Express By Holiday Inn Canterbury, Canterbury
A2, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9HX
Guest Rating: 
4.0 / 5
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About the hotel
The Express Holiday Inn Canterbury is great value for business travellers, tourists and those on their way to Dover Port and the Eurotunnel.
3 miles from Canterbury city centre, the hotel is located on the A2 southbound. The M20 (M25/M26) and M2 (A2) motorways are close by for easy access to London and to southern England and mainland Europe.
The hotel was designed for business and leisure travellers who want to 'Stay Smart' at great prices. The modern hotel offers a full dinner service from 18:00 to 22:00 daily.
It is an ideal base from which to visit historic Canterbury and its cathedral, the Channel Tunnel, the Kent countryside, Lakeside and Bluewater shopping malls.
The lounge bar is open for residents from 11:00 to 01:00. The restaurant is open for evening meals from 18:00 to 22:00.
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 available from GBP 90 for a half day and GBP 130 for a full day.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Heating,
- Designated Smoking Area,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Gay Friendly.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. One older child or adult is charged GBP 15.00 per night in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 3.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 16:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 2.00 per hour.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. One older child or adult is charged GBP 15.00 per night in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 3.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express,
- Diners Club.
Important Information
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.
Room information
Double Room with Sofa Bed more info
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.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Twin no smoking more info
Some twins smoking are adjoining with disabled smoking only. Not possible to place a cot in a Twin Room (due to fire regulations).
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Accessible Room more info
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
Breakfast is served between 06:30 and 09:00, Monday to Friday and 07:00 and 10:30 Saturday to Sunday.
Our table d'hôte menu, snack menu and daily specials are served in the restaurant from 18:00 to 22:00 7 days a week.
Directions
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.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation