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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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Hotel features a two-story structure with a covered entrance and upper floor windows.
Check-in at our welcoming reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a cozy seating area with comfortable chairs and a wooden table.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with a variety of hot and cold options available on request.
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

8.2 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
The current price is $99
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Coach & Horses - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Monument - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬5 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.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian

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
LOCAL_PARKING

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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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Children
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Spacious room

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, great, delicious, and of high standard. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Pleasant stay good staff
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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!
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

Good
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Is good hotel
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Arrived late and left very early but had a good night's sleep.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Really nice breakfast, nice touch to supply takeaway cups and bags in case you want to eat on the go!
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Ok
1-night trip

10/10

Hotel was perfect for our quick stop off. The staff were so friendly and nice. Rooms good and clean. Good breakfast!
1-night trip

8/10

Staffs at reception and restaurant are friendly. Room itself is okay, but wall too thin, easy to hear the sound from other roo.
1-night trip

10/10

The room was good and the beds were comfortable, all very clean. Also we had dinner, very nice, and the included breakfast was delicious.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
2-night trip