Thanet Hotel Annex

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to The British Museum

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Exterior
Twin Room, Ensuite
Property entrance
Reception
Reception

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

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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)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

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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

  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Butter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thanet Hotel Annex

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanet Hotel Annex on 18 Dec 2025 start from NZ$118.48, 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. 46 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 446 reviews

4.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Michèle Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Satrio Nindyo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tenzin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room needs some air fresher and air sprayed the floors look moldy. The rest are alright.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a damp smell, the rug is dirty, the toilet roll were not fresh, they had been used by the last person, the bed squeaky, no shower gel. There was no hot water this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

Dee

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

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No toilet paper in the room Towels both had large stains on them Room, especially the plastic, caravan-style ensuite smelt of damn and was mouldy. Only plug sockets were on the other side of the room to the bed Shade on the lights above the bed was missing so was incredibly bright Main light in the room was very dim Room was generally very grimy The pillows were like rocks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vaikkun

Business traveller
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

Michelle

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

Avoid this hotel was horrible

The beds had hairs in , the shower had tape around it could not use bathroom dirty so had to use shared bathroom there was pubic hair everywhere used condom . Carpet was disgusting the room was not clean. Check in the staff member was looking at me as if I didn’t book the hotel and also asked for my passport number. Yet I have stayed I. Other hotels in London and they have never asked this as I like in uk . I would like a refund for this stay as we wher four women that stayed and did not feel safe staying in this hotel and the quality was nasty not worth the amount we paid for one nigh it was horrible as one of the girls said she wouldn’t offer it to a rat. That was what she expressed. Will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No WiFi no tv no breakfast as we payed for. Terrible room. Uncomfortable. Windows wouldn’t lock on basement floor. Unsafe. Staff were nice but unapologetic over no WiFi or tv. We were told a drunk guy broke it a few nights before. No compensation offer. We would like a refund please.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Md Atikur

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad experiences Bathroom is very tiny and both sink not working. Shower tape not working. Nothing working is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mahdiya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good and bad

Good points: Twin room with a shared toilet and bathroom - perfect for 2 people who aren't a couple. Room was clean and door lock was secure. Staff member on 24/7 reception desk was polite and helpful - just limited by the hotels lack of facilities. Fairly cheap by London standards, fantastic central location a block away from the British Museum. Walking distance from King's Cross and St Pancras train stations. Bad points : No place to refill water bottles in hotel - a cheap easy improvement to make? Towel rail in room falling off wall. Shower room was out of order so had to use shared bathroom on different floor - this was clean but would of benefited from limescale being removed. Shared toilets were tiny - toilet seat not fully secured to toilet. Very thin walls with no sound proofing, heard people watching videos on their phone, talking, doors closing etc. Corridors and room could all do with new paint. Presumably most of the above problems are related to it being a cheap hotel and the owners therefore having little capital to make improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pedro Ruiz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not like the pictures… cracks on the cealing and floor. Small bathroom and leaks. For a room with no AC the
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Kurt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst experience ever. Not at all like the pictures. Unsafe. Loads of noise. Dirty. I am so disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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

Awful

This was a last minute stay so we were limited for low cost options, but this was terrible, we only had the option to book a room with a shared bathroom, when we checked in we were told "good news" we've got a room with an ensuite. We got to the room and it was dirty and dingy but did have a shower, as it was 10pm by this point we were getting showered and changed for bed when there was a knock on the door, the guy from reception said we could no longer have that room and needed to move! I explained my husband was in the shower and I wasn't dressed, he said he'd come back in 10mins! We then got packed back up again and moved to a room with a shared bathroom, again it was dingy and dirty, the 2 chairs in the room were both broken, the wardrobe had no handles on it, the mattress was cheap and uncomfortable. There were 2 shared bathrooms for the floor of around 7 rooms, one of the toilets was out of order and the other was dirty, shower was disgusting with the dirty trap exposed. There was noise until about 2am with doors banging echoing through the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025