Holiday Inn Express Canterbury
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
All Properties in Upper Harbledown
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury
Upper Harbledown, Upper Harbledown, Kent CT2 9HX, United Kingdom
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Comfortable Canterbury hotel just off the A2, with a restaurantHoliday Inn Express® Canterbury Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Canterbury's historic city centre.You're seven minutes by car from Canterbury West Station, where direct trains whisk you to London in as little as an hour. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an hour and 15 minutes away. Visit the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, with its medieval stained-glass windows, lofty Gothic quire and tranquil cloisters. You can catch musicals, international ballet and drama performances at the sleek, contemporary Marlowe Theatre, or take a stroll through the shops and cafes at the bustling Whitefriars Shopping Centre. If you’re in the mood for a family day out by the water, the charming seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable are an easy drive from the hotel.At this hotel you can enjoy:- Electric car charging points- Two meeting roomsGet your day off to a bright start with the included Express Start™ Breakfast, with English and Continental choices. Our vibrant, welcoming restaurant also serves an international menu for dinner. Relax with a drink or a coffee from the well-stocked bar, open for you around the clock. Guest rooms feature comfortable bedding, a pillow menu and blackout curtains for a restful night’s slumber.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Great Location
Nice place for visiting Canterbury! The breakfast is great, a good way to start the day!!
LexCAll 73 Reviews
Amenities
Public ParkingCar Charging FacilitiesBarRestaurantMeeting RoomCurrency ExchangeLuggage StorageWake-Up Call24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: London Southend Airport
(108.9 km)
Train: Canterbury West
(5.1 km)
Train: Canterbury East
(5.4 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Policies
Services & Amenities
8
Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Electric Fan
Toothbrush
Private Toilet
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6
Standard Room
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric Fan
Private Toilet
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7
Double Bed Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric Fan
Private Toilet
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6
Room With Double Bed And Sofa Bed
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Electric Fan
Toothbrush
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews(73)
4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
LexC
April 11, 2024
Nice place for visiting Canterbury! The breakfast is great, a good way to start the day!!
Keith
April 1, 2024
It’s was a good choice
Jane
April 1, 2024
Team were very friendly and rooms were clean. Beds are small doubles so a poor nights sleep if you are over 5ft 7”. Noisy outside and rooms are not soundproofed so you can hear talking, alarms etc.
David A
April 1, 2024
Old and cramped room for 3 people. Noisy hallway. No elevator in the building and no rooms were available on main floor. The staff did carry our luggage up to our room. Staff were relatively friendly but I would not stay here again.
Guest User
June 20, 2024
I booked a week at this hotel, close to Canterbury. Holiday Inn is a chain and so you know what to expect. This hotel stood out from other Holiday Inn's, in my opinion, because of the staff. They were all excellent. Professional. Friendly. Breakfast could get busy and yet the staff seemed to be always in control. Tables were kept clear and clean, all breakfast items were well stocked. It all ran so efficiently and nothing runs that efficiently without a lot of hard work. The Reception staff always made time to greet guests and ask about plans for the day etc. The room was standard, but the stay was so good purely due to the staff. Canterbury is only 3 miles away but taxi fares were pricey. On the Sunday it costs £20 to Canterbury and £25 back to the hotel. I suspect most people will drive as there is a large car park and this is pretty much a Services hotel. I hadn't given the location much thought when I booked. However, we were next to the A2 and it was easy to drive to different places. All in all, what would have been a standard stay not even worthy of a review, was elevated because of the staff.
Rosa
March 19, 2024
Only downside is getting in and out of the hotel grounds
Chris
March 17, 2024
Nice place to stay, but next to busy road. Also had to pay for parking
Guest User
June 14, 2024
You will be hard pressed to find a cleaner hotel nor more friendly and caring staff. Rooms are perfectly adequate for a short break, with comfortable beds and pillows. Considering it’s just off a very busy dual carriageway neither of us noticed noise from traffic. Food is reasonably priced for 2024 and very tasty ; well presented. It is quite a way from the city centre, but we drove here from Cardiff so a few miles into town doesn’t hurt. AND, you know where it is when you book! So don’t complain when you get there.
Gareth1974
June 7, 2024
Yes staff are friendly and breakfast ok but given a accessible room on ground floor, strange but this meant it was the furthest room from reception, and room same size with a smaller bed, if offered take a normal room on ground floor. I know I’m not the smallest but it isn’t a double. If visiting aim for the garage not the main sign and charging £3 to park in the middle of nowhere is just a liberty, Electric charging point not working. Would I stay again probably not. Staff are good
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 12 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added, but cots cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the hotel.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1999
- Number of Rooms: 89
Comfortable Canterbury hotel just off the A2, with a restaurantHoliday Inn Express® Canterbury Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Canterbury's historic city centre.You're seven minutes by car from Canterbury West Station, where direct trains whisk you to London in as little as an hour. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an hour and 15 minutes away. Visit the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, with its medieval stained-glass windows, lofty Gothic quire and tranquil cloisters. You can catch musicals, international ballet and drama performances at the sleek, contemporary Marlowe Theatre, or take a stroll through the shops and cafes at the bustling Whitefriars Shopping Centre. If you’re in the mood for a family day out by the water, the charming seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable are an easy drive from the hotel.At this hotel you can enjoy:- Electric car charging points- Two meeting roomsGet your day off to a bright start with the included Express Start™ Breakfast, with English and Continental choices. Our vibrant, welcoming restaurant also serves an international menu for dinner. Relax with a drink or a coffee from the well-stocked bar, open for you around the clock. Guest rooms feature comfortable bedding, a pillow menu and blackout curtains for a restful night’s slumber.
Services & Amenities
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Public ParkingAdditional charge
Car Charging Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Wake-Up Call
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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