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Customer comments

"Food standard High, beyond expectation. All staff were excellent, Manager and Chef outstanding"

G Tait (18-07-11)

"Efficient, clean and friendly"

Mr Pirrie (31-07-11)

"Cleanliness great - Lovely Big shower. Found soft pillows hard, perhaps different filling? But an excellent first stay"

Mrs E Peck (03-08-11)

"Thank you for a very pleasant stay"

Mr & Mrs Wilson (05-08-11)

"Great Hotel, excellent value for money. Morgan very helpful and knowledgeable"

N Ward (05-08-11)

"We had a very pleasant stay, and will be very happy to stay in another one of your establishments during our stay in England"

Mr & Mrs Nash (09-08-11)

"I would like to pay a compliment to a member of staff who quietly and efficiently gave great service and an outstanding level of hospitality on my recent visit to your hotel. I am referring to Maria B. She was professional and thorough throughout and never stopped smiling despite being under some pressure from customers. All in all this person was an excellent representative and I would like to recognise the effort she made."

Mark Lewis (24-10-11)

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury

The Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is part of the Leaf Hotel Group. For details on our other hotels please click

Local Information

The hotel is located approx 6km (4m) from Canterbury City Centre. This City is England’s most famous Cathedral City and was the setting for Chaucer’s famous Canterbury Tales. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, Canterbury sits on the River Stour and is one of the most attractive corners of rural Kent.

The Norman Cathedral still dominates the skyline as you approach the City, giving 21st century visitors the same sense of awe as their medieval counterparts. Making a pilgrimage was an important part of medieval life and pilgrims flocked here to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket who was murdered in the Cathedral.

Today the bustling university town of Canterbury still welcomes visitors from all four corners of the globe and has, with it’s many ancient buildings, shops, bars and restaurants retained both an old world charm and a cosmopolitan vitality.

Additional local attractions and approximate distances:

Dover (Ferry to the continent) 30km (19m)
Lakeside Shopping Centre 70km (43m)
Bluewater Shopping Centre 60km (38m)
Eurotunnel (Folkestone) 35km (22m)

Tourist Attractions

As one of the major towns of Kent and a member of the famous Cinque ports, Dover is probably most famous for it’s white cliffs and port facility which sees hundreds of thousands people each year take the short 21 mile journey across the English Channel to Calais. Steeped in history the area has a number of castles, museums, beaches and bays, gardens and walks for you to explore and discover. The most famous of these castles is the magnificent Norman Castle which brings old and new together with Norman Keeps and underground wartime tunnels. More information on Dover and the surrounding area can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

English Heritage
Dover Castle Friends
Dover Museum
Romans in Britain
Dover Western Heights
National Trails
About Britain
About Crabble Corn Mill
Easybedandbreakfasts - see our listing
Kent Greeters - A free tourist guide service to make your holiday that little bit special

Cruising From Dover

Dover has long been one of the world's premier seaports, with centuries of maritime heritage. Five ferry companies operate from the port connecting to Calais, Boulogne and Dunkerque, providing the fastest sea crossings to France. You can take advantage of departures every 20 minutes around the clock and enjoy stress-free travel - there are no airport delays or baggage restrictions. More information on the port and operators may be found through the links below.

Wedding Information

The holiday Inn Express Canterbury is a great place to hold your wedding reception.We can assist you with every details. However if you are looking for assistance for the aspects of your wedding why not look at these sites

The UK Wedding Guide