Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury offers a quiet escape with a breakfast buffet and garden. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar while using the free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides express check-in and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 12 - Sept 13

Tomorrow

Sept 13 - Sept 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Single Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

A2 Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, England, CT2 9HX

What's nearby

Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
University of Kent - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
Marlowe Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min drive
‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min drive
‪Cafe Solo - ‬6 min drive
‪Queens Head - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Hotel near University of Kent

You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
Express check-in, a vending machine and barbecues
Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All 89 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Great Room

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Phone
Portable fan
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30, per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Self-parking fee: GBP 3 per night
Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG on 21 Sept 2025 start from £71.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Kent, St. Dunstan's Church and Westgate Gardens. Church of St Cosmus & St Damian is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.