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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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Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

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

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
$80 nightly
The total price is $96
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Solo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬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 high standard. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Stella

It was amazing. The staff are very friendly and is a welcome environment.
Stella, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Grey place to stay.

They were polite, friendly, professional,and fast. The hotel was Clean comfortable and inviting. Also great food.
Howard, 2-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

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

8/10 Very good

overnight stay before boarding Le Shuttle - ideal base for a quick visit to Canterbury - looking a little tired but ideal for our needs
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay good staff
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely and clean was nice to be able to sit outside and the staff were lovely very helpful I would recommend this hotel and will stay here again
Ryan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

The service was 5 star. I eould go back just for that.
Richard, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

I asked for a quiet room but unfortunately we were in a room next to a dog who barked and woke us up at 6:30am and the people in the room the other side had a shower at 11:30pm and then were banging and crashing around and having a loud coversations until after midnight so it was not the best nights sleep. I would have mentioned it this morning at check out but breakfast was very busy and there was no one on the desk to speak to. I understand you don't know what type of people will be and how they will behave but was just frustrating as my husband had an interview exam today and we have a long drive home on less than 6 hours sleep. Staff were friendly though at dinner last night and breakfast this morning, and check-in went smoothly too.
Sarah, 1-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

4/10 Fair

Need more training for house keeping

Pictures show how they made our bed on the last two days. First time i see this in my life. My toddler can do better than this. FYI, rooms does not has AC, not as what they advised in their website. I would not go back and would not recomment, especially in hot summer.
Choi, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Siew Peng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place inside with super friendly staff.
Mark, 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

8/10 Very good

It was a nice stay overall. Clean rooms and bathroom. Other usual basic stuff available in the room like kettle, coffee pouchs etc.
Shailendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have to say Joel on the night shift check in service was so helpful and gave more of a 5star service went the extra mile I stay in a lot of budget hotels throughout the country and is by far wasted at the holiday in and should be in a posh 5 star as he went the extra mile
Andrew, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional Service

The staff make this hotel. All eight of us agreed we have never known such fantastic service. ALL the staff went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy. The place was also very clean.
Tessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

We booked two rooms for a one night family stay. The hotel is basic but had everything we needed and was comfortable. We used the restaurant in the evening and the food (pizza, wrap) was good. Breakfast was also good with plenty of choice. What really lifted the stay was the performance and attitude of the staff. Friendly and really helpful. Attentive at dinner and breakfast. A real effort at breakfast to keep items replenished and make sure people had what they wanted. Just before the end of breakfast staff made sure everyone knew the buffet was about to close, so they could go to get anything else they wanted.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend

Clean rooms, very friendly and supportive staff, everything went well, good breakfast, I would definitely come back
Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was a surprise, drive in not expecting much. Staff friendly and helpful Food even though options are restricted was spot on. Great sleep and good breakfast the staff here really make the place, eventhough it is in the middle of nowhere.
aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
John, 1-night trip