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The Tower - A Guoman hotel

Saint Katharines Way
London, England E1W 1LD
United Kingdom

 
GENERAL INFORMATION :

What to expect: Buzzing with casually clad vacationers and suited executives, the large, informal lobby features sand-colored marble floors inlaid with bold geometric designs, and a large central staircase bedecked in ivy. Floor-to-ceiling windows have views of Tower Bridge, which can be enjoyed over a coffee or panini sandwich from the kiosk in the lobby's center. A sitting area has black granite-topped tables and red leather chairs.

Amenity highlights: Guests arriving early may check in immediately if their room is ready, and the "Just Ask" room service aims to satisfy even off-the-menu culinary requirements. The concierge can assist with theater tickets for a night on the town, and afterwards guests can make the evening last in the Thames Bar or Wwwater café with views of the river and Tower Bridge.

Insider tip: Jack the Ripper, arguably London's most famous mystery man, once wreaked terror in the few blocks north of this hotel. Numerous walking tours trace the century-old steps of the notorious serial killer and cover the very streets in which he prowled. Guests may check with the concierge for full details.

PROPERTY AMINITIES :

Climate-controlled throughout, the hotel has 24-hour room service, a currency exchange, and a multilingual staff. For a fee, guests may use a fitness room with seven cardiovascular machines, a TV, and complimentary mineral water. Hotel parking is available for a fee, and there is an express check-out facility.

ROOMS :

Set on the banks of the River Thames, this hotel provides 801 rooms, all with wide city and river views. Rooms feature high-speed Internet access, desks, bathroom phones, and in-room safes.

DINING :

Wwwater café - A split-level restaurant with large, curved beech columns surrounding the upper seating area. The flooring features bold geometric patterns, the colors of which are echoed in the orange, yellow, and green walls. The ceiling of a conservatory area billows with blue-and-white sails, and is surrounded by a riveted steel wall with porthole-style windows. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it serves English, American, Italian, and French-style popular dishes, as well as curries and sandwiches.

The Carvery - A buffet-style restaurant with a red-and-green, diamond-and-paisley carpet and woodcut-style prints of past British monarchs mounted on the dusky pink walls. Green leather scroll-backed chairs surround oak-topped tables with black cast-iron legs, and a raised seating area has large windows with views of the marina called St. Catherine's Dock. Open for breakfast, and a three-course carvery menu (featuring roasted joints of meat) is available for lunch and dinner.

Thames Bar - This mahogany-paneled, English-style pub features views of the Thames and Tower Bridge. A selection of traditional beers and ales, wines, and spirits is available from the central bar. A collection of maritime memorabilia, carpeting with a ship's-rope pattern, and an eclectic mix of chair styles add to the informal atmosphere. Serving drinks only until the early hours.