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Thanet Hotel Annex

2.5 star property
Hotel in London, 5-minute walk to The British Museum

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Property entrance
Reception
Reception
Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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9-10 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

Thanet Hotel Annex places you in the centre of London, within just a 5-minute stroll of The British Museum and within 20 minutes of Piccadilly Circus. .This smoke-free hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. .With a stay at this London City Centre hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Trafalgar Square and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Big Ben.

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

  • Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 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 in London, 5-minute walk to The British Museum
Thanet Hotel Annex offers its guests room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Thanet Hotel Annex offers 41 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Thanet Hotel Annex offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thanet Hotel Annex?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanet Hotel Annex on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$96.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thanet Hotel Annex?

No, Thanet Hotel Annex does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thanet Hotel Annex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thanet Hotel Annex?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thanet Hotel Annex Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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

4.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Axel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Smári

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mauro

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Arnold

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rainford

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

2/10 Terrible

Afsaneh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed just for a night, I couldn't sleep even for a second. It wasn't safe. I could here people talking next door. Shared bathroom, no soap. Broken chair, broken drawer. Dirty curtains. And smell. I never go back there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

SIVARAM

Business traveller
to provide cups can be provided complimentary tea / coffee / milk bags - kettle lavatories - shower gel / soap / shampoo can be provided no hanger in room to hang clothes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Reece

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room had a nauseating smell of either cheese/vinegar with stained bedding and carpets. We immediately requested a new room. However, the new room had a broken radiator (stuck on full power) and a window that would barely open. Whilst the second room wasn't pungent, it was far from comfortable or clean. Stained carpet, yellow mattress, dried vomit on outside of toilet etc. Entire place could do with a bit of TLC and servicing. Finally - the smoke alarm went off at 3am. Cannot fault the receptionist, who very quickly sorted our room swap. An acceptable place to stay if all you need is a bed and running water...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very basic. The bathroom was an absolute mess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrei

Travelled with group
National park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Foram

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing Stay – Would Not Recommend Where do I begin? The moment we stepped onto the hotel floor, it felt unstable—like one wrong move and you could fall through. Things only got worse from there. The bedroom was a letdown: the mattress felt like a pile of springs, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep. The room had a musty smell, with visible damp patches on the unpainted walls. The bathroom was tiny and cramped, and there was no night lamp—something I really need when sleeping somewhere unfamiliar. To make matters worse, several sockets didn’t work, so we had to wake up during the night just to rotate devices for charging. Overall, it was a horrible experience in terms of comfort and upkeep. The only saving grace was the location—close to Leicester Square and within walking distance of plenty of shops. But sadly, convenience doesn’t make up for the poor condition of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Niels

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

clare

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was run down, mattress was extremely uncomfortable. You could feel the springs in your back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abuzar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was terrible and honestly just not up to any standard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rahat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne Michelle

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud noise from the rooms all night long
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible don’t come
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sofia

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