A few metres from the Tower of London, on Cartwright Street, the Guesthouse Tower Bridge Rainbow Suites London has non-smoking rooms with a desk and shared bathrooms. There is a garden for guests. It is a good fit if you are watching what you spend and want Tower Bridge next door.
Location and getting around
The postcode is E1. The Tower of London is about a 5-minute walk away, with Tower Bridge right behind it. Liverpool Street station is about 20 minutes away and St Paul’s Cathedral about 30.
Waterloo is 3 km away and Covent Garden 3.7 km. For those areas, the Tube or the bus is practical. On foot, however, you can cross Tower Bridge and carry on along the south bank of the river.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a desk and bed linen. Bathrooms are shared, with toiletries. There is free wifi in all areas and a garden.
- Non-smoking rooms.
- Shared bathrooms.
- Garden.
There is no breakfast.
Who it suits
- If you want to photograph Tower Bridge at sunrise or at night.
- If you don’t mind sharing a bathroom in exchange for being next to the Tower.
- If you need a table to plan your trip or work for a while.
- If you travel alone and what you want is a well-placed bed for a few nights.
Good to know
Arrival is from 16:00 to 22:00, with photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is before 10:30. The name mentions suites, but the bathroom is not private. There are more places to stay in the guide to places to stay in London.