Originally a private Georgian residence, this three-story bedroom property stands directly opposite Canterbury's ancient walls, a stone's throw from the city center. Each of the traditional, brightly decorated guestrooms is named after a character from one of Chaucer's novels. All include dark wood furnishings, cable televisions, and direct-dial telephones.
The hotel's main restaurant, 63 Ivy Lane, serves contemporary British cuisine with a French influence and features an extensive wine list. The less formal Pilgrim's Bar features a brassiere-style menu and summer seating on the terrace. Other amenities include complimentary parking, room service, and conference rooms for events or meetings. Canterbury's famous cathedral is less than one-half mile from the hotel; Dover Castle is 13 miles away and the Channel Tunnel, 16 miles. Gatwick Airport is 72 miles from the hotel, or 120 minutes by car.