Canterbury City Centre hotel

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Just a 10-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral, close to 2021 British Open in Sandwich

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Canterbury City Centre hotel

Just a 10-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral, close to 2021 British Open in Sandwich

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1,533 reviews

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4.5

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1-7 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1UP

Sat Nav Directions: CT1 1UP

Directions: Leave the M2, junction 7. At Brenley Corner roundabout, take 4th exit onto the A2. Branch left, then merge onto A2050. At London Road roundabout, take 2nd exit to continue on A2050. At St Peters roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A290. At Wincheap roundabout, take 2nd exit onto A28. At St Georges roundabout, take 2nd exit onto A257. At traffic lights, turn right and continue on A257. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right onto A2050 and you will see the Premier Inn. The hotel is located 50m away from the nearest car park, the 'Longport' (sat nav: CT1 1TU).

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Transport and local information: Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1.1 miles (5 min drive)
St Martin's Hospital 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
Canterbury East Railway Station 0.5 miles
Westgate Shopping Centre 0.4 miles
Northgate Shopping Centre 0.4 miles
Howletts Wild Animal Park 2.6 miles

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Hotel Parking:

Chargeable offsite pay and display parking is available at Longport Car Park (CT1 1TU), a 2 minute walk to the hotel. Parking is charged at £2.30 per hour, between 7.30am and 9pm, with overnight charge of £2 (9pm - 7.30am).

Our rooms

Standard double

A super-comfy Hypnos bed, a power shower and free Wi-Fi, our double rooms have everything you'll need for a great night's sleep.

Free Wi-Fi
Tea & coffee facilities
Double or kingsize Hypnos bed
Freeview TV
Powerful shower

Standard twin

Most of our twin rooms have a comfy double or kingsize Hypnos bed with a single sofa bed, some have two single or double Hypnos beds.

Free Wi-Fi
Tea & coffee facilities
Freeview TV
Powerful shower
Desk

Standard family

Our family rooms include a double or kingsize Hypnos bed, plus a sofa bed and pull-out bed depending on the number of guests staying in the room. We also provide travel cots at no extra cost. Room size and set up can vary based on the hotel and the number of guests.

Free Wi-Fi
Tea & coffee facilities
Double or kingsize Hypnos bed
Freeview TV
Powerful shower

Standard accessible

Includes adjustable beds (standard wheelchair 480mm height), more space and wider entry bathrooms with lowered baths or wet rooms.

Free Wi-Fi
Tea & coffee facilities
Double or kingsize Hypnos bed
Freeview TV
Powerful shower

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17 Oct 2021

Ollie2102

Silverstone, United Kingdom

Trip Type: Couples

"Shocking - would give zero if I could"

Due to stay for three nights (fri, sat, sun). Arrived about 10pm on Friday and thought we must have been checking into a youth hostel. Loud music, hoards of youths in the hotel bar swearing, shouting etc. Proceeded to check in desk and was greeted by a young girl who was so miserable that she never even made eye contact with me, just stared at her computer and pretty much threw the key at me across the desk. We then went to our room via the lift and corridors that all need a deep clean, skirting boards are disgusting and the carpet is very old and dusty. Room is what you expect from a PI, basic but workable. We unpacked and by this time we’re ready for sleep. What followed was the worst nights sleep I’ve had in any hotel, anywhere. There was commotion going on in the corridor outside our room until the early hours, commotion and people stomping around on the floor above us. This finally dyed down at about 415am. Up the next morning and in the shower, which has no ventilation and the room has no opening window so taking a shower that produces any amount of steam makes the whole room unbearably hot and claustrophobic, so much so that we had to resort to wedging the main door open with a shoe to try and get some steam out. There was an air con unit in the room which was exceptionally loud and produced little to no cool air. There was no housekeeping provided before our second night so amenities not replenished (no teabags or milk sachets left for the morning as only two were originally provided) and no clean linen or towels. Second nights sleep was improved but after another round of showers with a shoe wedged in the front door we decided to pack up our bags and leave as we couldn’t bare another night in that place. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

10 Oct 2021

Dream460360

Trip Type: Couples

"Cleaning"

My husband and I always stayed at various Premier Inn . However, We’ve felt a bit disappointed this time I found a dirty cup on the tray. It put me off a little. Also One of the lifts was not working , so we had to wait a bit or take the stairways. Needs improvement.

8 Oct 2021

Guide65392361855

Trip Type:

"Canterbury premier inn"

Staff friendly Accomadation as you would expect. Evening meal was possibly the wost i have ever had. Limited drinks Very limited food most on the menu was not available. Waited nearly 90 mins and the food did not resmble anythink like the picture . I am not sure what was going on behind the scenes. In my opion the restsurant shoulf have shut as unable to deliver. Breakfast was good.

6 Oct 2021

installer69

Murcia, Spain

Trip Type: Family

"Pleasant stay as always"

Whenever I visit family it’s always a toss up between premier inn, Travelodge or holiday inn express. On this trip for some reason the holiday inn was ridiculously overpriced, and the Travelodge was full. My preference in premier inn was herne bay due to the free parking but it was full too so Canterbury it was. Two nights with breakfast for my wife, daughter and I. Breakfast on the first morning wasn’t very warm, and since we were there really early I was surprised. No veggie sausages on offer - not sure if they do them. If so, it would be nice to tell us. Chewy hash brown and cold beans and fried egg. Hmm. No mustard either. A one off supply issue I thought until the Hayes one I stayed in a couple of days later had none either. Neither did the sandwich Travelodge. Is there a nationwide mustard shortage? Anyway, didn’t complain as I thought I’d see if it was better day 2 and it was warmer. Room was great as always. Had a drink in the bar both evenings. No atmosphere sadly. Lack of crisps too. Cutting back? Watch the parking charge in the car park down the road if you check out late as the hourly charge after the night rate is rather steep.

5 Oct 2021

zarg78

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

"Excellent As Always"

This location lived up to great value for money that I have come to expect from the Premier Inn brand. As always, the quality of the room, food and service were up to scratch with no reason for complaint.

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Hotel description

Families and couples alike will love staying at our great-value Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel on Canterbury short breaks. Located just a 10-minute walk away from Canterbury Christ Church University, our family-friendly hotel is close to all of Canterbury’s top attractions. Discover the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, soak up the scenery on a Canterbury River Tour, or enjoy a show at the Marlowe Theatre. Plus, sport-lovers staying with us for The Open golf event in 2021 won’t have far to travel – we’re just a 30-minute drive away from The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich where the British Open championship takes place. After days out in Canterbury, you can look forward to family meals in our Thyme restaurant and a great night’s sleep on a luxurious Hypnos bed.

Canterbury City Centre FAQs

How do we get from the Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel to The Open Golf event?

From our Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel, you can reach The Open golf event by car in 30 minutes.

How long does the journey take to The Open Golf event?

Our Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel is only a 30-minute drive away from The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, the venue of The Open Championship 2021.

What are the nearest train stations to Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel?

Canterbury East train station is under a five-minute drive away from our Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel. Other train stations in Canterbury include Canterbury West station just a five-minute drive away, Sturry and Bekesbourne stations just a 10-minute drive away, so getting around Canterbury couldn’t be easier!

What can you do near Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel?

Whatever the weather in Canterbury, you’ll find plenty of things to do near our city centre hotel. Culture-lovers can enjoy one of many great performances on offer at the popular Marlowe Theatre, while bargain-hunters can hit the high street for some shopping in Canterbury. Plus, there’s no better way to explore this cathedral city than with a Canterbury Historic River Tour. Our Canterbury hotel is only a 10-minute walk away from Canterbury Christ Church University, too.

Where can we go out with family for dinner near Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel?

When it comes to finding places to eat in Canterbury, you’ll be spoilt for choice. As well as our great-value Thyme restaurant in the hotel, Herne Bay Table Table and the Duke of York Brewers Fayre both just a 20-minute drive away from our Canterbury hotel. Enjoy our great-value Meal Deals and our famous Premier Inn Breakfast throughout your Canterbury short break.

Which popular attractions are worth seeing when visiting Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel?

You’ll find plenty of attractions in Canterbury to explore during your stay with us. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this cathedral city is home to plenty of historic attractions, from Canterbury’s city walls to the famous Canterbury Cathedral. Plus, if you’re looking for family activities during half term breaks in Canterbury, why not take the kids to The Canterbury Tales attraction in the city centre, or spend an afternoon at Westgate Gardens?

Is parking available at this hotel?

Our Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre hotel has 15 parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis at £8 per night. These spaces cannot be reserved in advance or during your stay. Alternative Pay and Display parking is available nearby.

Why book with Premier Inn?

With our flexible booking rates, great-value hotels and luxurious Hypnos beds in every room, you can look forward to fun, family-friendly stays when booking with Premier Inn. Plus, you can sleep easy thanks to our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise - we ensure all rooms and communal spaces have been rigorously cleaned for the safety of our guests and team members.

Why is booking with Premier Inn the right choice for families?

Our Premier Inn rooms offer all the comfort and value you need for fun family breaks. All our hotels are child-friendly and can provide travel cots at no extra cost for guests. Our restaurants have delicious and nutritious meals for kids, too, and up to two kids eat breakfast for free when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal.

Why is booking with Premier Inn the right choice for business travellers?

From booking to check out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Just some of the perks for business guests include access to exclusive flexible rates through our free online booking tool, free cancellations if your plans change, speedy check-in and check-out, rigorously cleaned hotel rooms as part of our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise, selected hotels with Hussle gym benefits, free Wi-Fi, and – of course – our famous Premier Inn Breakfast.  