a glass of wine after dinner while soaking up those stunning views. If you’re seeking a sizzling summer barbeque, look no further. The Vicinity's terrace comes alive during summer months, when you can enjoy dining right on the river. The terrace can even be booked privately for parties.

Venue Details

ChainClermont Hotel Group Limited
BrandThistle Hotels
Built1972
Renovated2019
Total meeting space8,224 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms801
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 28 - Dec 12
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,223.6 sq. ft.
Largest room
40,633.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
40,257.0 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
21,527.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
500

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Meeting space

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Tower Suite
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
801
Single (1 bed)
89
Double (2 beds)
437
Suites
18

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( £20.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

St Katharine Dock
St Katharine Dock
Historical landmark
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50 St Katharine's Way,
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Tobacoo Docks
Tobacoo Docks
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Located at the heart of London’s thriving enterprise zone, and just one stop on the DLR from Bank, Tobacco Dock is near to the Tower of London and within striking distance of the Tech City and London’s Financial District. Tobacco Dock has stunning timber beams, indoor and outdoor courtyards, and offers multiple event spaces that are pared-back and stylish with natural daylight, many offering waterside views. This uniquely authentic environment is also supported by one of the capital’s most technologically advanced IT infrastructures. The flexible spaces can be easily adapted to provide an intimate setting for a discreet board meeting, a major consumer exhibition, a televised awards ceremony or high end corporate partner conference. Drawn from varied business sectors, our team works with multiple organisations to challenge and innovate in order to create a fresh new vision for our clients’ events. We are passionate about building a new legacy for Tobacco Dock as the hub of London’s events quarter.
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Tower of London
Historical landmark
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Tower Hill
London, GB1 EC3N 4AB
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Tower Bridge
Historical landmark
1 min
One of London’s famous landmarks – the Tower Bridge is an iconic symbol of London. It’s a combined bascule and suspension bridge over the River Thames and it is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name.
Tower Bridge Road
London, GB1 SE1 2UP
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HMS Belfast
Historical landmark
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HMS Belfast is one of the two ships forming the final sub-class of the Royal Navy's Town-class cruisers. It’s been a museum ship since 1971 and is one of London’s famous landmarks.
Morgan's Lane
Tooley Street
London, GB1 SE1 2JH
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View from Shard
Recreation
15 mins
JOINER STREET
London, LND, GB SE1 9QU
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O2 Arena
Recreation
6 mi
The O2
Peninsula Square
London, GB SE10 0DX
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Central London
9 mins
Central London it’s the most exciting city in the world. And it’s ours. The nation’s capital has everything you could possibly wish for – including a choice of 16 hotels from which to explore it’s world-renowned sites, culture, entertainment and shopping.
London Dungeon
Historical landmark
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One of London’s famous landmarks - the London Dungeon is a tourist attraction about tortures from the Medieval Age. It is located near the London Bridge rail station. It recreates various macabre historical events using a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.
28-34 Tooley St
London, GB1 SE1 2SZ
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Westfield Shopping Centre
Shopping
25 mins
2 Stratford Place Montifichet Road
Olympic Park
London, GB E20 1EJ
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Olympic Park
Recreation
25 mins
The Olympic Park, in London, United Kingdom, is a sporting complex built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Paralympics, situated to the east of the city adjacent to the Stratford City development.
London, GB E20 2ST
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Excel Exhibition Centre
Convention center
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ExCeL London is an exhibitions and international convention centre in the London Borough of Newham, England.
1 Western Gateway
London, GB E16 1XL
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Overlooking iconic Tower Bridge a world heritage site, relax and enjoy the finest close up view of London. Executive Double Bridge View bedrooms provide the perfect setting in the heart of London. Exclusive features you won’t find in our Standard bedrooms include luxurious bathrobes and slippers, late checkout (subject to availability) and a Nespresso coffee machine. You’ll also benefit from full access to our Club Lounge, where you can catch up on the latest headlines, enjoy complimentary breakfast on weekends and refreshments available daily from 5pm.. Executive Double Bridge View bedrooms also benefit from fast complimentary Wi-Fi, and your room includes a 49'' Smart TV with Freeview and a Bose Music Player upon request and free access to the hotel gym. Welcome details include a complimentary mini bar, luxury branded toiletries and a room safe, which help provide the perfect base to recharge in the centre of London.

Cancellation Policy

All Best Available Rate products are cancellable without charge up to 2:00 p.m. local time on the day of arrival.

Additional details

BACK IN 2026! The Tower Hotel by Thistle largest event space is re-opening in 2026 after an extensive refurbishment. The Tower Suite is a bright and versatile event space benefitting from floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing unrivalled views of Tower Bridge and the London skyline. This modern, contemporary space is perfect for everything from product launches and conferences to Christmas parties, or it can be divided into smaller rooms for more intimate events. It’s the perfect flexible space in one of London’s most desirable locations. Executive Double Bridge View bedrooms also benefit from fast complimentary Wi-Fi, 32” LCD TV with Freeview, a Bose docking station, complimentary parking and free access to the hotel gym. Welcome details include a complimentary mini bar, luxury branded toiletries and a room safe, which help provide the perfect base to recharge in the centre of London.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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