Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill, an IHG Hotel

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at Hotel Indigo Tower Hill a few times now, and honestly? It’s one of those places that gets better each visit. The location is actually pretty brilliant – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Tower Hill tube station, and I mean literally, not travel-website literally. You can see the Tower of London from some of the upper floor windows, which is sort of surreal when you’re brushing your teeth in the morning.

The building itself sits on Minories, this narrow street that most tourists miss completely, but it’s actually perfect because you get that proper City of London feel without the absolute chaos of staying right on the tourist trail. The design inside is what you’d expect from Indigo – they’ve gone with this whole neighborhood-inspired theme that actually works rather than feeling forced. There’s local artwork scattered around, and the lobby has this warm, lived-in feeling that makes check-in feel less like a transaction. The staff genuinely seem to know the area well too, which makes a difference when you need dinner recommendations that aren’t just the usual chain spots.

The rooms are solid four-star standard – nothing groundbreaking, but thoughtfully done. The beds are genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathrooms have decent water pressure, which you can’t always count on in London hotels. What I really appreciate is that they’ve managed to soundproof pretty well considering you’re in the heart of the financial district. You’ll hear the occasional siren, but it’s not the constant traffic drone you get at some central London places. The air conditioning actually works properly too, which became very important during that heat wave last summer.

Parking is tricky around here – I mean, it’s the City, so that’s expected – but there’s a car park about five minutes’ walk away if you really need it. Most people just use the tube though, because you’re genuinely well-connected. You can walk to Borough Market in about fifteen minutes if you don’t mind crossing the river, and Liverpool Street is just two stops away. The Tower Bridge and all that tourist stuff is right there, obviously, but what I really like is that you’re also close to some excellent pubs that aren’t completely overrun – the Hung Drawn and Quartered just around the corner does proper British food without the tourist markup.

The hotel restaurant is decent for breakfast, nothing spectacular but reliable, and the bar area is actually quite nice in the evenings – good for a drink without feeling like you’re trapped in hotel land. Staff turnover seems pretty low, which is always a good sign, and the housekeeping is consistently thorough.

Look, it’s not the cheapest option in London, but for the location and the fact that you’re getting a proper hotel experience rather than some cramped boutique place or soulless chain, the value makes sense. The 8.5 rating feels about right – it’s very good at what it does without trying to be something it’s not. If you want to be in this part of London and actually sleep well, it’s a solid choice.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Premium King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard King Room – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One Bedroom Queen Suite with City View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard King Room with City View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Facilities