The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
#4 of 27 hotels in Canterbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2363 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Mark
AustraliaPerhaps a fire pit in the outside area
Good breakfast Excellent location Lovely area Clean & comfy rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Anita
United KingdomIt was a bit hot at night and the pillow was a bit high for me.
Location excellent! Nice room, though was noisy outside (some party going on). Very good breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Sarah
United Kingdomthe bed was a little small avery hard mattress
the location of property was excellent very clean and lovely view from room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Heike
GermanyWie immer alles großartig!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Anne
United KingdomNothing.
Prepared to order breakfasts excellent and with plenty of choice. Friendly staff, lovely dining room with white linen table cloths and napkins. The room with a window seat over looked the cathedral and there were lovely walks in the grounds around it. Superb location for a hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Liz
United KingdomExcellent location. Great breakfast and very good value.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Alicia
United KingdomThis hotel is so beautiful, in a great location with lovely helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Colin
United StatesHelpful staff who provided electrical adapters and tips on local restaurants. Breakfast in refectory. Room very clean with modern appliances etc. right by the cathedral with view of same. Does not get any better than this !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Ledrayton
United KingdomThe room was in the annex which was in a separate building from the main building, however - I had a lovely view of the cathedral so it doesn't bother me. To get to the room, you had to go outside across a small street, which isn't too brilliant when it rains! Also, the building had 3 flights of stairs and no lift, which isn't good if you suffer from knee injuries or are rehabilitating from post-op knee surgery. However, this was made clear on the booking and there was plenty of time to change room if needed.
The breakfast was amazing, I had eggs Benedict and the breakfast was served in a nice bright room. There was a small lounge/bar next to the breakfast room, so it was the perfect place to relax or, do a little bit of work on a laptop.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Beverley
United KingdomOn the second day, I had a shower at approx 8:30pm and the water was lukewarm, even when turned up to 9. I booked a blue badge space online but was booked in on a waiting list space for Saturday + a definite, normal space for Sunday. However, the staff member on the gate sorted this out for us.
It was extremely quiet in the evenings, despite being in the centre of the city. Extremely clean + comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Entry to the Cathedral was included, this was a nice surprise.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Martyn
United KingdomN/a
Excellent choice of breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesExcellent breakfast. Wonderful view from room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Susan
United StatesThe location is beyond belief wonderful. To have access to the cathedral grounds and wake up to that view is amazing. You can't put a price on it. The staff was friendly, clean comfortable room. Great breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Line
BelgiumLocation. Gardens. Peace and quiet in the city.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Anthony
United KingdomThe bed was not very comfortable and room was hot no air conditioning.
The location was the biggest tick. Very clean. Water available on machine. Waitress service for breakfast is always very special. Friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Colin
United StatesAnnex room had plenty of space and was well appointed and clean, but bathtub only _ difficult to use shower due to limited headroom. .
Quiet. Onsite parking. Secure - onsite cathedral police. Right by cathedral.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Dennis
United KingdomNothing, it was great
Its location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
James
United StatesHad some trouble with the plumbing, but the staff got it worked out for us.
For me, the location is perfect -- across from the Cathedral and in the heart of old Canterbury. It was simple, comfortable, and welcoming. From here I could walk over during the day for the different services -- Perfect!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Angelina
AustraliaNothing, everything was good. Other people might complain that they have to walk up 40 flights of stairs, but that didn’t matter to me.
The overall experience blew me away. I couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Thomas
United StatesElevator did not work nor did the filtered water system.
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Mr
United KingdomBreakfast choices had something for everyone. My food was always cooked well and served hot.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Canon
United KingdomLounge coffee machine
Exceptional location and setting. Lovely hotel and very friendly and helpful staff with great breakfast . Shame coffee machine broken but otherwise faultless.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Allan
United StatesNothing
Everything was better than expected after arriving from Heathrow Airport after bumper-to-bumper traffic on the M25. At checkin the front desk made parking available on the Cathedral grounds and only a couple of minute walk to the inn. Breakfast was one of the best in many weeks in the UK and the location couldn't have been better with FREE access to the Cathedral and only steps away. Grounds were extremely well maintained and the room was excellent wth great internet service.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Trina
United KingdomAs above - i think the chef had run out of hollandaise sauce by the time my eggs royale were dished up! Disappointing. To be fair, I didn’t complain- if i had i’m sure it would have been rectified.
Location wonderful. Breakfast very good on the first morning, the second not so much! The Campanile Gardens were beautiful. All the garden landscaping excellent. Mostly friendly staff. Everywhere spotlessly clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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