Cathedral Gate – A Favorite for Families in Canterbury
About the Hotel
Historic Building Features
Cathedral Gate Hotel occupies a building dating to 1438, featuring beamed ceilings, sloping floors, and crooked doors. The front overlooks Burgate, while the rear provides views of Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel includes a small library, lounge, and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee are served throughout the day.
Unique Room Options
Rooms contain four-poster beds, sleigh beds, or beds without foot-ends. Some face the Cathedral, some face the street, and some have shared bathroom facilities. All rooms include high-speed WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, and a hair dryer. An iron and ironing board are available upon request.
Central Canterbury Location
The hotel is in the pedestrianized city center, steps from Buttermarket and Canterbury Cathedral. Canterbury West train station is 1 km away. The nearest car park is Queeningate on Lower Bridge Street, a 3-minute walk away. Discounted parking vouchers cost £10.00 for 24 hours.
Dining and Breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal, porridge, croissants, and toast. A full English breakfast is available for £9.50 per person. The property offers a vegetarian and vegan restaurant serving organic food.
Transport and Check-in
Check-in is at 15:00; check-out is at 11:00. Luggage storage is available. The hotel has many stairs and no lift. Canterbury West station is 1 km away, with high-speed trains from St Pancras taking under one hour. National Express coaches serve Canterbury bus station.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
