The Pilgrims Hotel stands at 18 The Friars, in the middle of Canterbury, within a minute of the Marlowe Theatre and four minutes from the cathedral. Its traditional character and range of room types, including a four-poster and family suites, make it a flexible mid-range choice, and a free continental breakfast adds to the value.
Location and getting around
The cathedral is about four minutes on foot, the Marlowe Theatre one, Canterbury West station about seven and Canterbury East about eleven. The hotel is in a no-cars zone, so drivers should plan ahead, check access rules and use a public car park, because the page lists no on-site parking. If you travel by train, the walk from Canterbury West is easy.
Rooms and what to ask for
There are Double, Comfort Double, Deluxe Double and Double or Twin rooms, singles, a Superior Double with a four-poster bed, and suites that sleep up to four. Room sizes range from compact singles to a suite of about 350 square feet, so ask for a larger room if you want space. Free WiFi is provided in rooms, and housekeeping runs daily.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, small families and groups who value location and breakfast. The free continental breakfast is included, and the hotel also has a coffee shop and bar, a meeting room, luggage storage and highchairs. Expect a traditional style, and ask for one away from the street if you want to sleep well on busy theatre nights.
The hotel also works well as a base for day trips, because Canterbury West station is a short walk and trains run on to the coast and London. Book early for weekends when the theatre has a big show, and check the current terms of your rate for breakfast and cancellation before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Four-poster room
- ✓Family suites
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Highchairs
- ✓Daily housekeeping
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Pilgrims Hotel?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is included. The hotel also has a coffee shop and bar.
Can I park at The Pilgrims Hotel?+
No on-site parking is listed, and the hotel is in a no-cars zone. Plan to use a public car park and check access before arriving.
How far is the hotel from the cathedral?+
The cathedral is about four minutes on foot. Canterbury West station is about seven minutes away.
