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Hotel Overview and Details

Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury By IHG - Modern hotel near Canterbury Cathedral

Located at Upper Harbledown Service area, accessible via the BP service station on the A2, this hotel is 5 km from Canterbury West station and 95 km from London City. The property features a 24-hour bar, restaurant serving dinner from 6-10pm, and two air-conditioned meeting rooms accommodating up to 36 people. Free WiFi is available throughout. Whitefriars Shopping Centre with almost 100 shops is a 7-minute drive away. Canterbury Cathedral is 8 minutes by car, while the Marlowe Theatre offering musical performances is less than 10 minutes' drive. Howletts Wild Animal Park, a 90-acre adventure park, is nearby for family outings.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary Express Start Breakfast with hot options including scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausages

Continental breakfast options including cereals, yogurts, fruit juices, and pastries

Free parking for hotel guests at a charge of £3 per 24 hours

Four electric car charging points available on first-come basis

Park and Ride bus service 10 minutes' drive away

Number 3 bus stop nine minutes' walk from hotel

Guest Rooms

The hotel offers 89 smoke-free rooms with cozy twin, single or double beds, and sofa beds available for families with children. Each room includes a private bathroom with power shower, work desk with lamp, and flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Conveniently placed outlets, plush duvets, and pillow menu ensure a comfortable night's sleep.

Other conveniences

Tea and coffee making facilities

Stereo/radio available

Direct dial telephone

Separate wardrobe

Air conditioning

Windows that can be opened by guests

Connecting rooms available upon request

Power adapters available at 220V AC

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
20 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Canterbury 3.8 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 91.8 km
London Southend (SEN) 109.6 km
Train
Canterbury WestTrain Station 4.5 km
Canterbury East Train Station 4.7 km
Bus
Bus stop700 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX
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Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT2 9HX
Restaurants
Harbledowns Restaurant
10 m
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