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The Thanet Hotel

★★★ 8 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA, London, GB

5 guest rating· 101 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location

Situated in the heart of London, The Thanet Hotel is within walking distance to iconic landmarks such as The British Museum and Russell Square.

Comfortable Accommodation

Enjoy a cozy stay in one of our 20 well-appointed guestrooms, equipped with modern amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and private bathrooms.

Convenient Accessibility

Benefit from our convenient proximity to major transportation hubs and airports, making it easy to explore the city or catch your next flight.

Book your stay at The Thanet Hotel for a memorable and hassle-free experience in London.

Rooms & rates

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Basic Single Room

Sleeps 1 · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Shared outdoor bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Standard Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1 · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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8 Bedford Place, London, England, WC1B 5JA, London, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say5101 reviews

+ Excellent central location near Russell Square, British Museum and transport+ Friendly and efficient front-of-house / lobby staff+ Some rooms (basement/family) are spacious and can be comfortable+ Budget price and convenient for nearby hospital and theatres− Severe cleanliness issues: mould, stains, sodden carpets and generally filthy rooms− Poor room condition: broken springs, slanted beds, broken tiles and visible damage− Faulty or missing amenities: broken TV, intermittent WiFi, kettle but no tea/coffee, no AC
Cleanliness1.0
Service9.0
Location9.0
Room Quality2.5
Amenities3.5
Value for Money4.0

Guest review

4.0

I used the hotel as it was close to Great Ormond Street hospital. It was a large room with double and 3 single beds. It was disgustingly the was stains all over the carpet walls n ceiling. I refused to use the shower coz the mould that was in it. You could see the stains on the duvet through the duvet cover so I slept in my clothes. Lucky enough my husband decided to stay otherwise I would have left and slept in the hospital waiting area where it was more comfortable.

Heather · 2025-10-10

Guest review

2.0

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.

Jeffrey · 2025-10-08

Guest review

2.0

Room not clean, including bathroom. Hair in shower, no plug in sink, clearly not cleaned. Hair on bed, mattress springs prominent , had to cushion with towel under sheet. Table had thick film of dust. TV did not work, broken spring on bedroom door which I assume should be a fire door. No teaspoon for tea. Pillows extremely lumpy.

Charlotte · 2025-10-04

Guest review

6.0

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.

YUCHANG · 2025-10-03

Guest review

10.0

Delivered exactly what i needed. Decent, no frills double room, bathroom, walking distance to London Palladium. Thank you, Thanet.

Stephen · 2025-10-01

Guest review

4.0

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!

Peter · 2025-09-17

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available