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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Hotel Highlights

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel, where your cozy getaway begins just a stone’s throw from the charming heart of Canterbury! Nestled in Upper Harbledown—about 3mi from the bustling city center—this delightful 3-star haven offers an inviting blend of comfort and style. With prices starting as low as $66, you'll find a perfect base to explore all that this historic city has to offer while savoring delicious complimentary breakfast options to fuel your adventures.

Bed in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Bed in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Rooms

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1 Double Bed

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210 sqft

Standard Room

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Tea/Coffee maker

Requested room type cannot be guaranteed. Room will be assigned at the check-in according to the availability. Please note, for the Room Selected at Check-In, bed selection is not guaranteed. For this room type, bed selection is based on availability upon arrival and is determined by the front desk.

Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

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1 Double Bed

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215 sqft

Double Room, Accessible

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Tea/Coffee maker

Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Room - Disability Access. This wheelchair accessible room offers a private bathroom, a cozy sitting area, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee maker. Perfect for two adults seeking a relaxing stay.

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1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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270 sqft

Double, Double/Single

Non Smoking is 269 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or a single bed 80-130 width plus a sofa bed.

Discover More

This hotel isn't just about comfy beds; it's about making your stay as enjoyable as possible! Picture yourself relaxing with a drink at the bar or enjoying scrumptious meals without breaking the bank—kids' meals are available too! Need to get down to business? Fear not! Enjoy the convenience of a free business center, perfect for keeping up with your obligations, while the 24-hour front desk is always ready to cater to your needs. Plus, with free Wi-Fi throughout, you'll always be connected to share your adventures!

Property building in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Property building in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Experience the Best

But wait, there's more! The Holiday Inn Express Canterbury features an inviting terrace and a lovely garden, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Whether you're meeting friends for a fun evening or organizing an event in their meeting facilities, your experience will undoubtedly be a memorable one. With an impressive 1080 glowing reviews, this hotel is highly rated by fellow travelers who found their stay both affordable and delightful. Come join the fun at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury—your perfect home away from home!

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Bathroom in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Plan Your Stay

After a day of exploring the historic streets of Canterbury, why not treat yourself to the culinary delights at the Great Room? This on-site restaurant offers a fusion of modern and traditional European cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance. Imagine indulging in a delightful meal with loved ones, surrounded by the soothing décor that perfectly balances charm and comfort. The Great Room not only provides a menu that caters to all tastes, but it also ensures that every dining experience is a festive occasion, creating memories that linger long after you’ve left.

Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant/places to eat in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Restaurant/places to eat in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant/places to eat in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel

Restaurant

Great Room

Family Friendly, Traditional, Modern, European

Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Lounge or bar in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Bed in Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
I have stayed in travel lodges and four star plus hotels and this place really did exceed my expectations . I think it should be ranked way higher. I had wanted to take my mum to a lovely place and I feel I achieved this. Wow ! I was blown away. The breakfast was lovely. All known brands. V clean. Tables cleared v quickly. The staff were very attentive and extremely friendly and polite . The staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Every single member of staff no matter what their role. If I went to the reception desk I didn’t get ignored who ever was passing came to see me and made sure the correct member of staff was called for if they couldn’t help. They offered to make a coffee for me when I was waiting in the lounge for a taxi. The manager was visible and was more than willing to muck in which was lovely to see . An amazing place and I would definitely book again if I return to Canterbury.

No

We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. We have been greeted by the hotel manager, and within minutes checked in, everything explained very clearly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small restaurant/bar where we were able to order a nice pizza and some chips. Good selection of food and drinks. The room was clean and decent size. Towels and essential toiletries available. Hairdryer, too! Breakfast in the morning - plenty to choose from, amazing coffee and toast! It was busy, but we didn't have a problem getting a table or getting food. The staff was checking all the time if everything was there, and if not, they were quickly topping it up. It's definitely a great place to stay for a night when you want to visit Canterbury or when you are driving to get a ferry or eurotunnel and you need to rest.

Kiri87

The purpose of our visit to Canterbury was to drop our son to university. We booked 2 nights are the hotel. The hotel is situated a few minutes drive from town, it is a quiet location set in from the main road. We had been advised that all the food prepared in the kitchen is cooked fresh. The breakfast bar offered great choice and the food is consistently replenished as needed. On the second night we decided to eat dinner at the hotel and it did not disappoint, the food was fresh and delicious. The most important thing for me when staying at any hotel is the cleanliness and staff and this hotel excelled in both. It is obvious that the Manager and his team take great pride in their work to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable stay. The team and their manager are a credit to The Holiday Inn Group.

Lorraine

Friendly and helpful staff from the minute we arrived. Room was very clean, bright, warm feeling to it. Bathroom was spotlessly clean, shower water hot, hand pump soap and shampoo smells lovely, towels also spotlessly clean. All the cleaning staff were very friendly, helpful and excellent at their job. Breakfast was lovely, quite a large selection to choose from and the English breakfast selection was very hot and very tasty, so compliments to the chef too. The lounge area was spotlessly clean and I loved the small blue horseshoe style chairs so much, I nearly asked the staff if I could buy one haha. Overall honest opinion? I've stayed in more expensive places that were not to the standard of here.

David

The staff are outstanding. The level of service better than a 5 star hotel. Each guest is welcomed with generosity and kindness. The hotel is immaculately clean, nothing is too much effort. I had read previous reviews but couldn’t believe how good they were but they were no exaggeration. The manager is incredible he is out meeting guests with genuine pleasure. He used to run a hotel in Dubai, Holiday Inn are very lucky to have him. His whole staff share his ethos. I was given a quiet room and there was no motorway noise. It has good electric car charging points ,I needed to charge my electric car and they are only hotel in the area that have them. There is easy parking too.

Hilary

I have stayed in travel lodges and four star plus hotels and this place really did exceed my expectations . I think it should be ranked way higher. I had wanted to take my mum to a lovely place and I feel I achieved this. Wow ! I was blown away. The breakfast was lovely. All known brands. V clean. Tables cleared v quickly. The staff were very attentive and extremely friendly and polite . The staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Every single member of staff no matter what their role. If I went to the reception desk I didn’t get ignored who ever was passing came to see me and made sure the correct member of staff was called for if they couldn’t help. They offered to make a coffee for me when I was waiting in the lounge for a taxi. The manager was visible and was more than willing to muck in which was lovely to see . An amazing place and I would definitely book again if I return to Canterbury.

No

We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. We have been greeted by the hotel manager, and within minutes checked in, everything explained very clearly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small restaurant/bar where we were able to order a nice pizza and some chips. Good selection of food and drinks. The room was clean and decent size. Towels and essential toiletries available. Hairdryer, too! Breakfast in the morning - plenty to choose from, amazing coffee and toast! It was busy, but we didn't have a problem getting a table or getting food. The staff was checking all the time if everything was there, and if not, they were quickly topping it up. It's definitely a great place to stay for a night when you want to visit Canterbury or when you are driving to get a ferry or eurotunnel and you need to rest.

Kiri87

The purpose of our visit to Canterbury was to drop our son to university. We booked 2 nights are the hotel. The hotel is situated a few minutes drive from town, it is a quiet location set in from the main road. We had been advised that all the food prepared in the kitchen is cooked fresh. The breakfast bar offered great choice and the food is consistently replenished as needed. On the second night we decided to eat dinner at the hotel and it did not disappoint, the food was fresh and delicious. The most important thing for me when staying at any hotel is the cleanliness and staff and this hotel excelled in both. It is obvious that the Manager and his team take great pride in their work to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable stay. The team and their manager are a credit to The Holiday Inn Group.

Lorraine

Friendly and helpful staff from the minute we arrived. Room was very clean, bright, warm feeling to it. Bathroom was spotlessly clean, shower water hot, hand pump soap and shampoo smells lovely, towels also spotlessly clean. All the cleaning staff were very friendly, helpful and excellent at their job. Breakfast was lovely, quite a large selection to choose from and the English breakfast selection was very hot and very tasty, so compliments to the chef too. The lounge area was spotlessly clean and I loved the small blue horseshoe style chairs so much, I nearly asked the staff if I could buy one haha. Overall honest opinion? I've stayed in more expensive places that were not to the standard of here.

David

The staff are outstanding. The level of service better than a 5 star hotel. Each guest is welcomed with generosity and kindness. The hotel is immaculately clean, nothing is too much effort. I had read previous reviews but couldn’t believe how good they were but they were no exaggeration. The manager is incredible he is out meeting guests with genuine pleasure. He used to run a hotel in Dubai, Holiday Inn are very lucky to have him. His whole staff share his ethos. I was given a quiet room and there was no motorway noise. It has good electric car charging points ,I needed to charge my electric car and they are only hotel in the area that have them. There is easy parking too.

Hilary

I have stayed in travel lodges and four star plus hotels and this place really did exceed my expectations . I think it should be ranked way higher. I had wanted to take my mum to a lovely place and I feel I achieved this. Wow ! I was blown away. The breakfast was lovely. All known brands. V clean. Tables cleared v quickly. The staff were very attentive and extremely friendly and polite . The staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Every single member of staff no matter what their role. If I went to the reception desk I didn’t get ignored who ever was passing came to see me and made sure the correct member of staff was called for if they couldn’t help. They offered to make a coffee for me when I was waiting in the lounge for a taxi. The manager was visible and was more than willing to muck in which was lovely to see . An amazing place and I would definitely book again if I return to Canterbury.

No

We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. We have been greeted by the hotel manager, and within minutes checked in, everything explained very clearly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small restaurant/bar where we were able to order a nice pizza and some chips. Good selection of food and drinks. The room was clean and decent size. Towels and essential toiletries available. Hairdryer, too! Breakfast in the morning - plenty to choose from, amazing coffee and toast! It was busy, but we didn't have a problem getting a table or getting food. The staff was checking all the time if everything was there, and if not, they were quickly topping it up. It's definitely a great place to stay for a night when you want to visit Canterbury or when you are driving to get a ferry or eurotunnel and you need to rest.

Kiri87

The purpose of our visit to Canterbury was to drop our son to university. We booked 2 nights are the hotel. The hotel is situated a few minutes drive from town, it is a quiet location set in from the main road. We had been advised that all the food prepared in the kitchen is cooked fresh. The breakfast bar offered great choice and the food is consistently replenished as needed. On the second night we decided to eat dinner at the hotel and it did not disappoint, the food was fresh and delicious. The most important thing for me when staying at any hotel is the cleanliness and staff and this hotel excelled in both. It is obvious that the Manager and his team take great pride in their work to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable stay. The team and their manager are a credit to The Holiday Inn Group.

Lorraine

Friendly and helpful staff from the minute we arrived. Room was very clean, bright, warm feeling to it. Bathroom was spotlessly clean, shower water hot, hand pump soap and shampoo smells lovely, towels also spotlessly clean. All the cleaning staff were very friendly, helpful and excellent at their job. Breakfast was lovely, quite a large selection to choose from and the English breakfast selection was very hot and very tasty, so compliments to the chef too. The lounge area was spotlessly clean and I loved the small blue horseshoe style chairs so much, I nearly asked the staff if I could buy one haha. Overall honest opinion? I've stayed in more expensive places that were not to the standard of here.

David

The staff are outstanding. The level of service better than a 5 star hotel. Each guest is welcomed with generosity and kindness. The hotel is immaculately clean, nothing is too much effort. I had read previous reviews but couldn’t believe how good they were but they were no exaggeration. The manager is incredible he is out meeting guests with genuine pleasure. He used to run a hotel in Dubai, Holiday Inn are very lucky to have him. His whole staff share his ethos. I was given a quiet room and there was no motorway noise. It has good electric car charging points ,I needed to charge my electric car and they are only hotel in the area that have them. There is easy parking too.

Hilary

Location

A2, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9HX, United Kingdom

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel