The Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury

8-10 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AF 3

A traditional beamed Coach Inn centrally located in Canterbury and 20 minutes from Dover and the Channel Tunnel. The 15th Century hotel is in the heart of this ... more

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Hotel Description

A traditional beamed Coach Inn centrally located in Canterbury and 20 minutes from Dover and the Channel Tunnel. The 15th Century hotel is in the heart of this beautiful, historic city, home to England's most impressive cathedral.

The Falstaff Hotel comprises of the Coach Inn, which dates back to 1403, with additional accommodation in a recently-restored wood mill. Situated next to the Westgate Tower, and within walking distance of Canterbury Cathedral, The Falstaff is the ideal location for anyone visiting historic Canterbury, its surrounding area or for someone en-route to Europe.

A traditional 15th century coaching inn, the Falstaff Hotel is steeped in history yet offers residents every modern comfort. Located just a few steps away from the imposing Westgate Tower, the hotel provides easy access to Canterbury city centre and its attractions, including the impressive cathedral that has been designated a World Heritage site.

Over the centuries, the hotel has been extended through clever conversions of both an adjacent wood mill and a former pub. The result is a choice of comfortable accommodation with free car parking.
It is an ideal base for business or pleasure and is within easy reach of the city, its gardens, museums, river site and historical walks. Returning from their excursions, guests can relax with a drink in the hotel's wood -beamed lounge or beautiful, secluded courtyard before enjoying a delicious meal.

Reviews from recent guests...

" Comfortable, if hard to find "

" Spacious room, quite location. "

says Nichola from Ashford, Kent, GB

133 Our Hotel Reviews

8/10 Overall rating

Room Details

The 46 bedrooms are all en suite and include a range of singles, doubles (one with disabled access), twins and one family room. 3 of the double bedrooms feature traditional four-poster beds, the ideal choice for a romantic weekend away.
Bedroom accommodation is located in the original property and 2 adjacent converted properties - Old Woodmill Rooms and the Tap Rooms. Rooms in the main building have ancient beams and period features whilst bedrooms in the recently converted areas are more contemporarily styled.

Please note that extra beds are only available for children up to 12 years old.

Guest Services

  • General: Luggage Storage, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
  • Services: Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Packed Lunches.

Restaurants and Bars

Dine in our superb Othello's Restaurant, where you can enjoy traditional English cuisine or enjoy light meals and bar snacks in the Four Seasons Bar. Breakfast is served from 7:00am-9:30am during the week and 8:00am-1:00pm at weekends. Bar food is available from 6:30pm daily and the restaurant opens at 7:00pm.

Area Information

Canterbury is famous throughout the world for its historic Norman cathedral, but Canterbury also offers visitors plenty of other places of interest.

Guided tours and trails around the city explore the history of some of the city's oldest buildings and the fascinating Canterbury Tales museum is not to be missed. Beautiful gardens, riverside walks, shops, bars and restaurants all add to the charm of a place that blends cosmopolitan style with old-world charm.

The location of the hotel, adjacent to the Westgate Tower, means that all of Canterbury's central attractions are within 10 minutes’ walk.

Further afield are Dover (10 miles/ 16 km) with its famous white cliffs, the stunning Sissinghurst Castle gardens (22 miles/35.5 km) and Leeds Castle (27 miles/43.5 km).

Visitors wishing to explore the local countryside will also be able to see for themselves why the county of Kent is known as the Garden of England.

Those who wish to hop over to France for a day’s shopping will find easy access either via the ferry service (Dover -10 miles/16 km), the channel tunnel (Folkestone – 15 miles/24 km) or the Eurostar rail service (Ashford – 28 miles/45 km).

Hotel Policies

Important!Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

  • Check In: 14:00  hours
  • Check Out: 12:00  hours
  • Cards accepted at the hotel: Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
  • Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
  • Internet: Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and costs GBP 5.00 per hour.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed.
  • Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site.
  • Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
  • Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children from 2 to 12 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
  • Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

Children/Extra Beds:
Please enter requests for extra child beds and/or cots, noting the age of the child, in the comments box when booking.

Group Bookings:
Reservations for 6 or more rooms made under the same name and for the same arrival date will be classed as a group booking and may require a deposit or full pre-payment before the date of arrival.

Pets:
The hotel does not accept pets, with the exception of service animals.

Directions

From London, follow M2/A2 to Canterbury, entering the city on A2050. At the second roundabout, turn left into St. Peter's Place and proceed past the Westgate Towers. The hotel is in front of you on the right. Turn right, then immediately left into the hotel car park after the traffic lights. From all other directions, follow the Canterbury ring road clockwise to the St. Peter's roundabout, then follow directions above.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

Ratings:- Guide ratings are displayed on the site for information purposes and are supplied by the property. Please note that the rating reflects one of the following accreditations, AA, RAC, Tourist Board ratings and in some cases self accreditation. If you would like clarification please contact feedback@activehotels.com

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