Where to stay in Tower Hill with children

Planning a family trip to London requires finding the perfect family-friendly accommodation that balances comfort and convenience. If you are looking to stay close to some of London’s biggest tourist attractions during your stay in London, then Tower Hill has plenty of accommodation options that will suit families with kids. Just minutes away from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Tower Hill offers a blend of history, modern amenities and close proximity to transport connections. But deciding where to stay in Tower Hill with children can be tricky. We want to make the process of finding somewhere to stay much easier. This guide will help you navigate the best hotel and accommodation options that combine location, comfort, and character in Tower Hill.

Hotels

The Tower Hotel (a Thistle hotel)

The Tower Hotel offers a prime location directly adjacent to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Its proximity to these major attractions, along with rooms that offer direct river views out onto Tower Bridge, makes it a popular choice for families.

Although the ‘family rooms‘ only accommodate up to three people (with one being on a sofa bed), the hotel does offer a number of interconnecting rooms. There is no option to book interconnecting rooms online, so you would need to get in touch with the hotel directly to enquire about the possibility of this. Suite rooms come equipped with kitchenette.

Good for:

• Location, it’s right next to St Katharine Docks and its wide range of restaurants
• Views (if staying in a Tower Bridge view room)
• The possibility of interconnecting rooms

Bad for:

• Modern rooms, the hotel is quite dated in parts
• Cheap breakfasts (but there are plenty of places nearby to buy food)

Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill)

Premier Inn is an excellent family-friendly hotel chain in London. They offer consistent, reliable accommodation with spacious family rooms and budget-friendly rates.

The Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) location provides easy access to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge as well as Tower Hill tube station and Tower Gateway DLR station. Located nearby are a range of restaurants (including Pizza Union – an excellent budget-friendly option) and pubs that serve food, along with convenience grocery stores.

The family rooms can accommodate up to two adults, two children (age 15 and under) and a child under two (in a cot). Travel cots are available at no extra cost. However, baby blankets are not provided.

Do note that this hotel is located right next to the DLR and some rooms will overlook the train lines. This is great for kids who love trains, but if you are sensitive to noise, ask for a quiet room.

Good for:

• Families who all want to be able to be in one room.
• Those on a budget
• Free breakfast for kids – when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast, up to two kids eat breakfast for free.

Bad for:

• A guaranteed bath, some rooms only have showers.

Leonardo Royal London City

The Leonardo Royal City Hotel is a contemporary and family-friendly option in the Tower Hill area. Located just around the corner from Tower Hill tube station and right next to part of the old Roman wall, this hotel is a convenient and comfortable base for families looking to explore the attractions of central London.

Families are well catered to with up to two adults and two children (age 2-12) being accommodated in rooms with two Queen size beds (rather than sofa beds, like many family rooms in other hotels).

Good for:

• Easy access to Tower Hill tube station
• Proper beds
• Staff who are great with kids
• Those who want a pool (although note that access with children is restricted to certain times)

Bad for:

• Cheap breakfast (children under 12 eat free but children over 12 are charged full price)
• Some rooms have underwhelming views

Blue Orchid Tower Suites and Tower Residences

Finding the right place to stay can be difficult if you want something more than your usual hotel room or room with kitchenette. Maybe you have a family member with allergies or very particular dietary requirements and so need to have access to a full kitchen. Maybe you are stopping in London as part of a much longer trip and want to have somewhere with a washing machine where you can do laundry without having to take time out to find a laundrette. If this is you, then the Blue Orchid Tower Suites or Blue Orchid Tower Residences might be the right choice for you.

Located just minutes from the Tower of London (with certain rooms offering views over the Tower of London), these rooms offer the comfort of serviced apartments with hotel-like amenities. The suites feature multiple bedroom configurations, that sleep up to four people plus a child of up to two years old who can stay free of charge in baby cots or existing bedding. Suites all come with fully equipped kitchens.

Good for:

• A variety of room types accommodating families
• Kitchen including a washing machine/tumble dryer
• Modern rooms and facilities

Bad for:

• Some train noise may be heard in certain rooms from a nearby above ground train line

Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London

If you are looking to blow the budget, Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London offers apartment combinations of up to three bedrooms with kitchens. Cheval Three Quays offers a premium experience for families seeking luxury services apartments. Located right on the Thames, many apartments offer stunning views across the river, including Tower Bridge.

Good for:

• Families who want their own bedrooms
• Kitchen facilities
• Views (if in a river view apartment)

Bad for:

• The wallet