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8 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JA, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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Thanet Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Surrey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This family-run hotel in the Duke of Bedford's block of hotels and residences near the British Museum was a very pleasant surprise. Yes, the rooms have character, smallish but our room was perfectly adequate for two friends sharing a room. The quiet atmosphere was enhanced by being on the top floor with no overhead noise. There is no lift but... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I know London is expensive but I expected a bit more for my 120 pounds a night than the bedsit experience I had in the 1980s. The rooms were clean though dated, with old carpeting and furniture. Bathroom was clean but I wouldn't want to be large and trying to navigate the shower. Breakfast included a hot choice and was... More

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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This private hotel was a real find, just a short walk from Russell square. The room on the first floor was small yet very clean. As with all styles of this hotel in London the bathroom was compact yet very clean with a great shower. Wifi was great and breakfast even better. Will be back

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Chevy Chase, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

My daughter and I just spent three nights at this hotel. It is situated on a quiet road just around the corner from the British Museum and a block from Russell Square and pretty much equidistant from the Russell Square, Euston, and Goodge Street Tube stops. The location can't be beat. The first night we were in a family room... More

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cleveland, ohio
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

I have stayed on this hotel three times. The rooms and bathrooms are a good size. The staff has always been friendly and very helpful. Their breakfasts get a traveler off to a good start. I heartily recommend this hotel.

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Melbourne
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Being built in 1800 this B & B displays some of the quirky features of an old building,- squeaky floorboards, minuscule bathroom etc BUT the shower is hot and responsive! Wi Fi also worked a treat. We found our room on the ground floor immaculate and the linen of a high standard. Breakfast can't be faulted. Arriving from overseas ,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

We've stayed at the Thanet each time we visit London - my husband considers it his "London home away from home," as it is so convenient and hospitable, and offers a delightful, cooked-to-order breakfast. It is a small, family-run hotel, run by the family of the current proprietors, Richard and Lynwen Orchard, for several generations. Recently updated (spring 2012?), the... More

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Reading, PA
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46 hotel reviews
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1,104 helpful votes 1,104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

The Thanet is more of a B&B than a hotel. The outside of the hotel is beautiful, with colorful flowers and vines in window boxes. It is located in my favorite area to stay - Bloomsberry. It is on the best tube (subway) line - the Piccadilly, from which you can get a direct train from Heathrow airport. The ride... More

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Congleton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Stayed for one night on business. The location is excellent and the price for a central budget hotel is spot on. Staff were friendly, beds comfortable and a good breakfast. If you are planning to visit the British museum then you are more of less next door!!!

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Bruchsal, Germany
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49 reviews 49 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

This was my second stay at the Thanet Hotel, which I've tried to book numerous times in the roughly 18-20 months since my last stay. It still has the same good location, good English breakfast and good value. However, there are a number of flaws that I didn't experience the first time. The biggest of these are the severely lacking... More

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Additional Information about Thanet Hotel

Address: 8 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
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#49 Best Value Hotels in London
#351 Family Hotels in London
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