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Thanet Hotel Annex

2.5 star property
Perfectly positioned for London exploration, this hotel offers express check-in before guests visit nearby attractions like The British Museum.

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Thanet Hotel Annex sits in central London, where attentive staff provide 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage. Previous visitors particularly value the helpful team and the convenient location that puts Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square within easy reach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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About the neighborhood

Located in London, Thanet Hotel Annex is in the city center. The British Museum and O2 Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wembley Stadium. Visit our London travel guide
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9-10 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA

What's nearby

  • The British Museum featuring interior views as well as a large group of people
    The British Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beautiful view of the garden in Russell square with residential buildings view
    Russell Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • London featuring a city, street scenes and heritage elements
    Piccadilly Circus
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Square showing a fountain, a sunset and a square or plaza
    Trafalgar Square
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University College London
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station
    6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station
    9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • 'The Level' Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    3 min walk
  • Antalya Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Montague on the Gardens
    3 min walk
  • Hello Love
    3 min walk

About this property

Thanet Hotel Annex

Hotel near The British Museum
Located close to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, Thanet Hotel Annex has plenty to offer.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is Thanet Hotel Annex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Thanet Hotel Annex doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thanet Hotel Annex located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The British Museum, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Thanet Hotel Annex Reviews

4.8

4.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 186 out of 462 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rainford

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were so lovely that I almost don’t want to comment on the property- the room was filthy, there actually wasn’t someone on the desk the whole time, the photos on here are not of the inside of the property, there’s no hot water… but the bed was clean, it was actually really quiet and the staff I did see were really helpful… would have been brilliant for one night, was ok for two nights- really would have been impossible beyond that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel highly recommend if looking for a cheap and safe place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think the two guys at the reception who kept changing shifts are pretty good and i highly commend them for the good work done. I will come again
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Annis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how friendly the staff were.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ravinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, free street parking from 630pm Sat and Sun, friendly staff. Hotel is what I expected from a 2 star hotel, happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms and bathrooms must be improved. The area is lovely. The bed was clean. Overall it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

DANIEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ni

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is brilliant, very central. Place is the dirtiest hotel I’ve stayed in, flies as soon as you enter the building. Our bathroom was very mouldy. That being said, you get what you pay for and the staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

The staff at the hotel were friendly. The room I stayed in was very comfortable and had a wonderful view from the window. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is planning a overnight stay in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Touqir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service from reception. Clean comfortable room, heater was good, comfy bed, clean sheets. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Cheap, good service and good location. The beds are terrible tho 😅
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsdale

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are pretty basic but the location is great and the service from the staff was good. Especially Alas, he helped the make the stay an exceptional one by being so helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Friendly, kind and very knowledgeable folks at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roopinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stained and dirty curtains in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel !! Thank you also for the earlier check-in, this helped me a lot with my work appointment. Highly recommended !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Stayed 2 nights. Rooms are ok, but mould in bathroom. The matress is too soft. Its not a place you go to spend time in the room only sleep. Location is good. Would find another place next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niels De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good.

Nice people. Helpt me a lot when i was down. I will come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not in great condition. Mould in the bathroom, no light bulb in a lamp, the cupboards bolted down, and a very springy bed. But sticky and some ants. Great location so able to get out to London attractions quickly which was main reason for purchase. For a cheaper stay than other accommodation close by, but wouldn't book this for a luxury getaway that's for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025