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
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels, soap
Interior
Exterior
The Thanet Hotel provides a tranquil spot in central London where travelers can recharge. The hotel features in-room WiFi and maintains a 24-hour front desk for any needs that arise. Many previous guests specifically mention the convenient location as a highlight of their stay.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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 (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Master Wei - ‬5 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 guest rooms at The Thanet Hotel have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers and soap
  • 21-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 16 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thanet Hotel on 21 Sept, 2025 start from S$116.54, 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 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

The Thanet Hotel Reviews

5.6

5.2

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Good nights stay

Good budget hotel ideal pisition when your working in the city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic and ensure not to get stuck in the annex.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel ,my room was spotlessly clean with the amenities you would expect,a very quiet location,easy access to transport & Central London.Very friendly welcoming staff,a highly recommended hotel for a very reasonable price per room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Vaikkun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently placed hotel, and very well equiped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Basic but a good price. Comfy beds after a day out

It was central and about a 10 minute walk to Holborn or Russell Sq tubes. The beds were nice and comfy. We had a lovely powerful shower. The hotel could do with some tlc but for the price we paid it was fine. The guy on reception on the annexe was super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

4/10 Poor

Rahim

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

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

4/10 Poor

Mette

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

A hotel to avoid

Not sure what the 3 stars relates to? Maybe because there’s a hairdryer in the room… Nothing wrong with a small room, carpet , squeaky, bumpy floor and the bathroom was extremely small and tired. The bathroom soo won’t even shut
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rutger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple hotel, not too many bells and whistles. Just a friendly hotel conveniently close to St Pancras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my night, the heating system is working fine unlike others around i have used. Keep the flag flying at the top
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff polite and informative. No milk. Shower braket broken. Shower curtain and rail missing. Staff informed seemed suprised! So I showed him the picture of the damage. Room was clean and tidy. Good for the price in central London.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got what we paid for but seriously this place needs a lot of renovating. Seemed a safe area and close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value, bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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