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The Thanet Hotel

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Shower, towels, soap
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leicester Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Swan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Thanet Hotel

Hotel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, The Thanet Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Thanet Hotel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers and soap
  • 21-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Polish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Thanet Hotel Hotel
The Thanet Hotel London
The Thanet Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thanet Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thanet Hotel?

The Thanet Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Thanet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Thanet Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thanet Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. University College London and Tottenham Court Road are also within 10 minutes. Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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The Thanet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 106 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel ,my room was spotlessly clean with the amenities you would expect,a very quiet location,easy access to transport & Central London.Very friendly welcoming staff,a highly recommended hotel for a very reasonable price per room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed here because our train was cancelled and needed somewhere to stay last minute. It was fine. The staff was very friendly, the room was ok. Very outdated and needs repairs but for one night it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joao

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room that was called a bedroom, was a space in a hallway with a bed, the bathroom old and in need of repairs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable area. Didn’t like inflexibility of late checkout
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Altea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible: it wasn't cleaned, in the bathroom there were the bathfoam used by the previous clients, the only mug was terribly dirty and the sugar was literally moldy. there was also a a big stain under the bed and in the bed linen there were some hair. the carpet was all dirty and dusty. it is good because it's near the city centre but you can't stay in the room and just "relax"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my night, the heating system is working fine unlike others around i have used. Keep the flag flying at the top
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vaikkun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently placed hotel, and very well equiped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is dated but in a very convenient location for kings Cross abd exploring London. We only went to the hotel to sleep so it wasn't an issue
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing on the Expedia listing to suggest that the room I was booking had a shared bathroom/toilet. This needs to be listed explicitly. I would not have booked here as a woman travelling by myself had I known that I'd be sharing a toilet with a bunch of men. The toilet was not clean. The room was clean enough but very rough (unhemmed and water-stained curtain, some spots on the bedding, carpet warn, marked walls). I wouldn't stay again because of the shared bathroom particularly, and am really annoyed that I booked this without my knowing (other hotels had this listed explicitly, so I chose this one because it didn't say the toilet was shared... not cool).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value, bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got what we paid for but seriously this place needs a lot of renovating. Seemed a safe area and close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful service. Last minute booking at budget hotel so I was happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked a single room at a hotel; it was my mistake for not confirming whether I would have my own bathroom. I just assumed any single room, at a hotel (not a hostel), would have its own bathroom. But apparently, standards are lower in England. I had to pay around £6 to store my luggage for a few hours after checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
O.K. stay for 2 nights. Room had a slight problem in that the window was drafty - it didn't fir in the frame well - & no double glazing, making the room a bit cold. Shower was very small thoguh I managed. In room wifi was o.k.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall - clean & warm

The staff were pleasant and helpful, the room and bathroom were clean however, the carpet had not been vacuumed in a long time and I did not wish to tread bare foot around the room. Also, the beds were not very comfy and both us felt the springs in the mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rutger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple hotel, not too many bells and whistles. Just a friendly hotel conveniently close to St Pancras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for short stays. The room was satisfactorily clean but the stairs getting to the room, not so much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruslan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room, no towells, and receptionist was unprofessional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

I stayed in room 17 which was cheap but at a cost. The basement room had an issue with a poorly draining sink and shower, so taps could only be run for a few seconds. Batteries for tv remote were dead. Overall good value for the price despite sacrificing some comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Revathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms with the affordable price in Central London and the staff were good. I didn't have the bed bug problem as someone said in the review comments. Had good sleep and it is close to British Museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of beds for family. Easy walk to British Museum. Lacked heat and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Oghenekovie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Trash from previous guest, balcony littered with cigarette butts, half opened multiple toilet papers, Booked 2 single beds cause I was with my brother but it was a double bed. Then online check out is started as 11 but on ground told it was 10. then was told by the check-in staff that I could leave my luggage on ground if I checked out. At check out was told this was a stashed place so had to pay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Great little hotel in central London. As other people mention it’s not quite the ritz , but it’s very good for the price. A little run down, but if you are spending your day out in London you won’t really mind. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024