Holiday Inn Express Canterbury By Ihg – Family Hotel in Canterbury | From 81$/Night

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About the Hotel

Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX

“The location is conveniently situated near major roadways for easy access.”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury offers 89 rooms with twin single or double beds, plus sofa beds for children. Each room includes blackout curtains, a pillow menu, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have power showers, and rooms feature tea/coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Interconnecting rooms are available for families or carers.

Dining Options

The hotel serves an Express Start Breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, pastries, and fresh coffee. The Great Room restaurant offers an international dinner menu from 6 PM to 10 PM. The 24-hour bar provides drinks, including espresso and cappuccino.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

Canterbury Cathedral is an 8-minute drive, and the Marlowe Theatre hosts live performances 10 minutes away. Whitefriars Shopping Centre, with Topshop and Marks & Spencer, is a 7-minute drive. Howletts Wild Animal Park, a 90-acre zoo, is ideal for family outings.

Location & Transport

The hotel is off the A2, accessible via the BP service station. Canterbury West Station, with direct trains to London (1 hour), is 7 minutes by car. Parking costs £3 per day, and electric charging points are available. The Park and Ride bus service runs from Wincheap, 10 minutes away.

Services & Facilities

Two meeting rooms accommodate up to 36 people, with free Wi-Fi and AV equipment. Business services include printing and copying. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible rooms on the ground floor. Staff speak English, Italian, and Romanian. Late check-out is available upon request.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Standard Twin Room Hot

2 persons

20 m²

2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

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Double Room Hot Accessible

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Room Hot

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Canterbury 3.8 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 91.8 km

London Southend (SEN) 109.6 km

Train

Canterbury WestTrain Station 4.5 km

Canterbury East Train Station 4.7 km

Bus

Bus stop700 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Unexpected Culinary Delight

“I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dinner menu offered at the hotel. After a long day of touring, we decided to rest and eat in, and the food was fresh and delicious, exceeding my expectations. It was definitely better than I had anticipated for a hotel restaurant!” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“As an IHG Platinum member, I was upgraded to a spacious room that provided a great level of comfort. The room had ample storage for all my belongings, which made my stay feel even more enjoyable and organized.” view full review

Well-Equipped Shower Room

“The shower room was spacious and well-equipped, providing fast hot water that rejuvenated me after a long day. I appreciated the thoughtful amenities that made my stay more pleasant.” view full review

Comfy Sleep Experience

“The bed was super comfy, making it easy for me to drift off to sleep each night. Additionally, the provision of a fan was a nice touch during the hot weather, ensuring my comfort while I rested.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX

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Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX

City landmarks

Church

Canterbury Cathedral

5.0 km

Park

No Man's Orchard

1.5 km

Landmark

Bigbury Camp

1.7 km

Landmark

South Blean Nature Reserve

1.8 km

Landmark

Druidstone Park

3.2 km

Nature reserve

Blean Woods Nature Reserve

2.2 km

Landmark

Church of St. Gabriel

2.6 km

Landmark

Church of St Cosmus & St Damian

3.2 km

Landmark

BodyWell Group

3.0 km

Landmark

Stonework Ruins at Toniford Manor

2.8 km

Church

St Michael and All Angels Church

3.1 km

Landmark

Westgate Gardens

4.4 km

Landmark

St Augustine's Abbey

5.4 km

Landmark

Chartham Cemetery

3.2 km

Landmark

Holly Hill Tower

3.2 km

Landmark

Favour House Church

3.2 km

Church

Church of St Cosmus and St Damian

3.4 km

Church

St Mary's Church Chartham

3.6 km

Landmark

Victory Woods Link Sculpture

3.3 km

Museum

The Canterbury Tales

4.8 km

Church

Church of St Nicholas

3.5 km

Church

St John Stones House

3.3 km

Landmark

St. John Stone House Catholic Chaplaincy

3.4 km

Landmark

Jampel Kadampa Buddhist Centre

3.4 km

Garden

Mount Ephraim Gardens

4.0 km

Landmark

Church of St Mary

3.6 km

Landmark

Chapel of Saint John

3.5 km

Landmark

World War I Memorial

3.5 km

Landmark

Franciscan Friary

3.5 km

Park

West Gate Towers

4.5 km

Restaurants

Harbledowns Restaurant

10 m

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Canterbury

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

Location & Transport

Services & Facilities

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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