In the heart of London, Thanet Hotel Annex offers a warm welcome with a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who appreciate its proximity to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 15 min walk
London Euston Station - 16 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Antalya Restaurant - 3 min walk
All Star Lanes - 2 min walk
KFC - 3 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min walk
Swan - 4 min walk
About this property
Thanet Hotel Annex
Thanet Hotel Annex offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden Market are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes and Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu
At a glance
Hotel size
41 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 17
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Does Thanet Hotel Annex offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thanet Hotel Annex does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thanet Hotel Annex?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thanet Hotel Annex?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Thanet Hotel Annex.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thanet Hotel Annex?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Thanet Hotel Annex and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include The British Museum (5-min walk) and Piccadilly Circus (1 mi), along with Trafalgar Square (1.1 mi) and Big Ben (1.7 mi).
What's the area around Thanet Hotel Annex like?
Thanet Hotel Annex is in London City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Russell Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Thanet Hotel Annex Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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4.4/10
Cleanliness
6.2/10
Staff & service
4.4/10
Amenities
3.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
The staff was very friendly and helpful
Helena
Helena, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 19, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2025
Very poor condition hotel! Bathrooms were dirty and moldy and had to shared them with other guests! Decent service! Hotel is close to everything!
Sujey
Sujey, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
Avoid
Overpriced, dirty,most basic amenities.
I felt embarrassed for the other guests.
Worst place i have ever stayed in
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2025
As
Room was too hot too stuffy room was failing apart
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2025
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.
ravinder
ravinder, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
I loved how friendly the staff were.
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 20, 2025
Enough for short stays
Ailla
Ailla, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 16, 2025
Not in great condition. Mould in the bathroom, no light bulb in a lamp, the cupboards bolted down, and a very springy bed. But sticky and some ants. Great location so able to get out to London attractions quickly which was main reason for purchase. For a cheaper stay than other accommodation close by, but wouldn't book this for a luxury getaway that's for sure.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2025
Terrible on all levels. Shower didn’t work. Filthy room. Peeling paint. Mouldy smell in bathroom.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 19, 2025
Ok
Stayed 2 nights. Rooms are ok, but mould in bathroom. The matress is too soft. Its not a place you go to spend time in the room only sleep. Location is good. Would find another place next time.
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2025
Cheap, good service and good location. The beds are terrible tho 😅
Vilde
Vilde, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 29, 2025
I forgot to take a picture of this but trust me when I say the shower and the toilet occupy the same space. It was gross
Danel
Danel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
Excellent value for money!
Angharad
Angharad, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 12, 2025
Not good
Not a good hotel. Door had been kicked in and mended badly. TV didn’t work. Filthy. Staff had a loud conversation outside my window every hour during the night.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
All good.
Nice people. Helpt me a lot when i was down. I will come back
Niels De
Niels De, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 6, 2024
The rooms are pretty basic but the location is great and the service from the staff was good. Especially Alas, he helped the make the stay an exceptional one by being so helpful and kind.
Lindsdale
Lindsdale, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 24, 2025
The room was not a great room. Overgrown trees coming through windows. Staff were not helpful tv didnt work mould all over the shower curtain
No hot water for shower! Funny smells on the corridors
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Nice staff clean room
Roopinder
Roopinder, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2024
OK hotel
OK hotel
Maurizio
Maurizio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
What a lovely hotel !! Thank you also for the earlier check-in, this helped me a lot with my work appointment. Highly recommended !
Katharina
Katharina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Nice people reasonable price
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2025
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
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 10, 2025
Really bad - just avoid
Really bad - just avoid
Poorly fitted out. Nothing like the photos and not worth it.
God knows why some people have given 10/10 reviews - ignore them and read the 2/10 ones which sum it up.
Left after one night
Ratna
Ratna, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 20, 2025
Bad value for money, unclean, loud
Heating was left on and was unbearable with no way of turning off directly in the room, even after speaking to the front desk. Unclean, very noisy from other guests slamming doors at all hours, en-suite was tiny, smaller than a caravan toilet/shower. Not worth the money.