Canterbury Area Hotels

The Swallow Chaucer Hotel is in a convenient location overlooking the ancient city walls. The 63 Ivy Lane restaurant offers traditional English cuisine with a French influence, serving a wide selection of dishes. The hotels tastefully appointed rooms feature TV, trouser press, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and en-suite bathrooms.

Dating from the 16th century, today the family-run Pilgrims Hotel combines modern comforts with the history that this Grade II listed building has experienced. The restaurant has an excellent reputation serving a mix of national and international cuisine and the oak beamed bar is the perfect place to relax.

Ideally situated in the heart of the city, Abode Canterbury is the perfect location. All rooms are beautifully and sumptuously furnished with hand built beds, LCD television & DVDs, comfort cooling and secondary glazing. Abode is also home to Michael Caines fine dining restaurant, Champagne Bar and Old Brewery Tavern serving Michael's award winning cuisine.

A former 15th century coaching inn with additional accommodation in a recently restored wood mill. The hotel is in the heart of this beautiful, historic city. Dine in the superb Othello's restaurant where you can enjoy traditional European cuisine or enjoy light meals and bar snacks in the Four Seasons Bar.

The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is a Gothic style building, dating back to the 1830s and became a hotel in 1927. The hotel has been tastefully refurbished offering a relaxed restaurant and free car park. The 53 bedrooms are all en-suite and feature TV, trouser press and hairdryer.

Within the grounds of the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral you'll find the perfect retreat, the best located accommodation in the City. Rooms are in a private courtyard and provide stunning views of Canterbury Cathedral. With only 29 bedrooms, you will receive a dedicated, friendly service in a setting that's peaceful, secure and relaxing.

This privately owned Canterbury hotel is located in 2 acres of grounds; offering an indoor heated swimming pool, an award winning restaurant, a large car-park with free parking, and attractive gardens. The 15 bedrooms are en-suite, have sky satellite TV channels and internet access.

Just two miles from the World Heritage Site of Canterbury, Howfield is set in five acres of gardens in the Stour Valley just beneath the Kent Downs. Howfield Manor Hotel is a family-run independent hotel with fifteen bedrooms.

Located just a few steps from the cathedral, this 15th century hotel is steeped in history, with former guests including Charles Dickens. The bedrooms are elegantly furnished each featuring a four-poster bed, en-suite facilities and TV. On the ground floor of the hotel you can relax in the cosy tearoom.

The Marine Hotel sits on the Tankerton Cliffs overlooking the Thames estuary, near the centre of Whitstable. A splendid restaurant offers excellent food using the finest local produce and bar meals are available at lunchtime and in the evenings. The bar and lounge also look out across the sea. There are 31 en suite bedrooms and all have Sky TV, telephone. Hairdryers, beverage tray and internet connection.

The Victoria Hotel is conveniently located close to the City Centre, yet in a peaceful location within site of the Cathedral. The carvery restaurant offers three freshly prepared roast meats daily with a selection of fresh market vegetables. In the bar there is a range of ales, lagers and a selection of bar meals. There are 34 well equipped en-suite bedrooms and a four-poster bedroom.