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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3.0 star property
Canterbury hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Property amenity
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel, is a haven of tranquility with a breakfast buffet and delightful garden. Enjoy the on-site restaurant for dinner or relax in the bar while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. With express check-in and luggage storage, helpful staff ensure your stay is seamless.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is ₩73,585
₩88,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
A2 Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, England, CT2 9HX

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive
  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 8 min drive
  • Canterbury East Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Artichoke - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Great Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 3 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Great Room - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 3 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 3 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Great Room.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and plentiful with a wide range of options. (23 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Great service. Breakfast is amazing
Mahesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, good food, and great staff
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place inside with super friendly staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Practical and basic.

Twin beds were comfortable; breakfast overcrowded and dangerous considering hot drinks and food and also displayed on a very small area. Maybe it could be expanded to a larger space during busy times. Friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient access, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Inna, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Holiday inn , Canterbury motorway review

Great stay . Bit noisy with traffic in room 218. Staff extremely helpful in food area. Bed on small side but very comfortable. Bathroom excellent. Could do with more space to hang clothes/put clothes away but find as we were there for one night. Definitely would go again . Great fan in room !!
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff

Easy access to the ports. The staff made the difference. Everybody we spoke to was friendly and professional. The hotel was just a stopping point. Well done the staff!
Colin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor service

The lady behind the bar was a nightmare interrupted a conversation to ask us what we were saying when all we were trying to do was order a drink
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Is good hotel
Hoi Ka, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice sized rooms

Good stay for overnight required for work, if I could wish for a highway/motorway hotel to be like then this would be perfect for that little quick stop over to rest and continue your journey.
Sanjit, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything is good except the shower water temperature is not stable. Sometimes, it is cold and hot…..
Wai Kuen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

The hotel was clean and bright. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. This is my second at this hotel and both visits were great and I would recommend to anyone.
Lesley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very cheerful and helpful and the room was spotless. Breakfast of a high standard so very pleased.
Eliot, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Great welcome and very professional staff. 100% recommend this hotel. We always use this hotel when travelling to or from Dover. Staff can not do enough for you.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay. The only downside was having to carry bags upstairs as there is no lift. Would definitely recommend it.
Mercy, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

We phoned to confirm that we would be arriving later than expected only to be informed that the hotel was closed due to a disruption to water supply. An attempt by the manager to find alternative accommodation, that took less than two minutes was fruitless. What would they have done had we arrived as per schedule
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and great hospitality. Prompt check in and check out
Rajalakshmi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommendable Holiday Inn

Really impressed. Staff were all super professional helpful, and friendly, all round excellent customer service! Rooms very clean, comfortable bed and great breakfast. Brilliant value, would definitely recommend. I’m not easily impressed but this was excellent, especially for the price!
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend

Happy to recommend. If travelling, good location and comfortable place to stay. Very good choice and quality of food available in the evening. Good breakfast.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic very attentive and noticed a mistake with my payment and made all the refunds before I had even noticed. Super friendly and alright buffet breakfast
chantel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Staff

The staff here are simply amazing. SO friendly and attentive. Even the chef comes around and says good morning!
dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just what you need and expect.
Adelade, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s was a good choice
Keith, 2-night trip