This city hotel enjoys a great central location within the ancient city walls. Only minutes from Canterbury Cathedral (a world heritage site), it is the perfect base from which to explore the city and enjoy its shops, historic sites and traditional architecture. Guests will find links to the public transport network just metres from the hotel and the nearest airport is London City Airport, 97 km away. London Gatwick Airport and London Heathrow are located 106 km and 146 km away, respectively. This 72-room hotel offers stylish boutique accommodation that has been beautifully designed and refurbished. The old wooden beams and traditional fabric of the ancient historic building have been successfully maintained, while contemporary design features and modern comforts have been added with a touch of understated British style. Fully air-conditioned, the hotel welcomes guests into a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, safe, cloakroom and lift access. There is a café, pub and restaurant on site and business guests will appreciate the conference facilities and Internet access. Room and laundry services are available and guests arriving by vehicle can make use of the hotel car park (fees apply). The contemporary-style guestrooms are rated Comfortable, Desirable, Enviable and Fabulous. All are well-equipped with the following amenities: trademark ABode features including Vi-Spring beds, an en suite bathroom with a monsoon shower, bathtub, luxury toiletries and a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a personal DVD player and state-of-the-art LCD TV. All rooms also feature Internet access, a safe, an ironing set, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning and heating units. Some of the rooms have imaginative wet rooms and baths integrated into living areas, and the Fabulous suite enjoys a rooftop terrace with stunning views over the roofs of Canterbury across to the cathedral.
