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2.7 (121 reviews)
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William Y.

We spent five nights in the Tower Hotel from April 18th through the 22nd. It's a nice hotel with a good location. We upgraded our room which got a coffee pot, fridge, soft drinks, and breakfast. The room had a small footprint. The bathtub/shower required a high step to access. Anyone with mobility issues would be challenged. The breakfast was served buffet style, with adequate options. I thought the quality of the food was good. The location is adjacent to London Bridge and the Tower of London. We arrived Heathrow and took the Tube to Tower Hill Station that got us to within about 3 blocks to the hotel. Loved the quick access to the tube. The hotel was clean. The service was good. The only problem was really slow elevators. We enjoyed our stay.

April H.

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews. We had a fantastic stay here for four nights in July of 2025. I see a review saying the rooms don't have air conditioning. Maybe they had a broken one or maybe a super old not remodeled room. Our room had a perfectly working AC. Check in was fast and easy, service always good. Nice hotel and the rooms were large and comfortable. Great views and easy walking to lots of popular locations. Only negatives are it's a pain for cars to get into and the elevators were crazy slow.

Ray F.

My 2nd time staying here! Excellent staff, super views, convenient location as a travel hub, historic St. Katharine's Docks, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Great breakfast buffet, on site Vicinity Restaurant, multiple bars, and many close by shops and restaurants. I spent many hours just looking out the room windows at the sites. Love this place!

View from room 381 (3rd floor)
Julie B.

Sigh... where do I begin? Pros: - Absolutely unbeatable view of Tower Bridge (if you're lucky enough to get it - not all rooms face the bridge). Cons: - Rooms feel like a mid-tier motel - extremely basic. - Poor location for drivers - constant tourist crowds, construction, and very limited first-come, first-served parking (even for paying guests). - No apparent elevator from basement garage to reception floor (I could be wrong but I didn't see any). - No air conditioning; tiny window openings make summer heatwaves unbearable (as of August 2025). - Not worth staying in the city just for proximity to an office or pub (which was our reason). Better to stay outside London and take the tube. Bottom Line: Stay here only if you care about nothing but the view, don't plan to spend time in your room, and can handle sweltering conditions in summer. Otherwise, look elsewhere. We actually left a day early and just ate the cost because we didn't want to deal with coming in/out of the property.

Tea and coffee was available but no mini fridge
Louis-Charles C.

Usually I stay up in Camden when I visit London but was meeting friends for a short visit so planted ourselves closer to some of the touristy areas. I requested a bridge view and was not disappointed at all. It was worth the price of admission. The room itself was adequate. Clean and a comfortable bed. I would suggest they begin a remodel of the rooms to remove the very high sided tubs and switch to walk in showers. I can see the tub being an extreme mobility issue for many older clientele . It would also be helpful to add a small fridge to the rooms as many of use like to store our beverages cold.

10 oz steak dinner. $35
Cesar G.

Excellent customer service. Everything is closed by. Great location. The restaurant has good food.

Christy O.

We had afternoon tea at Vicinity in the Tower Hotel. Such a fun experience and we could stay in our tourist comfy clothes and didn't need to dress up. That was a plus. Plus we had a great view of the tower bridge. Reservations are probably necessary. We made reservations a few days before we wanted to go.

Bridge view at night from room
Kavitha P.

The best thing about this hotel is location You really cannot beat the view of iconic Tower Bridge. It's beautiful during the day and at night when the city is lit up and seeing the Shard too Unfortunately the interior of this hotel needs some work. Their website is deceiving as the rooms were horribly outdated and dirty with stains . The only nice part was the view of the bridge ,plus the room was tiny and no tea coffee kettle was provided- disappointing The reception area and restaurant is nice but they totally need to refurbish the whole place but then I imagine their prices would go up Breakfast was just okay - big buffet not sure worth the price I would rather eat out at any of the nearby restaurants in St Katherine's Docks Location is perfect for walking distance to Tower of London

Tower Bridge taken from the outside of the hotel
Ana R.

Staff was friendly. Big breakfast selection. You walk out, and there is the Tower bridge. How cool is that. The Uber boat is near. So is the metro .

Small side table.  We had 2 side tables and the drawers are not large enough to unpack clothing.  No dresser in room.
Jessica W.

Hotel Review My family & I, three in total, reserved and stayed in the Family Room.  Which includes a bed and a pull out sofa bed.  The view from the room was unbelievable!  Started the trip off just right, then... - Gym: The gym is underwelming.  Very small, limited free weights, no wipes in the gym to wipe down equipment before/after use.  Water, yay... water in the gym on Day 1.  Day 2... no water.  Went down to the concierge and asked for water and asked if they could restock the gym.  Was told they do not keep water in the gym.  I said, "You do, I saw it..." and was cut off curtly.  I just left it alone.  Grabbed the 2 bottles he provided and headed off for my workout. - Room Amenities: I was trying hard not to call, but the basics were missing.          * Toilet Paper: No toilet paper after the room was serviced.         * Towels: Had to call and ask for an extra body towel twice.  There are 3 of us, and 2 body towels will not be enough after showers         * Face Clothes / Wash Clothes / Flannels: Had to go down to the concierge and ask for a set for my family so we could wash our bodies.         * Fold Out Bed: No pillow cases or sheets the 1st night.  Called down and had them brought up.  2nd night, after all had showered and we were preparing to go to sleep, noticed that during room servicing, housekeeping took the comforter, sheets, and pillows.  Had to call and ask for a new set.  Ugh.  Made sure to place in a small closet each day after to avoid repeated takeaways.         * Shower: There is mildew in the shower.  Mostly up high, but still, yuck.         * Drawers: There is pretty much none in the family room.  I'm not sure about other rooms.  Our room consisted of 2 side bed tables with 2 small drawers and a desk with 3 desk drawers.  Nothing else.  I called down and asked for more hangers so I could have our room set up for our stay. The guy was shocked when I asked for more hangers and was like, "How many?!"  Serious confusion and pure dismay/disgust that I would ask to not live out of our suitcases.  Note I asked for 20.  Again, I am a family of 3 and staying for a week.  There were about 5 in the room to start. And we had outer wear due to cool weather and rain. - Buffet breakfast.  Eat else where.  It's not worth it.  £22 to have a limited selection of the following:         * Hot Food: fried eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans, and an omelet (never saw anyone at station to prepare requests).         * Bread station: toast, bagel, a couple of different pastries         * Cold Station: cereal, cucumber, dates, yogurt, and a couple of other cold items.           * Drinks: Some juices, coffee (Americano, Regular Coffee, Espresso, Latte), and water.          * Pancakes:  Oh, and while I appreciate the novelty of an auto pancake maker... not worth the hassel.  Pancake machines make mini pancakes about 1 inch - 1.5 inches in diameter and take 60 seconds to cook, and it only cook 1 at a time.  I had to wait 15 mins as someone before me concluded their multi handwaves, and then I had to do my muti handwaves.  Note... you handwave.  It cooks and the rolls down conveyer belt, drops on plate, then you wave again.  I wish they would just cook the pancakes and place them in the buffet with the other hot foods. -  Laundry: Yes, they offer, but the prices are OUTRAGEOUS.  It is charged by item.  See pic.  I found a pick-up service that came to the hotel and was able to do it at a fraction of the price.  Still about £46 and would equal 1 load of whites and 1 maybe 2 loads of darks depending on the size your normal load.  I also asked for the separate wash, so darks and whites could be washed separately, and that did cost more.  I used a service called "LAUNDRYHEAP".  I downloaded their app, placed laundry in the hotel, provided laundry bags, and dropped off with a concierge prior to 12 pm and had it returned the next afternoon around 2 pm.  Instructions and details are on the app.  Clothes came back clean and smelling great! - Location: Right at Tower Bridge and The Tower.  The closest tube (Underground) would be Tower Hill, which is about a 5 min walk.  Bring your comfy walking shoes.  Traveling anywhere in London via a Taxi vs. the Tube (Underground) takes literally about the same amount of time, including you walking to the Tube but at a fraction of the price.  We absolutely used the Taxi as a novelty and then quickly learned the Tube (Underground).  Between the "TFL" app and "Google Maps," we were off and about all day. - Snacks: Room Service stops around 10 pm.  Only drinks are provided after.   Need a snack, walk around the corner towards the Tower Bridge to the Telsco.  Water, sodas, juice, chips, candy, fruit, a great selection of so much more is available.

Anne D.

The hotel location is 5-star! Unfortunately, the room itself was a 1-star. We booked an Executive Double with a Tower Bridge view and we were given room 581. The VIEW was superb, without a doubt. The room did NOT look anything like the pictures online. The room is in dire need of maintenance and repairs. No amount of cleaning can help a room that just needs to be refurbished. The paint was peeling off the walls, the grout in the bathroom was moldy and stained, the window sill was covered in dirt, and everything needed updating. (See pictures). On top of the poor room condition was that the air conditioning was not on for the building and there wasn't any way to circulate the air. The small windows barely opened, so we did not get any breeze or cool outside air. The room temperature was around 80 degrees, all day long. We had to leave the curtains closed (there goes the fabulous view I paid for) just to keep the room cool enough to sleep in. We requested another room from the staff, but the hotel was booked. We had to request 2 fans just to get the air circulating. It was awful. I submitted my post-stay review and the management didn't even respond, so they clearly are not committed to providing a quality experience for travelers. I can honestly say that the price ($300 per night) of the premium room with a view was NOT worth it since the room was in such disrepair. I would NOT stay here again due to the condition of the room and the lack of attention to repairs.

The room we were in had a broken top bolt so we asked to get transferred to another room. It also had a broken bolt. SAFETY RISK.

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art'otel London Hoxton, Powered by Radisson Hotels

art'otel London Hoxton, Powered by Radisson Hotels

(3 reviews)

Hoxton

We stayed at this hotel on June 29th, just a few weeks after it opened, and wow, where to start?!…read moreThe design, with its imaginative and comprehensive art theme, is truly remarkable. From the moment you step into the lobby until you leave your room, you're constantly amazed by the meticulous attention to detail. The hotel is a feast for the senses, with vibrant colors, varied textures, creative lighting (I'm a lighting guy), and a perfect blend of convenience and comfort. You can sit almost anywhere and find yourself captivated by the surroundings, needing time to fully absorb it all. Yet, it never feels overdone--much of the design is subtle, striking a perfect balance. The rooms were so comfortable, and the beds were some of the coziest I've ever slept in. The amenities were top shelf. My wife couldn't believe there was a Dyson hair wrap and blow dryer in the room! There are little screens in each room that seamlessly control your environment - lights (mood), curtains, temperature, etc. The record player was fun, and the speakers were next-level quality. The two bars were more subtly designed with some of the coolest leather chairs I've sat in - we didn't want to move. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto the street. Last but not least is the outstanding service we received from the check-in, to the personal introduction to the room, to the very attentive bar service and professional dining room staff. They clearly went out of their way to hire and train the best. This place is going to be a unique jewel in the heart of Hoxton.

Stayed here for a work trip. Was conveniently centrally located with tons of amenities (24 hour…read moregym, room service, pool, and the usual bar, resto etc). What stood out was the service. From the welcome to the lifts to the doormen helping me find my way. I felt safe, comfortable and relaxed. It made it nice to come back to after a long day. Really enjoyed the artwork too.

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citizenM

(24 reviews)

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Liverpool Street / Broadgate

Stayed here for a work trip and really enjoyed it…read more The rooms were much more spacious than the citizen m I stayed at in Paris. Large comfortable bed, which a huge window that offered a decent view. The lobby was super cool with plenty of spots to sit. Location was perfect for me. I wish they had a gym.

Pre-COVID review:…read more Check-in is on the second floor (not the ground floor). There's a employee nearby to help with check-in but it's mostly self sufficient for you to check in on our own. The room was much more spacious than I thought, given that the large bed takes over the entire space by the window. There's a small fridge to hold your snacks and drinks. We got 2 free bottles of water included with our stay. The bathroom doesn't include conditioner or lotion, only 2 types of shampoo/shower gel in bathroom (morning and evening). Also, the "bathroom" is just the shower area and toilet in an enclosed space, with a curtain that separates the two. The sink is outside the bathroom and has its own soap. The shower has a rainfall showerhead and hand held shower, which worked for the two of us, as BF likes the rainfall one while I preferred the latter. While the room was functional for what we needed at that time (a short stay in London before heading over to Paris), it's not the best choice if you are looking to share a room with a friend nor if you want a little more space or privacy between room and bathroom. Can't beat the convenient location, though the street outside is horrible for maneuvering large luggage.

Travelodge - Restaurant, Travelodge London City Road, London

Travelodge

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Liverpool Street / Broadgate

Visiting from Boston and I had no idea About the hotel situation and found myself at the Travelodge…read moreon the city Road. The truth is there's nothing exceptional or extraordinary about the hotel but then of course it is priced accordingly But what was a surprise? Was the man working on the front desk, Steven He was exceptional and extraordinary and he's an asset to the business He went over and above, managing an anxious traveler with respect and efficiency, and I came away feeling that he is somebody that should be fast tracked in a management program

Recently stayed at the Travelodge London Central City Road. Here are my notes:…read more * Room Size: Some of the rooms are quite small, but asking for a room at the front of the building is a good hack--those rooms tend to be larger due to the shape of the building. * Breakfast Deal: If you book through certain websites, you'll get complimentary breakfast, which is definitely worth it. The breakfast spread was surprisingly good. * Old but updated: The hotel is definitely on the older side and could use a remodel. While the rooms themselves are updated and comfortable, the hallways have that kind of worn, dated vibe. * IMPORTANT: There's no air-conditioning! I would not stay here in the warmer months. * Location: It's close to the tube and the Elizabeth line, making it super convenient to get around. Plus, you can easily walk to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Overall, your experience at Travelodge London Central City Road may vary, but it's a decent budget-friendly option.

Andaz London Liverpool Street - A lot of empty space in front of this couch in our suite!

Andaz London Liverpool Street

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Liverpool Street / Broadgate

4-ish stars rounded up. Verrrrry solid stay here and a great hotel for a London trip!…read more I'll start with the bad, and it's just one minor-ish thing: room floor creaking. It didn't even really directly impact me as I stayed on the highest floor, but I felt bad for the folks who were staying at the room right below mine lol I tried to walk in my room in a tip-toe fashion. Besides that, clean room that was tidied up well each day during my stay. Zero noise from rooms adjacent to mine. Courteous front counter service as well. Highly recommend adding the breakfast buffet service if your London trip is geared towards sightseeing and is less fussy in terms of where to have a hearty breakfast; I very much enjoyed the buffet offerings here especially the English breakfast items! Huge plus that the hotel is about a 3 min walk from Liverpool Street train station!! Station includes Heathrow-airport-connecting Elizabeth Line and M&S Simply Food for convenience store needs.

4.5 stars for Andaz London! While the location is great and so central to everything, the building…read moreand rooms do feel a bit dated. First and foremost, the best thing about this hotel is definitely the location. My fiance and I spent 5 nights total here and had no issues getting around to all the touristy things, since the Liverpool Street station is basically a block away. Plus it sure doesn't hurt that it's a straight shot down the Elizabeth Line to get to and from Heathrow Airport! With regards to our hotel stay itself, we were in a suite on the top floor. The suite was quite spacious with an area that was sectioned off with a couch and a LOT of empty space (great for our suitcases and whatnot), but everything just felt kind of old and worn in our opinion. Additionally, I didn't love that the shower had no door and was partially open to the rest of the bathroom because I had to be more careful about not getting water everywhere outside of the shower. Overall not a bad experience but definitely not the best, though we didn't spend much time in the room anyways. As globalists, we enjoyed complimentary breakfast every morning with the breakfast buffet. The food was good, and they had a very nice spread ranging from hot foods to breads to pastries to meats & cheeses. Additionally, you could order a la carte off the menu as well, and I quite liked the spiced omelet that was offered! Service overall was solid, and they even welcomed us in our room with a chocolate mousse cake since we were celebrating my fiance's upcoming birthday on this trip!

Landmark Apartments

Landmark Apartments

(7 reviews)

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Hoxton

The power of Yelp! Read: I was in a jam, and found this very suitable accommodation somewhat last…read moreminute for my mother...on Yelp. In the rush of summer visitors I accidentally booked my mother and brother-in-law to stay at our flat at the same time. Oops. We love everyone but a bit cozy with 4 full-sized adults, a baby and a dog in a two bedroom flat. So, I needed an "overlap" plan -- I did a quick airbnb search but everything coming back was either too far from our home or pretty pricey. Obviously hotels in London are outrageous, even the Premier Inn and Holday Inn Express that are both quite near us. BOLLOCKs, what is one to do? On an off chance I found Landmark Apartments on Yelp. Inputted my dates and found that they had a special of booking 4 nights, you get the 4th night free. WAHOO! Sealed the deal. So for 4 nights (single room, twin bed) I managed to get it for just under £400, or less than 100 quid a night. Those of you well versed in London accommodation know that save a hostel, that is pretty great. And right in the heart of Shoreditch, hard to beat! The booking process was fairly simple, done online and confirmed via email. Everyone I dealt with was pleasant. The room: VERY small, but very nicely done as well. The single room is obviously truly for 1 person. It sleeps 1. It has enough room for 1! My mom loved it though, a nice respite from our noisy house. It was super clean and had a "full" kitchen, which was nice. Location: can't be beat, right on Rivington above Rivington Grill. Word to the wise though -- my mom stayed Sunday-Wednesday when things are rather tame, Thursday-Saturday nights would surely be a different sort on this stretch. Regardless, its very well situated for shopping, eating, drinking, London-ing, etc. They do have the following policies to be aware of: *check-in hours are from 14:00-21:00. *You can arrange to leave your bags in our storage for a charge of £10-£20 depending on the number of the luggage. If you want to check-in early, please let us know in advance and we can arrange early check-in for a charge of £30. *If you are arriving after 21.00 we request that you inform us by phone call approximately one hour before you arrive as we need to arrange someone to check you in. If such arrangements are not made, you may have to wait up to an hour to be checked in. We charge £20 for late check-in as we have to arrange a staff for this service. This wasn't a problem for us as we are local and picked up the keys for my mom but it may be something to consider if you are tallying up costs and convenience. Overall - I was really pleased with the stay and would definitely book it again if we were in an overflow situation!

Booked the room for a couple nights…read more Returned to uni and found the exam schedule conflicted. I emailed with a huge amount of notice. 4 weeks. I was enquiring whether it would be possible for a refund but I would have also been happy with a change of dates. I send 5 emails over the period of 1 month. None were replied to. I decided to send one email not mentioning the circumstances, and it was replied to instantly. So basically I was ignored. I would have been totally fine if they had told me they could not do anything, I am just disappointed about being blatantly ignored.

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