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Rooms from £64.0 [89 rooms total]
Location City / Town Suburbs, Historical Building, Port or Ferry Hotel, Motel (Motorway / Highway)
Transport Show Map Directions
Rail Rail: Canterbury, 5km
Air Air: LGW, 120km
Road Road: A2

 

 Express By Holiday Inn Canterbury
A2, Upper Harbledown , Canterbury, , CT2 9HX

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All rooms are securely bookable on-line but if you prefer you may book by phone
- call +44 (0)870 240 70 60 making sure you quote ref: TAC

Information about the hotel

The Express Holiday Inn in Canterbury is great value for money for business travellers and tourists! Our location is an ideal location for those on their way to Dover Port and the Eurotunnel.

The Express by Holiday Inn Canterbury is a modern hotel, conveniently located on the A2 Southbound, three miles from Canterbury city centre. Designed specially for business and leisure travelers who want to 'Stay Smart' at great value for money prices. The hotel is an ideal base from which to visit the historic town centre of Canterbury and its Cathedral, as well as Dover and the Channel Tunnel, the Kent countryside or the giant 'Lakeside' and 'Bluewater' shopping malls near Dartford. The M20 (M25/M26) and M2 (A2) motorways are close by for easy access to London, and to all parts of southern England and mainland Europe. The Lounge Bar is open for residents from 11:00 to 01:00. For business guests, the hotel has 2 meeting rooms which are both equipped with TV/VCR, DVD player, screen, stationery kit, flip charts, telephone point, natural daylight, sweets, biscuits and tea/coffee. Meet Smart rooms are from only GBP 90 for a half day and GBP 130 for a full day.
 

Bedroom information

Double Room with Sofa Bed

Within each of the double rooms is a sofa bed, which converts the room into a family room. The family room arrangement is based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing. Alternatively the room can accommodate 3 adults for an additional cost of 15 GBP per night. There is the possibility of placing a cot in the double room, but only if the sofa bed is not used (due to fire safety regulations). If you require the sofa bed, please contact the hotel direct, after making your online reservation. Please note that the disabled rooms have no sofa beds, instead having an adjoining room and ground floor location. more info
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Twin no smoking

Some twins smoking are adjoining with disabled smoking only. Not possible to place a cot in a Twin Room (due to fire regulations). more info
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Twin Room

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Accessible Room

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Restaurants and Bars

Local Attractions

  • Dining out (3 miles) - Restaurants, bars and cafes, theatres and a range of live music venues underpin the city's appeal and fulfil the promise of a great visit.
  • Canterbury Shopping Centre (3 miles) - The City - despite the size - attract big name stores, but its appeal lies in its diversity.Wandering down the main street or exploring side streets, shoppers will find a rich and satisfying range of shops.
  • The Canterbury Tales (3 miles) - Smell a canterbury of days gone by! The Canterbury Tales visitors Attraction, near the visitors Information Centre, is a unique re-creation of medieval England.
  • Canterbury Cathedral (3 miles) - In the heart of Canterbury is the magnificent cathedral; a place of pilgrimage, and worship, a place for a few quiet words and contemplation.

Getting there

 

Located on the A2, 3 miles from the city centre.
From the Eastbound carriageway, the hotel is accessed via the Texaco petrol station and service area at Upper Harbledown.
From the Westbound carriageway, access is gained via the Dunkirk slip road, straight after the Esso petrol station and crossing the A2 via the bridge joining the Eastbound carriageway, before proceeding as above.
 

  • Nearest Motorway or Main Road: A2 - km
  • Airport Name: LGW - 120 km
  • Airport Name: STN - 150 km
  • Airport Name: LHR - 250 km
  • Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing: Dover - 20 km
  • Local Taxi Company: Procab - km
  • Tel No. of Taxi Company: 01227/478338 - km
  • Nearest Major Train Station: Canterbury - 5 km
  • Nearest Coach/Bus Station: Canterbury - 5 km

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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Hotel facilities

Parking & Transportation

  • Free car park
  • Self Parking

Concierge Services

  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Safety Deposit Boxes

Family / Children's services

  • Cots / Cribs
  • High Chairs

Hospitality

  • Lounge / Bar

Business Facilities

  • Business Support Services
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Internet access
  • Email access
  • Black & White photocopying
  • Fax service
  • TV & Video hire
  • Flip Charts

Hotel Policies

Children

  • Children over the age of 0 are charged as adults.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 12:00 hours.

Cancellations

  • In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than day notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to % of the total booking value will be charged.

Payment - We accept

  • American Express
  • Diners Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • Maestro (Switch)

CANCELLATION POLICY: null COMMENTS: Car parking is free but on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do not have a lift/elevator in the hotel.
 
+ Ratings:- Guide ratings are displayed on the site for information purposes and are supplied by the property. Please note that the rating reflects one of the following accreditations, AA, RAC, Tourist Board ratings and in some cases self accreditation.
* Full payment is usually made upon checkout