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title: "The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, London"
description: "The Tower Hotel, by Thistle in London: rated 8.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★ · Clermont Hotel Group
# The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
City of London, London, United Kingdom
8.3 · Very good 3,908 reviews · #497 #497 of 1,485 in London · 8.1 Location score
## About The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle is a hotel in City of London, London, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3,908 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, gym. It is 5.3 km from the centre of London. The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 8.8 km away.
- **Type:** Hotel
- **Star rating:** ★★★★
- **Check-in from:** 15:00
- **Check-out until:** 11:00
- **Rooms:** 801
- **Floors:** 13
- **Opened:** 1973
- **Chain:** Clermont Hotel Group
- **Formerly:** Tower Thistle Hotel
- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property
- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6
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## Live prices around The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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## The Tower Hotel, by Thistle: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: January, about €162 a night on average
- Most expensive month: June, about €419 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €146 for the night of 16 January 2027
- Saturday nights cost about 19% less than Tuesday nights
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Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
## How The Tower Hotel, by Thistle scores
Better rated than 66% of hotels in London
- Guest rating **8.3**
- Location **8.1**
- Facilities **6.7**
- Spa & wellness **4.5**
- Public transport **10.0**
London average
## Amenities
Swimming poolRestaurantBarGym
### Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
### Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
### Internet
- Wi-Fi
### Parking & transport
- Parking
### Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
### In the rooms
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
### Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
## Location
- **Location score:** **8.1**/10
- **Walk grade:** **93**/100 Great for walkers
- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **109**
- **Shops within 500 m:** **3**
- **Sights within 1 km:** **28**
| Nearest beach | 3.8 km9 min drive |
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| Nearest stationLínea de alta velocidad Londres-Eurotúnel | 100 m2 min walk |
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| Nearest airportLondon City Airport (LCY) | 8.8 km20 min drive |
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| Distance to the centreLondon | 5.3 km12 min drive |
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### Main sights of London
### Everyday places nearby
| Food shopWaitrose & Partners | 270 m4 min walk |
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| PharmacyTower Bridge Wellness Pharmacy | 370 m6 min walk |
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## Weather in London
[London weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/london/weather)
## Lists this hotel is on
- [Hotels with a pool in London](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/london/pool/)
- [Hotels with a gym in London](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/london/gym/)
### Compare
## Compare The Tower Hotel, by Thistle with nearby hotels
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- [Wombat's City Hostel London](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wombat-s-city-hostel-london-london/) Hostel 500 m away
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## Questions about The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
### How do guests rate The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,908 reviews, which is better than 66% of rated hotels in London.
### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
### Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
### Does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have a pool?
Yes, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle has a swimming pool.
### Is there parking at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
### How far is The Tower Hotel, by Thistle from the airport?
The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 8.8 km away in a straight line.
### What was The Tower Hotel, by Thistle called before?
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle was previously known as Tower Thistle Hotel.
### When did The Tower Hotel, by Thistle open?
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle opened in 1973.
### How many rooms does The Tower Hotel, by Thistle have?
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle has 801 rooms on 13 floors.
### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Tower Hotel, by Thistle?
Yes: Waitrose & Partners, about 270 m away (4 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)
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