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Thanet Hotel Annex

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to The British Museum

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Reception
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

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Basic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Ben - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Butter - ‬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:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, 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

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 at Thanet Hotel Annex?

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

4.6

4.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.6

Eco-friendliness

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 402 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible don’t come
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Olutobi

It is fair compare to the environment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to be closed down it’s horrendous the bathroom was filthy there’s mould on the ceiling. Spiders all over the walls windows dirty. Looks like some of the bedding had been left from previous person who stayed pillow terrible. Actually quite distressing to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Vaikkun

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fit for human habitation. Room was down a flight of disgusting dirty stairs in a basement. Room was filthy! Damaged walls, carpet in an appalling state, damp, smelly and honestly unsafe. I’ve seen reviews before where I’ve thought people just need to adjust their expectations of a cheap hotel but honestly this was the worst room I’ve ever seen. Shame on you Expedia for advertising this hotel on your platform
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Faizan

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is good. Property is a bit rough but cant complain for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

2/10 Terrible

danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK HERE- There was black mould EVERYWHERE I couldn’t stop dry heaving. The hotel didn’t care and Expedia also didn’t care to do anything about it. I had to leave and they both refused to refund even tho this hotel is a literal health hazard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

clare

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to pay £5.00 to leave my case with the reception but the owner did explain why but an additional cost. Room was in the basement - do not use. It was very basic, just a bed and a tiny portable style toilet sink and shower. Shower took ages to warm up. Room was noisy from early hours in the morning could hear staff banging around. Paint on the walls was marked with paint missing in some areas. No tea/coffee facilities and no fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like a flop house. Bed just wire spring with mattress. Husband slept on the floor. Floors soft and rotting with thin carpeting. Could not open window or adjust temperature. Shower and sink in room smelled like swamp. Had to take paper with us to the toilet down the hall. The staff were pleasant and helpful. But we did not complete the 3 night reservation we had paid in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nasty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Rapheal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a major refurb. Bathtub was dirty. Although, the bedroom was clean. It still requires some investment to make it look nicer. I only needed the room for 5 hours because I was getting a Eurostar train in the morning. The room served its purpose, but I highly wouldn’t recommend.
The bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Vaughn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do not stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sujey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor condition hotel! Bathrooms were dirty and moldy and had to shared them with other guests! Decent service! Hotel is close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse than a hostel for triple the price
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended for family with children

Not recommended to any children to go there. The building is very old, smell horriblely and not feel safe or comfortable. Only thing we chosed to stay there over night, checked out at 4 am, because it is close to British Museum. It is not worth for £150 for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheldon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Thanet Hotel Annex was quite a disappointing and unsettling experience, especially since I was traveling with my family. To be clear, this has nothing to do with the staff — communication was good, and when I requested an extra pillow, the front desk agent responded promptly and kindly. However, the condition of the room was far below expectations. The beds were uncomfortable, the shower was extremely small, and I was genuinely concerned about possible mold in the bathroom. It’s definitely not the standard I’m used to. My stay there is one I’d rather forget. Honestly, I wasn’t planning to write a review, but I felt it was important to share this in case someone else reads it before booking — because if I had, I wouldn’t have proceeded. The only positive aspect was the location — its convenience and proximity to the university were the main reasons I chose it. Still, that experience of putting my family, especially my son, through such conditions is something I pray never happens again, by the grace of God.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid

Overpriced, dirty,most basic amenities. I felt embarrassed for the other guests. Worst place i have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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