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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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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.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥7,788
￥9,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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Basic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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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 neighborhood

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

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 - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬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:
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Nov 16 - Nov 17
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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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 elevators

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 Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanet Hotel Annex on Nov 16, 2025 start from ￥7,788, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 167 out of 415 reviews

4.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SIVARAM

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

8/10 Good

jack

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

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

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

Reece

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

Leonardo

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

ravinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, free street parking from 630pm Sat and Sun, friendly staff. Hotel is what I expected from a 2 star hotel, happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how friendly the staff were.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheldon

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

8/10 Good

Angharad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

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

Dai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
As a basic place to lay one's head (especially coming in from Soho in the early hours), it's adequate, well-placed and excellent value for the location. The bed was comfortable, and staff friendly and helpful. The facilities are basic and non-suite, and the shower and toilet in the corridor a bit pokey. The basin in my room had a very low-pressure water supply, but just about adequate to clean the teeth. I'd certainly use it as a base again, though at my age (and especially after a night of jazz and caipirinhas), I maybe should pay a bit more for en suite next time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel !! Thank you also for the earlier check-in, this helped me a lot with my work appointment. Highly recommended !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great central location and a nice helpful gentleman at reception are the only positives. I booked this hotel very last minute and failed to read any reviews which is my bad ! We booked a twin room with shared facilities and were genuinely horrified when we arrived. The room was genuinely one of the worst rooms I’ve ever stayed in in my whole life. One of the beds was broken with springs almost prodruding through the mattress, sheets were dirty. the shared facilities were so filthy with hair and what appeared to be pubic hair on the shower floor we simply could not use them. A guest in a neighbouring room kept knocking our door and generally made us feel very uncomfortable. The hotel is generally in a state of disrepair and desperately requires renovating! I’m very non confrontational but in hindsight I really should have said something about the condition of the room. We paid to upgrade to an en-suite room the next morning for the remainder of our stay. The new room was basic 2 beds and a bathroom with no additional amenities and in a general state of disrepair but we were very grateful to be out of the original room. During our stay a very tragic event happened. Which I’m sure was deeply distressing and upsetting for all the staff. Due to the location of our room we were very much unknowingly exposed to it with out any sort of warning. My Partner had been at reception a short while before to ask for a hairdryer so it was known what room we were in. I feel we should h
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HISATAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really unsanitary hotel...photos to support it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgiana

Short stay

Basic hotel, warm room, beds not that comfy but a good shower. Please have an ID on you, as they ask for which is unusual for a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’ve done my night and reported everything that was broken or missing to reception staff, whose fault isn’t theirs. The sheets and towels were clean, the tv remote batteries had leaked so didn’t work, no plug, no shower curtain, no glass, just one window curtain, noisy £99 wasted - pay more for a real hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakhvir

Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charmaine

Disliked: Amenities
Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely basic budget accommodation. Basically a bed in a room - that's it. If you are looking for someplace really basic (no cups, no tea/coffee no light shades) then this is a good choice. That said, it's clean and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay.

Really pleased with visit. Friendly staff, our room was located at Hotel Thannet next to the the annex. Our room was fine for what we paid. Had tea and coffee, TV, shower gel. The bed was comfy. The hotel is deffo in need of investment - so if you want nice finishes and matching furniture it may not be for you. I’d happily stay again for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Very basic hotel. Facilities basically fine. If staying on a weekend, be prepared for loud drunks coming back in the early hours, shouting in the corridors, slamming doors, etc. Won't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024