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The Thanet Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Russell Square

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Front of property
Interior
Shower, towels, soap
Standard Twin Room
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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 80 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, is home to The Thanet Hotel. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and Sky Garden. ZSL London Zoo and Natural History Museum are not to be missed.
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8 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leicester Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 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 City Airport (LCY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • Trattoria Verdi
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 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 does it cost to stay at The Thanet Hotel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thanet Hotel on Aug 17, 2025 start from CA $94.49, excluding 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 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. 16 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 129 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

steven

Great for my visit needing to be in central london
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was filthy with no blinds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rahim

Just not great. Get what you pay for though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Maria

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

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist was most welcoming on arrival and informative. I was able to store my luggage until my room was ready so I could carry on with my day. The reception was open 24 hours a day so I didn't have to worry about my return time. The only negative was, there was a kettle in my room but no coffee or milk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gurmeet

Most worst stay

It was so unhygienic lots of dust and rust everywhere. Patches on sheet , torn bed , no toiletries
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were extremely disappointed with the Thanet Hotel. The images on Expedia do not come close to what you actually get. For the price we paid, the room was dirty, you could feel the springs through the mattresses, and I’m seriously worried about bringing bed bugs home, although, fortunately , we didn’t experience any bites. There were no hand towels and a minimal amount of all-purpose soap was provided - there was no shampoo or body wash. The shower was mouldy. The staff were indifferent or rude when we interacted with them. The location was great and the area behind the hotel seems to be home to a number of foxes and birds which was nice.
Thin matresses
Dirty
Dirty
Mouldy shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prepare to be disappointed. Single room in the basement. Awful. Uncomfortable bed. Noisy. Poor bathroom. Creepy. The location is good and it's cheap. That's all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omid

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won’t ever want to go there Their basic room does not come with private shower or toilet. It’s down the hall. Your site skipped mention of this fact and I m very disappointed by lack of transparency by the hotel and Expedia. I upgraded the second night for 15 GBP extra with private toilet and shower, but it did not have soap, shampoo or body wash. Horrible experience , terrible service on a super hot day in London
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

BERYL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Images used to show room on the website is fake. Room not tidy. Cups and spoons not cleaned for ages. The toilet was unclean and shower head was leaking. Pillows and bed was unclean too. The room was full of dust. The tray used to keep tea cups and sugar was unclean. And there was sugar spilled on the tray. TV was pathetic. Only two small sachets of shower gel. The cupboard had very old blankets. Seriously it's not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over night due to meetings on two days. Hotel central to meetings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024