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The Cranley Report®: The Tower
The Tower, London
Hotel Address
St. Katharine’s Way
London
E1W 1LD
Contact Details
Telephone: +44 871 376 9036
Fax: +44 871 376 9136
E-mail
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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Hotel Opened
 1973
Refurbishment Throughout 2008: Refurbishment of 91 guest rooms
Nov 2008: Work due to commence on new Executive Lounge
Cranley Summary
Commanding views of the River Thames and overlooking St. Katharine's Dock, the Tower Hotel is located on the north bank of the River Thames next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is well located for all that London has to offer. The hotel is within walking distance of the financial district of London, is just a seven minute walk from Tower Hill Tube Station and is in close proximity to Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and London Bridge Railway Stations. The hotel features 801 spacious airy guest rooms and suites which are furnished with every comfort and convenience in mind. All the guest rooms offer modern up-to-date amenities including wireless internet access. Each and every guest room has a view of one of the landmark sights that surround the hotel including Tower Bridge, St. Katharine’s Dock and the River Thames. The hotel offers a choice of bars and restaurants including the Brasserie restaurant, offering views over Tower Bridge and the Carvery, looking over St. Katherine’s Dock. The Tower Hotel offers extensive banquet and meeting facilities with state-of-the-art technology, a dedicated professional team and can cater for a wide variety of events. There are 24 meeting and conference venues in the hotel. The largest venue is the Tower Suite comprising of three purpose built meeting rooms which can be used individually or as one large space with a maximum capacity of 600 guests.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Tower Hotel is located on the north bank of the River Thames next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and has commanding views of the Thames, overlooking St. Katharine's Dock with its yachts, boutiques, bridges and walkways. The financial district, Hays Galleria, the London Dungeon, Canary Wharf development and ExCeL exhibition centre are all close to the hotel. The O2 arena is located just up the River Thames and is approximately a 40 minute boat ride away. The Tower Hotel has some of the world’s most popular landmarks on the doorstep. The hotel is ideally located for visiting the sights and the shopping and nightlife of the West End. Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and London Bridge Railway Stations are in close proximity and Tower Hill Tube Station is just a seven minute walk from the hotel.
Airports
Distance
 10 km
Airport Transfers
 Approximately a 15 minute drive in light traffic
Cities and Sights
Distance
 0.1 km
City/Sight Transfers
 A short walk from the hotel
Layout Description
The entrance to the Tower Hotel is located on a one-way street identifiable by the barrier entry to the road. Steps lead up to an automatic door leading into the ground floor lobby area. Entering into the lobby, the Guest Relations and Avis car hire desks are to the right. Turning left leads to the lobby internet corner and an entrance into the Brasserie restaurant. Located in the central area of the lobby is a stairway leading up to the mezzanine level. Immediately opposite the Guest Relations desk and on the far side of the lobby is the reception desk. Facing the reception desk and turning right leads to four lifts serving all floors, the Concierge desk, Lobby Lounge and a further entrance into and out of the lobby which is next to the Concierge desk. The Carvery and Gallery restaurants, Xi Bar and an entrance into the Tower Suite are located on mezzanine level. The Tower Suite and Brasserie Restaurant also have street entrances on the one-way barrier entry road. Guest rooms and suites are located from floors one to eleven. The hotel's gym facility is located on the 11th floor. The Penthouse which has 15 of the hotel's meeting and conference venues and a business centre is located on the 12th floor. Bacaro Caffe is accessed by two external street entrances located on the one-way barrier entry road.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken Multi-lingual including:

English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Payment Methods All major credit cards including Amex and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange Foreign Exchange is available 24 hours and is commissionable.
Taxis Arranged Black Cabs are available at the front entrance of the hotel. The hotel's doorman is happy to hail Black Cabs for hotel guests.
Tours Arranged A full range of tours and tailor made packages can be organised through the Concierge for London, the UK and overseas which include:

Day trips (national and international) including:

Tours to Edinburgh, Dublin, Bath, Stonehenge, Paris and Brussels

All major London tourist attractions including:

Bus tours of London
Buckingham Palace
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
River trips
Walking tours
Dinner cruises
Windsor Castle

Private tours on request
Guest Relations The Guest Relations desk offers a top-end personal service and is the main point of contact to all guests staying at the hotel. A fast check-in and check-out service is available by prior arrangement with Guest Relations for all hotel guests. Guest Relations are available for all queries, to take care of VIP arrivals and are the main point of contact for conference and meeting venue guests.
Concierge Services
 The Concierge is on hand from 07:00 to 22:45 seven days a week. Out of these hours the Night Porter handles all general enquiries. The Concierge will assist hotel guests with any arrangements, including but not limited to restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental, airport transfers, plane tickets, ticket bookings for concerts, football matches and theatre, boat hire and postal and courier services. Full details of the Thames Clipper river boat service is available from the Concierge. The Dot 2 Dot shared hotel bus shuttle transporting travellers between Heathrow Airport and central London hotels can be booked through the Concierge.
Medical Facilities Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents. A doctor is available 24 hours a day with a typical response time of approximately 1 hour according to the hotel.
Parking The hotel has 82 car parking spaces available for guests to use in their basement underground car park which has internal access into the Tower Suite reception area and the hotel lobby. These spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis to hotel guests and are chargeable. There are 2 car parking spaces available outside the front of the hotel which are reserved for guests with disabilities. The rest of the car parking spaces at the front of the hotel are reserved for Avis car rental company that is based on-site.
Cranley Comment
The Tower Hotel is approached along a private one-way only barrier entry road. There are two entrances into the hotel lobby both of which have steps leading up to a large circular glass automatic door. The lobby features sand-coloured marble floors inlaid with bold geometric designs, a central marble staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Tower Bridge. The first entrance into the lobby, which is the main entrance, has the Guest Relations and Avis car hire desks to the right and the staircase leading up to the Mezzanine level. Turning left leads to the lobby internet corner and the entrance to the Brasserie restaurant. Directly opposite the main entrance door and on the far side of the lobby is the reception desk. Facing the reception desk and turning right, leads to the hotel lifts, the Concierge desk and the Lobby Lounge. The second entrance into and out of the lobby is located next to the Concierge desk.
Shops & Amenities
Cranley Comment
There are no shops in the hotel. There is a convenience store selling papers, cigarettes and sundry items within the immediate vicinity at St. Katharine's Dock, There is also a 24 hour convenience store located across Tower Bridge selling food, snacks, drinks, cigarettes and sundry items. Located within a seven to ten minute walk from the hotel are a supermarket, pharmacy, dry cleaners, gift shops and more.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 12
Total Rooms 801
Elevators 7
Rooms per Elevator 114
Total Staff 294
Staff per Room 0.4
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Late check-out is subject to availability. Up to three hours is complimentary. Chargeable thereafter.
Smoking Rooms In compliance with UK law, it is prohibited for any person to smoke in the public areas of the hotel. There are a number of designated smoking Executive guest rooms and suites available.
Room Service Available 24 hours with a limited range of hot meals available after 23:00.
Laundry Service A same day dry cleaning and laundry service is available from Monday to Sunday except Bank Holidays. Laundry collected by 09:00 will be returned by 18:00.

Express and Overnight Services are available as follows:
Collected by 12:00 will be returned by 19:00 (Monday to Saturday) with a 30% surcharge.
Collected by 14:00 will be returned by 19:00 (Monday to Friday) with a 50% surcharge.
Collected by 16:00 will be returned by 09:30 the next day (Monday to Friday) with a 50% surcharge.
Unique Features A unique feature of The Tower is the hotel's location with the hotel being surrounded on three sides by water; the Thames, St. Katherine's Dock and the Marina. Every room has a view which could be of any one of London's most popular landmarks, including the City, Tower Bridge, St.Katherine's Dock and the Tower of London.
Club or Executive Facilities
An Executive Lounge is due to open in early 2009.
Cranley Comment
The Tower Hotel offers five different room types with Standard, Deluxe, Executive, Premier Executive and Suites Apartments. The Standard and Deluxe guestrooms are single, double or twin bedded rooms. Each and every room type has large windows with views of landmark sights including Tower Bridge, St. Katharine's Dock and the Tower of London. All guest rooms are bright and airy, have a feeling of spaciousness and are furnished with every comfort and convenience in mind. The rooms are decorated in a combination of styles and colour schemes of pastel tones with colour co-ordinating soft furnishings. The Tower Hotel has 24 Suites Apartments located on the 11th floor which have their own kitchen, dining and lounge areas, offering guests the opportunity of self catering and privacy. Several of the Suites Apartments come with a conservatory and balcony.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard 90

36 Bridge
24 River
30 Marina

Single, double or twin bedded rooms available
Air conditioning/heating
Wireless internet access
Desk and chair
TV - Free view, Sky Sports and International
2 x telephone with voicemail system
Tea and coffee making facilities
Safe
Hair dryer
Iron
Ironing board
Trouser press
Otium toiletries
Jogging map
Magnifying Mirror in bathroom

 2 adults 16 - 22
Cranley Comment
The hotels has 96 Standard rooms located on the first floor which are single, double or twin bedded rooms and have views of the bridge, river or the marina. There are four rooms available which are slightly larger and can have an extra bed put it. The rooms have a key card entry system and enter into a small hallway which houses a wardrobe and a further cupboard with an iron, ironing board, trouser press and safe. All the bedrooms are carpeted and decorated in pastel tones with colour co-ordinating soft furnishings and have crisp white bed linen. The large ship style windows give natural day light and a feeling of spaciousness and airiness. The rooms are furnished with a long wooden desk area with a mirror over, a table and two easy chairs and a flat screen TV. The bathrooms have black and white tiling and have a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe 261

112 Bridge
56 River
93 Marina

As per the Standard room with the added benefit of:

Rooms are on a higher floor with improved views of London

Single, double, twin and king size bed rooms available

 2 adults 16 - 22
Cranley Comment
There are 261 Deluxe rooms that are single, double, twin or king size bed rooms available. There are six Deluxe rooms available which are slightly larger and can have an extra bed put in. The rooms have a key card entry system and enter into a small hallway with a wardrobe and a further cupboard with an iron, ironing board, trouser press and safe. All the bedrooms are carpeted and are decorated in colourful soft tones with co-ordinating soft furnishings and have crisp white bed linen. Each room is furnished with a wooden desk area, desk chair, a table, two easy chairs and a flat screen TV. The large ship style windows give the room natural day light and a feeling of spaciousness. All have views of Tower Bridge, the river or the marina. The bathrooms have black and white tiling and have a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive 333

144 Bridge
71 River
118 Marina

As per the Deluxe rooms with the added benefit of:

Bathrobes
Slippers
Elemis toiletries
Egyptian cotton bed linen
Complimentary guest amenity tray which includes a suit carrier, laundry bag, shopping bag and slippers
Complimentary Financial Times newspaper by request.

Single, double and twin bedded rooms available

 2 adults 16 - 22
Cranley Comment
There are 333 Executive rooms which are located on the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth floors with single, double or twin beds. There are ten Executive rooms available which are slightly larger and can have an extra bed put in. The rooms are decorated and furnished in a combination of styles and colours. Some of the rooms have light wooden furnishings with an art deco feel and others dark wooden furnishings. The rooms have a key card entry system and enter into a small hallway which houses a wardrobe and a further cupboard with an iron, ironing board, trouser press and safe. All the bedrooms are carpeted and are decorated in colourful soft tones with co-ordinating soft furnishings and have crisp white bed linen. Each room is furnished with a wooden desk area, desk chair, a table, two easy chairs and a flat screen TV. The large ship style windows give the room’s natural day light and a feeling of spaciousness and have bridge, river or marina views. The marble bathrooms have a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Premier Executive 93

39 Bridge
21 River
33 Marina

As per the Executive rooms with the added benefit of:

Laptop
Safe with plug socket inside
Fully stocked mini-bar
Media Hub
Adaptor sockets
Amenity tray with additional complimentary items which include a shoe horn, clothes brush and umbrella
Underfloor heating in bathrooms
Nightlight in bathrooms
Energy saving keys for lights
Complimentary magazines
Mineral water
Steam free mirrors in bathrooms
Fibre optic reading lights
Large easy chair

Single, twin and queen size beds available

 2 adults 16 - 22
Cranley Comment
All 93 Premier Executive rooms are located on the 5th floor and have recently undergone total refurbishment. There are two Premier Executive rooms available which are slightly larger and can have an extra bed put in. The rooms are approached along well lit corridors with the room number located at eye level in a large well lit box by the door. Each room has a key card entry system and energy saving key card light switches. The entrance hall has a wardrobe on one side and the bathroom opposite. All the rooms are carpeted apart from the entrance hallway and feature wooden furnishings and bedding in Egyptian white cotton. The rooms are decorated in light pastel tones and have colourful co-ordinating soft furnishings. Furnishings include a desk and chair, a cupboard with a flat screen TV on top which is opposite the bed and a large comfortable chair and table. Each room has large windows giving natural daylight, a feeling of spaciousness, airiness and offer bridge, river or marina views. The modern bathrooms are tiled, have wooden shelving and a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Suites/Apartments 24

4 Bridge
8 River
12 Marina

As per the Premier Executive rooms with the added benefit of:

More space
2 x TV
Hi Fi
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining area
Lounge area

Queen bedded rooms available

 2 adults 45
Cranley Comment
The hotel has 24 Suites Apartments the majority of which are located on the 11th floor. All these guest rooms vary in style, colour schemes and layout but all have the same facilities. They all have fully equipped kitchenettes, a dining area to eat, a lounge area, somewhere to work, a flat screened TV and music centre in the lounge, a separate bedroom with a further flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Several of the suites have the added benefit of a conservatory and terrace.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 4
Restaurant Comments
The Tower Hotel features four restaurants. The Brasserie is located off the lobby and has its own bar area, an outside terrace which is seasonal and unique views of Tower Bridge. Renowned for many years as one of the few remaining traditional carveries in London, the Carvery is located on the upper foyer area and has views over St. Katharine Docks. The Gallery is located opposite the Carvery and offers hot beverages, snacks and light meals and a full bar all day. Bacaro Caffe has an entrance outside the hotel and is located next to the Tower Suite entrance. The cafe offers a range of sandwiches to eat in or takeaway, hot beverages, beers and wine.
  The Brasserie  
     
Restaurant Type A la carte & international cuisine
Restaurant Capacity 125 inside 60 outside
Opening Times Breakfast:
07:00 to 10:00 Monday to Friday
07:00 to 11:00 Saturday and Sunday

Lunch through to dinner:
12:00 to 22:30 Monday to Sunday
Dress Codes Smart/Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking
Children’s Facilities The restaurant has high chairs and offers a children's menu on request
Breakfast Options Buffet and a la carte
Cranley Comment
The Brasserie is located on the lobby level and is a split level modern restaurant with floor to ceiling windows along one side offering unique views over Tower Bridge and the Thames. The restaurant has an outside terrace area to enjoy a drink or light meal during the summer months and a separate bar area. Open for breakfast and offering a full menu from 12:00 until 22:30 every day of the week, the restaurant offers dishes inspired by many cultures including colchester mussels, oven roasted duck breast, shrimp and courgette risotto with wilted rocket. Also available throughout the day are light snacks including sandwiches and salads, The Brasserie has two entrances, one from the lobby of the hotel and a street entrance on St. Katharine's Way. The restaurant has a light airy contemporary environment and is furnished with wooden tables, chairs and banquet sofas.
  The Carvery  
     
Restaurant Type Buffet
Restaurant Capacity 160
Opening Times Breakfast:
06:30 to 10:00 Monday to Friday
06:30 to 10:30 Saturday and Sunday

Lunch:
12:30 to 14:30 Monday to Sunday

Dinner:
17:00 to 22:30 Monday to Saturday
18:00 to 22:30 Saturday and Sunday
Dress Codes Smart/Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non smoking
Children’s Facilities The restaurant has high chairs and offers a half price menu for children
Breakfast Options Continental buffet
Traditional English breakfast buffet
A range of items cooked to order such as kippers, poached haddock and eggs benedict which have an extra charge
Cranley Comment
The Carvery is located on the mezzanine level of the hotel and can be reached by either the central stairway or the lifts from the lobby on the ground floor. The Carvery is a split level restaurant and has walls decorated with woodcut-style prints of past British monarchs. The entrance section of the restaurant houses a central buffet area which is surrounded by leather banquette sofas, tables and leather chairs. Steps lead up to a mezzanine level which is furnished in the same manner and has floor to ceiling windows along one side offering unique views of St. Katharine’s Dock. Renowned for many years as one of the remaining Carvery restaurants in London, the restaurant offers a choice of four roast joints including Scottish Fore rib of Beef, Roast Norfolk Turkey and daily specials. In addition, there is a wide selection of vegetarian dishes, a cold counter with a selection of hors oeuvres or a selection of further starters which can be ordered from the waiter. There is a choice of deserts on the buffet and an extensive wine list is available. The restaurant offers an Early Bird service which is ideal for a pre-theatre dinner. Guests who dine in the restaurant from 17:00 and leave before19:00 Monday to Saturday will receive dinner at a discounted rate on the three course meal.
  Bacaro Caffe  
     
Restaurant Type Light dining and takeaway
Restaurant Capacity 25 inside & 52 outside
Opening Times 08:00 to 19:00 Sunday to Thursday
08:00 to 21:00 Friday and Saturday
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking inside
Smoking permitted on the outside terrace area
Breakfast Options Sandwiches, paninis, snacks and beverages
Cranley Comment
Bacaro Caffe is located next to the Tower Suite entrance of the hotel and has views of Tower Bridge and the Thames. There are two entrances into the cafe located on St Katharine's Way. Steps lead up at both entrances to a terrace area which surrounds the cafe on two sides and is furnished with tables and chairs. The cafe has seating areas inside and offers a selection of sandwiches, panini's, snacks, ice cream, hot and cold beverages, beers and wines which can be consumed on the premises or taken away.
  The Gallery  
     
Restaurant Type Light dining
Restaurant Capacity 50
Opening Times 08:00 to 24:00 Sunday to Thursday
08:00 to 02:00 Friday and Saturday
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking
Breakfast Options Light snacks and beverages
Cranley Comment
The Gallery is located on the mezzanine level of the hotel and can be reached via the central stairway or lifts from the lobby ground level. This informal light dining area is located opposite the Carvery and is furnished with comfortable sofas, easy chairs and tables. There is also a raised area which is suited for private drinks receptions with views over Butler's Wharf. This area can be reserved on request. The Gallery offers hot and cold beverages, snacks, a selection of sandwiches and baguettes, wraps, salads, grilled items such as minute steak on toasted baguette and homemade beef burger, light meals and a full bar service all day. A full traditional English afternoon tea is available served every day from 14:00 to 17:00.
Bars
Number of Bars
 2
  Xi Bar  
     
Bar Type Cocktail Bar
Bar Capacity 90
Opening Times 17:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday
12:00 to 03:00 Friday and Saturday
12:00 to 01:00 Sunday
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy There is no smoking allowed in public areas of the hotel
Admissions Policy Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Cranley Comment
Xi, meaning 'flowing water' in Mandarin, is the name for the hotel's main bar located overlooking the Thames straddled by Tower Bridge, one of London's famous landmarks. Xi Bar is located on the mezzanine level of the hotel next to the Tower Suite. The bar has two split level areas, one at each end which are a little more private and can be hired in advance for private parties. The split level area nearest the entrance to the bar is furnished with comfortable leather sofas, chairs and tables and has a wall mounted flat screen TV. The central area of the venue has a long bar with a number of high chairs along the bar area. There is further seating in the central area made of up comfortable light coloured leather chairs and wooden tables. At the far end of the bar is a further split level area and floor to ceiling windows spanning across the entire far end of the bar which look out over the Thames and Tower Bridge. Xi Bar offers a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails and is an ideal meeting venue for pre and after dinner drinks.
  Lobby Lounge  
     
Bar Type Drinks & Light Snacks
Bar Capacity 40
Opening Times 07:00 to 21:00 Sunday to Thursday
07:00 to 02:00 Friday and Saturday
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy There is no smoking allowed in public areas
Admissions Policy There is no admission policy
Cranley Comment
The Lobby Lounge is located opposite the lobby lifts and Concierge desk. This area is furnished with sofas, chairs and tables and is bright and airy with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the river. The Lobby Lounge has a servery bar which offers guests a wide choice of drinks, hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and pastries. Takeaway coffee and snacks are available or guests can sit and relax in this area with their coffee or aperitif.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet BT Openzone Wireless Broadband is chargeable and available in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public areas. Guests will need a wireless enabled laptop or PDA and a BT Openzone voucher or subscription account. Vouchers can be purchased from the hotel reception for 1 hour, 24 hours, 5 days or 30 days duration or online using a debit or credit card.
In-Room Services BT Openzone wireless broadband access is available in all guest rooms.
Desk and chair
Electrical sockets for laptops
Business Centre
At present the hotel has a Business Centre located on the 12th floor Penthouse meeting and events facility which is fully dedicated to meetings and events. The Business Centre has a PC with internet access and offers the following services by request: a full range of secretarial services, photocopying, faxing, copy typing, address labels, lamination, binding, email printouts and conference hire.

Located on the ground floor lobby area of the hotel is an internet corner with two computers with internet access and printing facilities. Guests wishing to use these computers will require a BT Openzone voucher or subscription account. Vouchers can be purchased from the hotel reception for 1 hour, 24 hours, 5 days or 30 days duration or online using a debit or credit card. There is a full business service Executive Lounge due to open in early 2009. For hotel guests requiring business services at present, a limited number of services are available on request.
Meetings & Events
Venue Size (m2) Dimensions
L x W x H (metres)
  
  
Tower Suite  551  41.6 x 13.2 x 3.5
 600
 500
 600
 350
 -
 -
 320
 
 
Tower 1  203  15.3 x 13.2 x 3.5
 200
 150
 210
 126
 -
 -
 120
 
 
Tower 2  152  11.4 x 13.2 x 3.5
 150
 110
 180
 84
 -
 -
 72
 
 
Tower 3  196  14.8 x 13.2 x 3.5
 200
 150
 210
 140
 -
 -
 120
 
 
Bridge Suite 1  82  9.2 x 8.9 x 3.5
 60
 120
 60
 40
 25
 -
 35
 
 
Bridge Suite 2  140  13.0 x 10.8 x 3.5
 140
 80
 120
 60
 40
 -
 63
 
 
Discovery  58  10.3 x 5.5 x 2.0
 -
 40
 45
 30
 28
 -
 -
 
 
Endeavour  20  5.6 x 3.5 x 2.0
 -
 -
 -
 -
 8
 -
 -
 
 
Belfast  23  5.7 x 3.9 x 2.0
 -
 -
 16
 -
 10
 -
 -
 
 
Mayflower  37  6.1 x 5.9 x 2.0
 -
 16
 30
 18
 14
 -
 -
 
 
Golden Hind  37  6.1 x 5.9 x 2.0
 -
 16
 30
 18
 14
 -
 -
 
 
Great Harry  55  9.4 x 5.8 x 2.0
 -
 28
 45
 27
 22
 -
 -
 
 
Britannia  64  11.2 x 5.6 x 2.0
 -
 40
 45
 30
 28
 -
 -
 
 
Q  21  5.9 x 3.6 x 2.0
 -
 8
 -
 -
 8
 -
 -
 
 
Resolution  24  5.9 x 4 x 2.0
 -
 -
 16
 -
 10
 -
 -
 
 
Nimrod  41  7.1 x 5.7 x 2.0
 -
 16
 22
 16
 16
 -
 -
 
 
Fearless  41  7.0 x 5.8 x 2.0
 -
 -
 -
 -
 14
 -
 -
 
 
Bounty  20  5.7 x 3.5 x 2.0
 -
 -
 15
 -
 8
 -
 -
 
 
Great Eastern  29  7.3 x 3.9 x 2.2
 -
 16
 20
 12
 15
 -
 -
 
 
Tyger  21  5.9 x 3.5 x 2.0
 -
 8
 14
 -
 8
 -
 -
 
 
Cutty Sark  20  5.7 x 3.5 x 2.0
 -
 8
 14
 -
 8
 -
 -
 
 
Mortimer  47  7.2 x 6.5 x 2.0
 -
 40
 35
 28
 16
 24
 -
 
 
Neville  61  7.8 x 7.7 x 2.0
 -
 50
 50
 40
 18
 20
 -
 
 
Beaufort  42  7.0 x 6.0 x 2.0
 -
 30
 30
 20
 14
 22
 -
 
 
The Tower Hotel has 24 fully equipped conference and meeting rooms. The Tower Suite, with its own separate entrance from the hotel on St. Katherine's Way, is located on the mezzanine level of the hotel where there is also further access into the venue. The Tower Suite, the hotel's largest meeting venue, comprises of three purpose built meeting rooms which can be used individually or as one large space with a maximum capacity of 600 guests. The rooms are subdivided by acoustic walls to ensure total privacy. Each room is air-conditioned, offers individual control panels for lighting and is equipped with three phase power. The area also offers a versatile foyer with natural daylight and with views of Tower Bridge and the River Thames.

With views of Tower Bridge and the River Thames, Bridge Suite 1 and 2 are located immediately opposite the Tower Suite and adjoin the Tower Suite Foyer. This flexible area is perfectly positioned to host a wedding celebration, party or function. The room can be transformed throughout the day to accommodate a civil ceremony, canape reception, formal banquet and dinner dance.

The Penthouse is a fully dedicated meetings and events area which is located on the 12th floor of the hotel. This Penthouse has 15 fully equipped comfortable rooms including a boardroom. Each room is climate controlled and offers the latest communication and audio-visual technology. All the conference rooms have large windows offering natural daylight and panoramic views of Tower Bridge, the Thames, and the Marina. The meeting rooms on the 12th floor are an ideal venue for smaller more intimate occasions and are perfect dining venues.

As standard, the following facilities are available in all meeting and conference rooms: high speed wireless internet access, LCD projector and screen and on-site audio-visual technical support by the hotel's in-house AV company with on-site technicians.
Cranley Comment
The Tower Hotel has extensive banquet and meeting facilities and caters for a wide variety of events including meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings and other special events. The Tower Suite is the largest meeting venue at the hotel and has its own dedicated break out area. This area has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Tower Bridge and the Thames. The Tower Suite along with several other meeting rooms are located on the mezzanine level of the hotel. The Penthouse, offering fifteen meeting rooms all named after Thames ships and boats, plus a dedicated business centre for meetings and events are located on the 12th floor. The hotel's meeting and conference facilities offer state-of-the-art technology, BT Openzone wireless internet access throughout the hotel, a dedicated professional team and on-site audio-visual technical support.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
   
Babysitting service
Babysitting and childcare services can be arranged by contacting the Guest Relations Manager. This service is available through an outside agency and will be charged on an hourly basis.
Cranley Comment
There are no special clubs or activities arranged for children staying at the Tower Hotel. The hotel does have a number of rooms available that can have an extra bed put in and there are a number of interconnecting guest rooms. Baby cots are available free of charge in all room types apart from single rooms. Children are allowed in all restaurants and high chairs and children's menus are available by request.
Sports & Gym
  Gym & Health Club  
Opening Times
 24 Hours
Description 1 x rowing machine
1 x stepper
2 x running machine
1 x climbing machine
2 x cycle machine
Free weights
Towels
Water
TV
Size 6 x 6 metres
Cranley Comment
The hotel has a small gym for cardiovascular training located on the 11th floor which is complimentary for guests staying at the hotel. The gym is unmanned and guests wishing to use this facility are able to gain access via their guest room key card. The key card needs to be programmed at reception in order to gain entry. The gym has no natural light but is well lit, has a wooden floor and floor to ceiling mirrors on three walls. Water and towels are available in the gym but there are no shower or changing room facilities.
  Land Sport  
Cranley Comment
There are a number of jogging routes in the vicinity of the hotel. There are jogging maps in all guest rooms and further details are available through the Concierge.
Golf
  Stoke Park
Description
As well as being a challenging and demanding course you will find it hard not to be stirred by the exquisite views and landscapes of the Club's championship course known as Stoke Poges. The club's true 27 hole course is made up of the three nine hole courses Colt, Alison and Jackson. The course was designed by Harry Shapland Colt who is arguably the greatest golf course architect in history. He and his partners have certainly had more influence on the game around the world than any other firm of architects. In l908 he was commissioned to create his first unassisted design at Stoke Poges.

Green fees range from £50 to £150 depending on the time of year.
Location 47 kilometres
Holes Three loops of nine holes
Length/Par 6,721 yards, par 71, SSS 72
Facilities Golf Academy
PGA Qualified Tuition
Practice Facilities
Hotel
  The Grove
Description
The Grove golf course in Hertfordshire, is widely regarded as one of the finest new golf courses in Europe and recently hosted the World Golf Championships, American Express Championship 2007. 'The Grove is a 7,152 yard par 72 championship golf course, located just outside London, designed by the distinguished American architect Kyle Philips and is playable all year round. Built to USGA specification, with the latest A4 creeping bent grass for firm, fast putting surfaces. Following the slopes, ridges and mounds of the natural landscape the course also includes a continuous hidden cart path around all 18 holes, full length driving range, practice area and putting green. Visitors should note that metal spikes are not allowed.

Green fees range from £105 to £165 depending on the seasons.
Location 39 kilometres
Holes 18
Length/Par 7,152 Par 72
Facilities PGA Tuition
Practice Range
Restaurant
Special Needs
Rooms & Bathrooms The hotel has three adapted standard guestrooms that offer more space than other standard rooms and also have a separate lounge area. The rooms have good manoeuvrability for wheelchair users and all have a double bed. The entrance door has a door bell which sets off a flashing light in both the bedroom and sitting room areas of the guest room. The wardrobes have lowered rails and there is an emergency button located by the bed. The bedroom leads through to a sitting room area which is furnished with two easy chairs, a table, desk and chair and a TV. There is space in this area for an extra bed for a carer if required. Leading off this area is the bathroom. The bathroom has a wider door, lowered sink, lowered toilet and open shower which has a pull down seat, a main shower head and a further hand held shower. Located next to the toilet is an emergency pull cord. Grip rails are located on the door, next to the toilet, next to the sink and in the shower.
Restaurants & Catering The hotel's restaurants and bars are located on the lobby and mezzanine levels. There is however one further restaurant, Bacaro Caffe which has a street entrance on St. Katharine's Way with wheelchair access into the cafe via a ramp. The Brasserie restaurant has two entrances, one directly from the lobby and a further outside entrance on St Katharine's Way both of which are wheelchair accessible. There are two split levels in the Brasserie restaurant and both can be accessed by wheelchair via ramps. The Lobby Lounge is located opposite the Concierge desk and is accessible by wheelchair. Both the Carvery and Gallery restaurants and Xi Bar are located on mezzanine level. All three venues can be reached by lift and are all fully accessible for mobility impaired guests in a wheelchair.
Visual & Hearing Aids The hotel has an induction loop system and braille in some of the lifts.
Communal Areas Mobility impaired guests have access into the lobby area via a ramp located just along from the first entrance into the hotel on St. Katherine's Way. Immediately next to the ramp is a disabled car parking space. The hotel has two entrances into the lobby both of which have steps leading up to the entrance doors. Access by wheelchair into the lobby is not possible at the second entrance as there is no ramp. Large circular automatic doors lead into the lobby at both entrances. All facilities on the ground floor lobby area are on one level. Mobility impaired guests in a wheelchair have good access to the front desk, guest relations and concierge desks, lifts to all floors, Brasserie restaurant, Lobby Lounge and the two internet computer stations located in the corner of the lobby. Lifts lead to the mezzanine floor with access to the Carvery restaurant, the Gallery restaurant, Xi Bar and the Tower Suite one of the hotel's meeting and conference venues. There is a mobility impaired toilet located on the mezzanine level of the hotel.
Recreation Facilities The hotel has a gym located on the 11th floor. This area would be extremely difficult for a mobility impaired guest to use as the gym is small and has very little manoeuvrability space.
Staff Assistance The hotel is able to provide wheelchairs and assistance when necessary to help mobility impaired guests. Guests staying at the hotel with physical difficulties should advise reception on check-in so that special attention can be given in the event of fire or emergencies.
Cranley Comment
The hotel offers three adapted standard guest rooms and is well equipped to meet the needs of mobility impaired guests. Most facilities on the lobby and mezzanine level of the hotel, including the restaurants and bars, are readily accessible to mobility impaired guests in a wheelchair. The lifts are of a good size and other floors and facilities in the hotel, including the conference and banqueting venues are all easily accessible.
Environment
Measures
 Recycling
Energy Saving
Community Service
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Water Saving
Alternative Energy
Carbon Emissions Staff Travel Scheme
Cranley Comment
The hotel recycles cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminium and printer cartridges.

As part of an energy saving programme, the majority of hotel light bulbs have been replaced to energy saving bulbs. The hotel has sensor lights and energy saving devices fitted throughout the building and a comprehensive building management system.

Starlight Children's Foundation is the hotel's predominant charity and further support is given to Born Free Foundation and Springboard for Children.

All cleaning products used by the hotel are in controlled dosage dispensers and are Eco friendly.

All guest rooms have water saving shower heads and toilet systems.

The hotel has an on sight Eco generator.

Members of staff are encouraged to use public transport in order to help with carbon emissions.
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