Introduction: The Tower Hotel London is located by the
edge of the River Thames along side St Katharine docks yacht haven. This is a
wonderfully scenic area standing opposite the magnificent Tower of London. The
location is also on the eastern edge of the City of London and a little way from
the main tourist areas of central London. However its just a 10 minute taxi ride
to the main tourist areas such as Trafalgar Square. Also very convenient for
London City Airport which is 5.3
miles (8.5 km) away in the Isle of Dogs. It is very well located for
the Docklands (to the East) and also for London City airport. Other nearby
attractions include HMS Belfast (0.4 miles), London Dungeon (0.5 miles),
Monument (0.6 miles), Southwark Cathedral (0.7 miles), Shakespeare's Globe (1.1
miles), Millennium Bridge (1.1 miles) and the London Eye (Millennium Wheel) (2
miles). >>>
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of St Katherine Docks.
Hotel:
Few London hotels can claim such a magnificent location, by the edge of the
River Thames and its yacht haven with bars restaurants and shops and alongside
1000 years of history at the Tower of London castle. The Guoman Tower Hotel
offers something very different for London visitors, especially suited to anyone
needing access to the City of London, Docklands or ExCel exhibition centre.
Room facilities include wireless High Speed internet access, Air conditioning,
LCD
television with digital channels, In-house movies, Radio, Direct dial phone,
safe, Mini bar, Hairdryer, iron and ironing board, Trouser press and Automatic wake-up call. Beds have
Egyptian linen.
Other facilities include the dedicated 5th floor executive floor with its
executive lounge (free internet access).
Hotel suites have a separate lounge, dining areas and fully fitted kitchenette.
Many rooms have views of the River Thames and the Tower of London.
Room service operates 24/7.
Dining Facilities:
Xi Bar and Lounge: 80 seat capacity and located in the upper foyer. Features great views over the River Thames. Full range of drinks in
this fully licensed and contemporary style bar including wines and classic cocktails.
Also serves light snacks.
Open: 17.00 till 01.00 (Friday thru Sunday from noon till 01.00).
The Brasserie: 130 seat capacity and located on the ground floor. This is
the Tower hotels flagship restaurant. Views of Tower Bridge, dedicated integrated bar and a separate
garden terrace area. Snacks and drinks. The menu has diverse international
culinary and cultural influences. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and
informal dress code.
Open: noon till 22.30 (closed Sundays).
The Carvery: Currently closed for refurbishment.
120 seat capacity located in the upper foyer. Traditional Carvery serving roasts and specialities of the day with
views over St. Katharine's Dock. Also serves vegetarian dishes. Menu includes
four different types of beef as a well as vegetarian options.
Open: 17.00 till 21.00 (Sunday 12.30 till 15.30, 17.00 till 21.00).
The Guoman Tower hotel also offers a fully fitted gymnasium.
The Hotel has 19 air-conditioned meeting rooms/banqueting suites with a capacity
for between 6 to 500 guests. Facilities in meeting rooms include high speed
internet access.
Other services include currency exchange, dedicated business centre, Dry
Cleaning/laundry and a concierge desk and full concierge team.
The front reception offers safety deposit boxes.
A water taxi to nearby Canary Wharf for easy access to the financial area is
available at an additional charge.
Parking: Onsite (charge)
Room Numbers: 801
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
comment: Carvery restaurant refurbished 2011.
After its re-branding in autumn 2005
the hotel underwent a £7 million pounds refurbishment through to 2008. This has
included refurbishment and renaming of many of the interior area and dining
facilities under the direction of architects RDD.
Past Names:
The Thistle Tower Hotel (till August 2005)
