Thanet Hotel Annex

Hotels
4.3 (1705 reviews)
9-10 Bedford Place , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable for London
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
1.94
Numerous complaints about dirtiness and lack of hygiene.
Service
5.42
Mixed feedback; some staff were friendly, but service issues noted.
Location
6.96
Positive mentions of the location being convenient for theaters.
Room Quality
1.9
Rooms were described as worn down and in poor condition.
Amenities
3.94
Basic amenities lacked; some guests noted missing items such as tea/coffee.
Value for Money
3.9
Some perceived it as cheap, but many felt it was not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
6.95
Not specifically mentioned, assumed standard for hotel tier.
Overall Experience
3.42
Mediocre overall experience with some positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 09:01

Property Description

Centrally Located in Bloomsbury District
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from The British Museum, Thanet Hotel Annex offers convenient accommodation in the heart of London's Bloomsbury district. Just a short walk from Russell Square Underground Station, the hotel provides easy access to various attractions and transportation hubs.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Guests at Thanet Hotel Annex can enjoy a range of amenities including money exchange, fax facilities, and a 24-hour reception for added convenience. Luggage storage is also available for a nominal fee, ensuring a hassle-free stay. Additionally, the hotel is surrounded by charming local cafes, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Situated within walking distance of Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Camden Town, guests have easy access to some of London's most popular destinations. With King’s Cross Station just a short stroll away, exploring the city is both simple and enjoyable.

Book your stay at Thanet Hotel Annex for a comfortable and well-connected London experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is no luggage storage facility at the property before check-in and after check-out.

There is a refunded GBP 20 deposit if guests require use of the TV and remote control in their rooms.

Please note that the hotel does not have wheelchair access.

Please note that towels are not provided.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

4.3
Based on 1705 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.94
Service: 5.42
Location: 6.96
Room Quality: 1.9
Amenities: 3.94
Value for Money: 3.9
Food and Beverage: 6.95
Overall Experience: 3.42
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Jack solo_traveller gb
10
I was happy
Pros:

Cheap and cheerful

Cons:

No tea making facilities

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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ricky solo_traveller gb
3
Stinky but cheap
Pros:

I paid £50 for a double bed in central London so that basically tells you all you need to know. The room smelled like someone had smoked cigars in there for 20 years and the weird shower box in the room wasn’t worth the cost to install because it was more efficient to wash yourself with the sink than the ‘shower’. But the location and the price combined make sense so I’ll probably stay there again because it’s cheap and close to my work.

Cons:

The smell the shower the bed

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Hafeez Hussain solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The price what I paid in very high
Rooms are NO good at all
Bed is very uncomfortable
Toilet seat damaged and on floor
Couldn't hang cloths NO hangers

Cons:

I couldn't sleep enough because of bed uncomfortable

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Sheikina couple be
5
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Jessita extended_group gb
1
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Akter extended_group gb
8
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Ludvik solo_traveller gb
1
Stay away from this dirty place..
Pros:

Not much!

Cons:

Dirty place with no tiles on bathroom floor. Yellow pillows and stained sheets. Mould over the bathroom grout!
When sent a message to management never responded…
Guess arrive at 1 am with respect for others.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Zakaria couple gb
2
Crap but cheap for London but still really crap
Pros:

Was moderately cheap and location was alright, but that's kinda all I can think of positively

Cons:

The room was worn down with very mediocre supplies, heating stuck on high with no option to turn it down even after talking to the receptionist who then insisted that we had to open the window; the window itself was a old sash window which barely could hold it self open and given the size of it I was afraid all night that it was going to fall down and smash or someone was going to try and get into this huge open window.

Not a great hotel, bathroom was a bit dull given it had limescale and no actual functional door handle

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller gb
2
Avoid.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Mouse in room. Asked for an iron 3 times, never delivered. Needed to pay for baggage checkin. Dirty rooms in need of renovation.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
1
Horrendous. Will never stay here again. I wouldn't accommodate a homeless person in that room with t
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room did not reflect the pictures online. The heating didn't work, the bed was uncomfortable, the carpet was threadbare, the walls were patchy and had random sockets that done nothing. There was only a single power point in the room, the wardrobe was broken, there were no coat hangers, kettle, teapot, cups / glasses. The bathroom was shared (this was advertised, so not an issue), however, the cleanliness of the bathroom facilities was well below par and the bath appeared to have a black film of mould across all most of its serface.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Margot extended_group fr
2
Pros:

Hormis le personnel de l'établissement compréhensif, rien n'était a la hauteur d'un hôtel.

Cons:

Aucune propreté dans la chambre, odeur nauséabonde, chaleur extrême, aucune insonorisation entre les chambres, la douche privative est en réalité un espace en plastique plein de moisissures, pas de tapis de bain, aucune commodité ...
Par ailleurs, j'ai demandé un "early check-in", on m'a donc délocalisé d'hôtel a la dernière minute et fait payé des charges supplémentaires pour.
L'hôtel étant pire que l'annexe du Thanet hôtel, nous sommes retournés sur le lieu réservé au départ, je n'ai donc pas eu accès a la chambre avant, mais les frais ne m'ont pas été remboursés, en résumé je ne recommande absolument pas cet hôtel, et c'est la dernière fois que je réserve sur booking avec qui j'ai déjà été déçue auparavant.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Carolina extended_group pt
4
If the room had been clean, it would have been good value for money.
Pros:

The location was perfect and the staff was friendly.

Cons:

The room was very dirty, there was trash below the beds and the floor was not clean at all. The facilities are quite old and you can hear everything from other rooms and corridors.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
1
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Intizor couple gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
1
Disgusting
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Decor, staff, hygiene, odour, water pressure was a joke.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Barbaros solo_traveller gr
1
Çok kötü
Pros:

Kiralamamda kahvaltı yoktu

Cons:

Kiralamam da yanlışlık yaptım otel görevlilerine bildirmeme rağmen olumlu veya olumsuz cevap alamadım

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hernan family_with_children ar
1
Tortura sin fin.
Pros:

El momento en que me fuí de ese horripilante lugar.

Cons:

En principio tuve que contratar el lugar de emergencia porque pocas horas antes de llegar a Londres, mi reserva de Booking me cancelo, y como no conseguía nada, contrate ese indescriptible lugar.
Lo cierto es que todas las reseñas anteriores eran muy negativas, pero claramente insuficientes. Es claro que una carita triste no alcanza para describir la experiencia, Booking debe implementar una carita tirada en el piso con los ojos ensangrentados, al menos.
Avisé y cumplí con el horario de chek in pero sin embargo tuve que dejar las valijas y volver en otro momento a pedido del personal. Por supuesto que cuando volví tuve que esperar otras dos horas más porque estaban "desocupando la habitación", aunque únicamente cambiaron las sábanas. Si es que lo hicieron.
Al entrar ya se vislumbraba la tortura que íbamos a vivir. La limpieza era de escaza a nula, pero para ser sincero no creo que ni la mejor fregada hubiera mejorado el ambiente.
La alfombra tremendamente ajada, seguramente pisado por Churchill o Shakespeare (aunque semejantes hechos históricos no justifican el precio), era imposible de mirar, y ni Rambo tendría el coraje suficiente para andar descalzo.
Las paredes y los cuadros son tan tenebrosos que no hace falta hacer el tour de Jack el destripador. Así que nos ahorramos esa salida.
Si miramos al techo (alto de mas de 3 mts) veremos a Spiderman y toda su familia de arácnidos, aunque como es bastante alto, uno no quedará atrapado en las telarañas que abundan como autopistas de rincón en rincon.
La ventana no cerraba del todo, y si la abrías, daba a un patio sucio con toda clase de alimañas. Por ello debimos dejarla cerrada, con 33° de calor, sin aire acondicionado, ni siquiera ventilador. Fue por ello por lo que varias veces debimos salir a tomar algo menos de calor en la calle.
Dentro del hotel nos cruzamos en mas de una oportunidad con huéspedes semidesnudos (en toalla) quejándose por el servicio de ducha; es lógico...

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Corentin solo_traveller fr
4
Peux clairement mieux faire niveau propreté
Pros:

Emplacement parfait, bel hôtel de l’extérieur, personnel extrêmement sympathique et accueillant

Cons:

La PROPRETÉ, le ménage n’a jamais été fait dans la salle de bains ou la douche vu le nombre de cadavres de mouches que j’ai vu.

J’ai essayé tant bien que mal mais je n’ai pas envie de chopper de maladies m’voyez

C’est aussi aux autres clients d’être propres, mais je pense que ce ne doit être qu’un détail pour certains, qu’ils ne s’étonnent pas de rester célibataires

Également, les lits et surtout les coussins sont en pierre, affreux.

La chambre était néanmoins propre, je n’avais rien à redire

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Vladislav couple gb
4
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sayed Javid solo_traveller ca
2
Bad
Pros:

Na

Cons:

The hotel facility is very old and maintained without renovation

2026-01-19 via Nuitee