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Good Value
Myself and a colleague stayed here on 3 occasions throughout Jan, Feb & March 2009 on business. On our first visit we were upgraded to a beautiful room overlooking Tower Bridge and the Thames. The view was FANTASTIC but on the down side, the main restraunt was closed for refurb and the carvery was a big let down. On the other 2 visits we were in corner rooms that were not as sophisticated but were comfortable, clean and had good facilities. The Food in the restraunt was excellent, good value, and the staff very attentive without being intrusive. I would recommend this hotel to anyone as good value in the City, and indeed I am returning in September with my husband to celebrate our Anniversary....so it MUST be good!!! |
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"views from the rooms are fantastic!!!"
The Tower Hotel resturant was lovely, XI bar has great positioning over the river.. the views from the rooms are fantastic!!!
The bed was appallingly hard, very noisy from nearby pub, the room smelt and was generally of a poor standard of cleanliness. The corridors are dark and were lined with dirty plates and trays.
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"good views overlooking the Thames"
The Tower Hotel room was clean and comfortable with good views overlooking the Thames. |
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"Great views and v nice 4 star hotel"
I was staying at the Tower on business in April 2007, and was pleasantly surprised just how good I found it. Initial impressions were favourable – nice lobby, effective check in and friendly concierge.
As I had a standard room (room 369), I wasn’t expecting much. However, I was amazed to find a really large room with stunning views of the Thames and Tower Bridge! Even more amazing was a window which actually opened (a real rareity in London).
I ordered room service after coming back in late, and it arrived promptly with no fuss. Bedspread was a bit worn and thin, but the bed itself was extremely comfortable.
As I didn’t book the room myself, I’m not sure how much it cost. However, based on my experience and expectations of similar hotels in London, I’d be happy to pay £120 - £130 night for that size of room, and probably more for those views. One of the best 4 star hotels in London, I’d say.
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"Enjoyable Stay"
We spent a night at the Tower Hotel as part of a Dirty Dancing Theatre break. We found checkin to be very quick and our room to be just what we wanted for our stay in London. Great view of the Tower Bridge and the Thames. Breakfast was self service buffet style but there was plenty of it. Our package included continental breakfast but we could have had a cooked breakfast and paid the extra. All in all we had a good stay and for a very busy hotel we couldn't really find anything to complain about. Infact we have stayed in several hotels in London over the years but I would certainly put this one as one that we would return to for a night or two in London.
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"Don't believe everything you read!"
Having accepted an invitation to a Friday night business function in the City of London, my wife and I thought we'd make a romantic weekend of it, being the sort of thing we'd do perhaps only once a year, living in Worcestershire. So, having had a good experience last year of booking a hotel on-line through a booking agency I adopted the same game plan and spent a couple of hours trawling through sites like London Town, Hotel Doorman and Lastminute.com. Eventually I decided on The Tower, which looked the perfect venue- 4 stars, on-site parking and a great riverside location overlooking Tower Bridge and close to our function venue. Surprisingly, the best price I could find for a Deluxe room was with the hotel direct, but upon calling them 2 days before our visit they said there were no rooms whatsoever available (remember this later!). In desperation I revisited Lastminute.com, who were offering details of hotel prices "so good the hotels won't allow themselves to be named". I don't normally buy that kind of sales line, but from the description given I was pretty sure it was the Tower (and was right), so booked a Standard room with English breakfast, 1 night for £79. Disappointed only Standard rooms available, but at least I'd got the venue I wanted. The night before we were due to travel I looked up a location map on Google, found this review site by accident and was completely gutted to see that just about every reviewer totally slated the place- "don't touch with a bargepole" being the general concensus of numerous reviewers. By this time it was too late to cancel, so hoped for the best, deciding to ask on arrival if any remote chance of a room upgrade . To cut to the chase, upon arrival first impressions were great, we were told at reception that we had been given a free upgrade as hotel was not full (excuse me?), the room was lovely (Deluxe) overlooking Tower Bridge, and we were very impressed with both the customer service and the riverside views from both the XI bar and the Brasserie where an excellent English Breakfast was served. We felt that the quality of accomodation and location was exactly what we were hoping for, and would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. |
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"Beautiful View"
My boyfriend and I were looking to spend a romantic evening in central London so we booked one night at the Tower Hotel. The room and hotel facility was well maintained, comfortable and clean. Although this hotel offers a quality stay, I do not recommend paying a high price for a room as I didn't find anything beyond exceptional about it.
The best attribute of the hotel is the location overlooking the beautiful Tower Bridge. For those that have never been to London, the Tower Bridge is stunning at night when it is completely illuminated.
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"fanatastic!"
My boyfriend and I had the most wonderful time at this hotel, the service was great, the rooms were adequately sized with great views of the tower bridge. we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. although i do also recommend you do not go to the restaurants within the hotel, except for breakfast as they are over priced and the food was not up to standard. there are restaurants very close that were much nicer and it is so very close to the tube!
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"Great views and v nice 4 star hotel"
I was staying at the Tower on business in April 2007, and was pleasantly surprised just how good I found it. Initial impressions were favourable – nice lobby, effective check in and friendly concierge.
As I had a standard room (room 369), I wasn’t expecting much. However, I was amazed to find a really large room with stunning views of the Thames and Tower Bridge! Even more amazing was a window which actually opened (a real rareity in London).
I ordered room service after coming back in late, and it arrived promptly with no fuss. Bedspread was a bit worn and thin, but the bed itself was extremely comfortable.
As I didn’t book the room myself, I’m not sure how much it cost. However, based on my experience and expectations of similar hotels in London, I’d be happy to pay £120 - £130 night for that size of room, and probably more for those views. One of the best 4 star hotels in London, I’d say.
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"Enjoyable Stay"
We spent a night at the Tower Hotel as part of a Dirty Dancing Theatre break. We found checkin to be very quick and our room to be just what we wanted for our stay in London. Great view of the Tower Bridge and the Thames. Breakfast was self service buffet style but there was plenty of it. Our package included continental breakfast but we could have had a cooked breakfast and paid the extra. All in all we had a good stay and for a very busy hotel we couldn't really find anything to complain about. Infact we have stayed in several hotels in London over the years but I would certainly put this one as one that we would return to for a night or two in London.
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"Nice Hotel - Good Value for Money"
Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights over a weekend. We got a special deal on the net so it worked out good value for money.
Good location I thought. Near to some nice bars and restaurants plus pleasant walk down the river to other attractions.
Reception area looked nice when we got there. Receptionist was friendly and helpful.
Ate in the Brasserie one night and food was ok. Only thing was not much choice - especially for a vegetarian (like me).
Room was only thing that let it down. Comfortable enough and no complaints for the price but seemed quite pokey and small (even though we were 'upgraded' on check in!) Plus decor above ground level could do with some serious updating. It was all quite chintzy and dirty looking.
Other than that would be perfectly happy to stay here again for the right price. No probs.
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"Great hotel if the rate is right!"
Much of the clientele at the hotel seemed very swanky and the kind of upper class that it very critical of service. Rather than pay the premium rates, I got this hotel through Priceline for about $100 plus taxes. I was a bit apprehensive after seeing these reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. Checkin was a long process since the hotel seemed understaffed, but they didn't try to get extra money from me with an upgrade offer. I just politely asked for a room with a decent view and they definitely delivered. I got a great, clean room, with a wonderful view out the window of the Tower Bridge. The concierge was always helpful and friendly, even when they seemed to be trying to accommodate several people at once. I knew everything at the hotel was overpriced, so I didn't bother with the restaurants or breakfast there. The dock area right outside the hotel had plenty of wonderful and delicious dining options for a lot less money and even stayed open late at night. The hotel does show it's wear and tear, but a terrific deal through Priceline.
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"Fantastic Service, views and room"
Myself and my partner stayed here for 2 nights the weekend of October 7th , 8th. We were dreading the stay after reading reviews! The booking in staff were fantastic, even tho they struggled with our Welsh accents. We had room 569 the view was awesome, we were practically on Tower Bridge! Bed was huge, decor clean and tasteful, everything worked, loved the huge fluffy towels and the fluffy bathrobes. Staff in corridors were always friendly and the room maid only ever knocked our door once and came back later....shower was hot at all times bathroom products were ace! Cant wait to go back...we had an excellent rate for the weekend and paid less than we do at an Ibis or Travel Lodge...shop around! I'd reccomend the hotel to anyone...particular;y room 569!
rugbyboyz@hotmail.com
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