THE TOWER HOTEL, BY THISTLE | Airport hotel in London | From 185$/Night

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

The Tower Hotel, By Thistle, a 4-star hotel near London City Airport, sits on the River Thames with views of Tower Bridge. Located 5 miles from the airport, it provides easy access via Tower Gateway DLR station, a 10-minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by landmarks like the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and the Shard.

Comfortable Accommodations

The Tower Hotel offers 801 rooms, including accessible options and suites, all featuring fast free Wi-Fi and 49-inch Smart TVs. Standard Twin and Double Rooms provide complimentary mineral water, while Executive Rooms include Nespresso machines and bathrobes. Suites feature kitchenettes and living areas with panoramic city or river views.

Riverside Dining

Vicinity restaurant serves European cuisine with riverside views, while The Lawn offers outdoor dining overlooking Tower Bridge. Both venues provide vegetarian and vegan options, along with curated wine lists and cocktails. Private dining is available for groups of 30 to 350 guests.

Local Attractions

Guests can explore nearby attractions like the Globe Theatre, London Dungeon, and Thames speedboat tours. The hotel's concierge assists with bookings for events, shows, and sightseeing passes. Complimentary mineral water and Freeview TV enhance relaxation after a day out.

Event & Business Facilities

The Tower Hotel features 14 meeting rooms, including the Tower Suite for up to 550 guests. Business amenities include free Wi-Fi, audio-visual equipment, and catering services. A 24-hour front desk, fitness center, and luggage storage are available for convenience.

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Standard Twin Room Bridge View

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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Executive Twin Room

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

London 3.8 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 11.0 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 31.3 km

Train

Fenchurch Street Station800 m

London Bridge Train Station900 m

Underground

Tower Hill tube500 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 25 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

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 info

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

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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

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The Tower Hotel, By Thistle – Hotel near airport in London

Hotel overview and key features

Comfortable Accommodations

Riverside Dining

Local Attractions

Event & Business Facilities

Choose your ideal room style

Prices and Availability

Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location info

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