Thanet Hotel Annex

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

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Dates

October 2025

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November 2025

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.

Popular amenities

Room service
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

About the area

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

What's nearby

The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Trafalgar Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Big Ben - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 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 property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Heating and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Free WiFi
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Thanet Hotel Annex?

As of 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanet Hotel Annex on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$109.94, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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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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

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

21 Oct 2025

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

Horrible don’t come

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jack

3 July 2025

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

2 Oct 2025

It is fair compare to the environment.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

2 Oct 2025

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

Good.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

10 Oct 2025

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

18 Sept 2025

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

8 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Helena

22 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The staff was very friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Faizan

23 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

danielle

23 Sept 2025

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

8/10 Good

Grant

2 June 2025

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

4/10 Poor

clare

13 Oct 2025

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

26 Sept 2025

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

17 Aug 2025

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

Nasty

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

13 July 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property needs renovation

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rapheal

25 Aug 2025

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ni

5 July 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

8 June 2025

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

1 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Please do not stay at this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sujey

19 June 2025

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

Sheldon

20 Oct 2025

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

Russell

8 June 2025

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 traveller

19 July 2025

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