Located on the north bank of the River Thames at the St Katharine Docks, The Tower stands one half block east of Tower Bridge. Tower Hill Underground Station is positioned three blocks away. An ivy draped staircase descends to an informal lobby decorated with red leather chairs and a sand colored, geometrically designed marble floor. Floor to ceiling windows afford views of Tower Bridge.

The hotel's dining venue, The Carvery, serves breakfasts and offers a three course lunch and dinner carvery menu. The mahogany paneled Thames Bar affords views of the River Thames and Tower Bridge, and serves traditional beers, ales, wines and spirits.

A business centre offers fax, photocopy and print services, and the hotel houses 18 function rooms, the largest of which seats 550 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The Just Gym workout facility offers seven cardiovascular machines, a television and complimentary mineral water. Guests may use this 24 hour fitness centre's equipment for a fee.

This property offers 801 air conditioned guestrooms that afford expansive city and river views. Rooms feature wireless Internet access for a fee. Private bathrooms contain telephones. Rooms include coffeemakers. In room safes are provided. The London Marathon, one of the top five international races run over traditional distances, has been held since 1981. The race usually takes place in April, and is reported to be the top annual fund raising event held anywhere in the world. Many visiting celebrities and athletes choose The Tower as their base of operations. The marathon route passes directly in front of the hotel, offering guests prime views of this prestigious event.