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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 230
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
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 - 4.7 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 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

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 3 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Kent, St. Dunstan's Church, and Westgate Gardens. Church of St Cosmus & St Damian is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hoi Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Is good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very cheerful and helpful and the room was spotless. Breakfast of a high standard so very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stopover on trip from France.
The room was good and the beds were comfortable, all very clean. Also we had dinner, very nice, and the included breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 10 minutes to Canterbury, very quiet, great staff - they couldn't do enough for us, greeted us like friends every morning. Would definitely book this place again if in the area - fabulous stay for 4 nights after a 30 hour flight from Australia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip to Canterbury
One of the best Holiday Inn Express Hotels I've stayed in - the staff were amazing, extremely pleasant, efficient & spoke to every guest. A big shout out to the chef, I was very surprised at how good the food was - make sure you try the sweet potato & chickpea curry - delicious. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for onward journey abd staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday inn express and more!
Very welcoming staff with great hospitality - an absolute asset to the IHG brand!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good staff, needs Fairtrade!
The hotel has a high standard of cleanliness. Staff are helpful and friendly. The room for 3 is pleasant but very cramped. The addition of Fairtrade tea, coffee, sugar would be brilliant - and Fairtrade chocolate and bananas too, please!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT WILL BOOK AGAIN!
Amazing Hotel friendly welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Staff
The staff at the hotel were friendly and looked after us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajalakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and great hospitality. Prompt check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here on our way to Dover ferry port. We were very impressed with the staff who were all very helpful. We had to leave early to catch our ferry and were very impressed that the staff let us take some pastries in to go bags and coffees in our flasks from the breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Pleasantly surprised at how nice the staff and service was. However, being charged £3 for parking as an additional cost seemed ridiculous. Also, the room was horrendously noisy from the road!..should have better soundproofing/double glazing.. tho i would say the breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aigboje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
It was amazing with very lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024