The Thanet Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to The British Museum

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Dates

December 2025

15

January 2026

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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.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Tomorrow

Dec 16 - Dec 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

7 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Portable fan

Satellite channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the area

8 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA

What's nearby

The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Theatreland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University College London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tottenham Court Road - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 9 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬4 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

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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan, 2026

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 Dec, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thanet Hotel on 21 Dec, 2025 start from S$204.42, 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. Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden Market are also within 15 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

5.6

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

steven

1 Jul, 2025

Great for my visit needing to be in central london

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

22 May, 2025

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

Jeffrey

8 Oct, 2025

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

Do not go there. Dirty, not got water, zero help from staff. I booked for 5 days and left after 2, even if it was not refundable. Really a bad place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

1 Mar, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice area

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

YUCHANG

3 Oct, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very good location. behind the building is Main Street. I believe that is bloomsbury wy where there are lots of shops, restaurants. Russell square garden is just cross the street. Walking distance to British museum, Soho square, Oxford St, and two tube stations nearby. It takes 30 mins from airport to Tottenham court station by Elizabeth line. I don't think Thanet can be ranked 3 star hotel. However, after 3 days stayed over there, the little room with London give me the good memory.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

17 Aug, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Sept, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Satisfactory only

Good to be given a family room when travelling solo. However room was tired - threadbare carpet, mouldy shower curtain and no kettle despite their being cups and coffee available to use.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

22 Jul, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay. I won’t go back

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

17 Sept, 2025

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

First place I’ve ever stayed where there is a kettle, but no tea or coffee to make and where there is a tv that doesn’t work and WiFi that decides when it will or where there is evidently a leak because the carpet is sodden and yet the owner chooses not to do anything about it. Astonishing!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

10 Mar, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Syeda

12 Aug, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great but needs improvements

For a last minute booking for 1 adult and 1. Child we got the basement which was huge! Although a budget hotel the rooms do need updating and fans during summer would be great! TV remote was broken. Beds were a bit springy but the heavy blankets and pillows allowed for a good nights sleep. Would visit again for sure

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Niamh

3 Jul, 2025

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

It was a pretty nice hotel in a good area but the first room I was given was really tiny and way to warm there but they let me change rooms. Shared toilets and showers on the hotel. Literally five minutes away from a tube station which is excellent 👌

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Infalease

22 Jun, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

My last minute option

It was affordable and near great transportation but there is no air conditioning and if you can’t walk up several flight of stairs than I don’t recommend unless you can get a room on the ground floor,

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

14 Sept, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not sure what to say

The front of house staff were efficient and friendly. I have zero complaints. The issue is the mould and damage in the rooms. Cut my foot on a broken tile in the toilet and didn’t dare shower incase the mould spores touched me. Cheapest in the area for a reason but not sure how am health and safety haven’t closed them down.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vaikkun

17 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very conveniently placed hotel, and very well equiped.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

7 Aug, 2025

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

The property was filthy with no blinds

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

13 Apr, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

carly

5 May, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Rahim

28 Jun, 2025

Just not great. Get what you pay for though

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

20 Mar, 2025

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

Great walkable area. Didn’t like inflexibility of late checkout

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Guerson

25 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

Overall the lobby staff were friendly. No complaints with them what so ever. Very nice people. My room on the other hand had the smallest shower ever. With a shower head that sprayed everywhere but your body. The bed was slanted as sinking in the flood, not very comfy. No AC, but the fan on high speed was so low. Overall for the price, comfort was bad, cleanliness was poor, and shower/bathroom was very poor.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025