In the heart of London, The Thanet Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with in-room WiFi and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk. Previous guests have praised this hotel for its convenient location.
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 16 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
The Thanet Hotel
The Thanet Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, Covent Garden Market and Royal Opera House are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes and Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Filipino, Hindi, Polish, Urdu
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Thanet Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Thanet Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Thanet Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Thanet Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Thanet Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thanet Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around The Thanet Hotel like?
The Thanet Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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The Thanet Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.6
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
6 February 2025
I booked a single room at a hotel; it was my mistake for not confirming whether I would have my own bathroom. I just assumed any single room, at a hotel (not a hostel), would have its own bathroom. But apparently, standards are lower in England.
I had to pay around £6 to store my luggage for a few hours after checkout.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 October 2024
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
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 May 2024
Very conveniently placed hotel, and very well equiped.
Vaikkun
Vaikkun, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
9 October 2024
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.
Marwen
Marwen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
24 November 2024
Overall - clean & warm
The staff were pleasant and helpful, the room and bathroom were clean however, the carpet had not been vacuumed in a long time and I did not wish to tread bare foot around the room. Also, the beds were not very comfy and both us felt the springs in the mattress.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
31 January 2025
Worst experience ever.
The room smelt musty. Shower curtain smelt awful. TV didnt work. Asked the reception if she knew the place which I needed to get to. She was rude didnt even look at me and said google it. Couldnt sleep under covers because kept getting pricked on my legs. Couldnt wait to leave. 9 hours was enough.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 July 2024
Friendly and helpful service. Last minute booking at budget hotel so I was happy with my stay.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 September 2024
Convenient for short stays. The room was satisfactorily clean but the stairs getting to the room, not so much.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 November 2024
Poor
The room was dirty, no light shade, mattress was old and lumpy, pillows were the same. Very dated, carpet was dirty and i didnt want to walk on it. Had it been for more than one night we would definitely have checked in somehwere else.
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
Decent rooms with the affordable price in Central London and the staff were good.
I didn't have the bed bug problem as someone said in the review comments. Had good sleep and it is close to British Museum.
Revathy
Revathy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 October 2023
Simple hotel, not too many bells and whistles.
Just a friendly hotel conveniently close to St Pancras.
Rutger
Rutger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 March 2024
Plenty of beds for family. Easy walk to British Museum. Lacked heat and breakfast.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
For the price you really cannot complain, I paid just over £140 for 2 nights all the other hotels around that area was around the £250 mark. The room was a little hard to find as the layout is slightly confusing, the shower isn’t very big at all with barely any room to move around in, the floors are pretty squeaky so you can hear every little footstep outside your room. Despite this you can’t argue with the price. I will definitely be using this hotel in the future for more London trips, as the area it’s in is very convenient as it is close to all the main attractions of London.
Pearce
Pearce, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
7 October 2024
Thanet Guest house
In the app or online (even in the welcome book! In the room) It said breakfast included. However this wasnt correct. Also the TV remote on off button needs attention. And toilet seat needs securing. All in all though its a lovely place with friendly people and a nice atmosphere so I enjoyed my visit.
Kerry
Kerry, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 March 2024
Great little hotel in central London. As other people mention it’s not quite the ritz , but it’s very good for the price. A little run down, but if you are spending your day out in London you won’t really mind. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 November 2024
Wouldnt recommended
The room was dirty bed had hair and stains in it , the shower was poor and nearly flooded the bathroom. Didnt off any soaps pr anything and the noise from outside made it unbearable to sleep. The no lift access especially with heavy luggage was not ideal
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 March 2024
Over night due to meetings on two days. Hotel central to meetings.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 October 2024
Needs renovations
Mold in shower.
Hair dryer doesn't work.
No outlet to charge phone.
Tv doesn't work well.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 May 2024
Good enough
Perfect location.
Old hotel but it’s good enough for a few
days.
Got clean towels when we asked for it.
Not really any complains.
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
19 April 2024
Nice little park nearby. British Museum around the corner. Food stores within walking distance.
No breakfast available but I know that when booking.
Lois
Lois, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 June 2024
A unique experience living in an old building turned hotel. The staircase to our room was narrow and winding. The wooden floor made creaking sound and some parts of the carpet were torn with nails protruding. Despite the creaking floor, the beds and linen were clean and comfortable. Suitable for short stay and backpackers.
Ming Huei
Ming Huei, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 July 2024
The place is in disrepair. The floors are uneven and creek, the carpets have mould. It takes it’s 2 star rating very seriously.
Praveen
Praveen, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 August 2024
It was awful, i had to move rooms twice, beds are broke and everything, mold in the rooms, along with dirty bedding, i complainted and they said nothing they can do any more as moved once already. Please avoid at all costs.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 October 2024
Not so good
Budget hotel in need of upgrade and refit. Large bedroom with wooden floor. Partially partitioned to allow for storage by operators. Flimsy doors key operated self locking, so rember your key when traveling to the bathroom.
No services in the room. TV and kettle, the little basket offering tea, coffee or milk was empty. WiFi is extra....
The bathroom is at the very bottom of the hotel. Seperate shower room to toilet.
Hostal may have offered more quality
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 September 2023
Budget comfort
Great location, dated building. My stay was comfortable, there were issues which I dealt with in reception. It is by no means perfect but if you want to stay in central London on a budget its as good as any.