Thanet Hotel Annex

City centre hotel within walking distance of The British Museum

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

In the heart of London, Thanet Hotel Annex offers a warm welcome with a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who appreciate its proximity to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

Housekeeping (on request)
Room service
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

R1 328 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Basic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

R1 275 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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About the area

9-10 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA

What's nearby

The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University College London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Trafalgar Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

London City Airport (LCY) - 35 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 51 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 68 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 77 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91 min drive
Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 15 min walk
London Euston Station - 16 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thanet Hotel Annex

Thanet Hotel Annex offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from The British Museum and Russell Square. Also, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes and Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 17
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 17

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Parking

- No on-site parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Room service (limited hours)

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Facilities

No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Hair dryer (on request)
Towels

More

Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hotel Lonsdale

Lonsdale Hotel

Lonsdale Hotel London

The Lonsdale Hotel London, England

Lonsdale Hotel

Thanet Hotel Annex Hotel

Thanet Hotel Annex London

Thanet Hotel Annex Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Thanet Hotel Annex offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thanet Hotel Annex does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Thanet Hotel Annex.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Thanet Hotel Annex and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include The British Museum (5-min walk) and Piccadilly Circus (1 mi), along with Trafalgar Square (1.1 mi) and Big Ben (1.7 mi).

What's the area around Thanet Hotel Annex like?

Thanet Hotel Annex is in London City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 5 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Thanet Hotel Annex Reviews

4,8

4,2

Cleanliness

7,8

Location

6,2

Staff & service

4,6

Eco-friendliness

3,8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Location

Service staff

Shower

Bathroom

Bed

Toilet

Budget

Weather

Shopping

8/10 Very good

11 November 2025

Brilliant location

Rainford, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

15 October 2025

Good location but cheap hotel. good for a night when traveling solo

Anand, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

07 November 2025

Very basic. The bathroom was an absolute mess

Chris, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

26 October 2025

The hotel was terrible and honestly just not up to any standard

Claire, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

10 October 2025

It was adequate for What i needed! A bed for the night and nothing more. Will use again.

Scott, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

16 November 2025

No

Smári, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

25 October 2025

Loud noise from the rooms all night long

Leonardo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

27 October 2025

Get what you pay for. Great affordable option for last minute plan-change. Private lockable room being the strongest pro. Expect a range of noises through the night, including from the bed.

Aben, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

19 October 2025

Thanet Annex Single Room

Good location with easy access across London. Parks at both ends of the street. British museum 5m minutes away. Safe area, secure hotel annex with 24hr reception. Dirty shower, stained curtains, peeling and bubbling plaster. Flickering main light so only used bedside one. Fine for a short stay.

Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

03 July 2025

Very nice hotel highly recommend if looking for a cheap and safe place to stay

jack, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

13 November 2025

The room is dirty. the toilet door is not closed properly. Window is broken. really hot in the room. You can hear people outside walkin in stairs and cannot sleep. No soap or anything in the toilet.

Arnold, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

10 October 2025

Unfinished space that needed redecorating and disgusting sink. Will not stay again, especially as the walls are paper thin and I could her the man in the room next door very loudly in the morning, ranting.

Emma, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

08 October 2025

The staff working at the desk were very nice, and the central location is perfect. But the hotel was in a state of disrepair. There was a problem with the toilet, where it made a very loud noise for about 10 mins after being flushed. The shower appeared to be broken and there was a piece of cardboard hammered into the wall (assumedly to cover a hole).

Annis, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

08 August 2025

Convenient hotel to get to near the British museum. The double room and bathroom was quite spacious. Check-in and check-out was very quick. There could have been amenities for coffee or toiletries.

Vaikkun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 June 2025

The staff was very friendly and helpful

Helena, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

21 October 2025

Terrible experience, the rooms havent been cleaned for years!!! Carpet was visibly disgusting, ripped courtains. I dont even think there is a cleaning service in this place. Even if you are in a budget, find somewhere else to stay. I wish i had made more photos, as this doesnt properly show how bad it is

Sofia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

22 October 2025

I arrived at 5pm on 21st October, quick check in. No ID required or at least did not ask for it. I was put in room 18, I was greeted with a small room, single bed and VERY VERY bad conditions. There was stains on the wall, the flooring had signs of water damage / damp and window sill was damaged and had signs of mould. I did not sleep at all due another guest coughing and a radio playing all night. The only positive about this hotel is the location and price. It is very close to Russel sqr tube station. The street is quiet.

DANIEL, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

09 September 2025

The room needs some air fresher and air sprayed the floors look moldy. The rest are alright.

Tenzin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

23 July 2025

Staff is good. Property is a bit rough but cant complain for the price.

Faizan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 September 2025

Ok

Hotel ideal location, staff great,room could do with a redecoration and new furniture as old and broken but not that i used it as only there to sleep,tv was ok but the viewing angle was no good

Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

02 June 2025

Ideally placed for supporting family in Great Ormond Street Hospital, also very close to the British Museum. Lots of shops and places for food near by.

Grant, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

28 September 2025

Hotel carpets, walls and doors are old, dirty with scratches. Got to the room and toilet was dirty with residue of sh*t inside and not toilet paper at all. Mattress was very uncomfortable for sleep.

Ricardo, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

12 October 2025

Probably the dingiest, grottiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The room was like a scene from Orwell’s 1984, including what appeared to be a dried blood stain (or was it faeces?) on the ancient, filthy curtains. The shared bathroom was grimy, with dried excrement stuck to the toilet bowl. The cheap handwash in the room was obviously diluted! While staff were friendly and polite, and the linen and towels at least appeared clean, that is really the least I would expect from any hotel. It hardly makes up for the otherwise almost comically disgusting accommodation. Frankly, I feel ripped off - I want my money back!

Rory, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

10 October 2025

Bare minimum of you have no other choice

Heating does not turn off, so it's essentialy a sauna. Window only opens a tiny bit. There was mystery water on the bathroom floor at all times, sometimes more, sometimes less, but always water. Stains and smudges on the walls, dust and mould along all surfaces. Toiler felt like it was close to falling off the wall. Mattess very spring-forward and extremely hard uncomfortable pillows. No kettle or cups in room. Only 1 working plug socket.

Kathryn, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

02 October 2025

Disappointing stay.

The staff were friendly and helpful and couldn't be faulted. Reception areas were clean, tidy and comfortable. Shared bathroom was clean, as was bedding. The stay was let down by the condition of the allocated room. The bed mattress was uncomfortable, the sink in the room unusable and dirty. The room was noisy from footfall above. The room is in desperate need to refurbishment, with an ill fitting curtain pole, fraying curtains, worn carpet, peeling/chipped paint and water leak marks on the ceiling that have had poor attempts at painting over. I have seen better hostel rooms. The room did not marry up with images online used to advertise the hotel.