ABode Canterbury is a stylish boutique hotel that has been beautifully designed and refurbished. The hotel maintains the old wooden beams and traditional fabric of an ancient and historic building while adding contemporary design features and modern comforts, with understated British style.
Incorporating the ABode collection’s trademark Comfortable, Desirable, Most Desirable, Enviable, Most Enviable and FABulous room categories, each of the 72 guestrooms offers a distinct style with quality and comfort at their core and luxurious beds and the clean lines of a contemporary ensuite bathroom as standard.
Entering the hotel from the high street you step into the Champagne Bar, perfect for drinks and late night cocktails. Its doors lead you to one of the city’s best restaurants, the County Restaurant – the ultimate dining experience with delicious modern European cuisine accompanied by an exceptional wine list.
ABode Canterbury is available for exclusive hire for weddings, corporate events and celebrations and has four meeting rooms available to seat up to 100.
ABode Canterbury is an ABode Hotel, part of Andrew Brownsword Hotels. The property currently holds 3 AA Rosettes for its Restaurant and 4 AA Black Stars.
Afternoon tea is served daily between 12pm and 5pm
Non-residential guests and visitors are very welcome to join us for drinks or dining. To avoid disappointment, we invite you to reserve a table prior to your visit.
Car
If you’re travelling from London via the M2/A2, follow signs for Canterbury. Once you arrive and join the city’s ring road, take the second exit at the roundabout, signposted for Margate and Ashford. At the next roundabout—adjacent to the historic ruins of Canterbury Castle—take the first exit onto Castle Street. Continue along Castle Street and take the second left into Rosemary Lane. At the end of Rosemary Lane, turn right onto Stour Street, where you’ll find ABode Canterbury just past the Old Brewery Tavern, on the right-hand side.
From Ashford via the A28, follow signs to Canterbury. When you reach the ring road, take the second exit into Castle Street. Then, take the second left onto Rosemary Lane and turn right at the end into Stour Street. The hotel is located just beyond the Old Brewery Tavern, on the right-hand side.
If you’re using a Sat Nav, please enter the postcode CT1 2NP for the most accurate directions.
Rail
Canterbury is well-connected by rail, with frequent services from London and the surrounding Kent region. Trains from London Victoria arrive at Canterbury East, while high-speed services from St Pancras terminate at Canterbury West. With nearly 50 trains a day from London, journey times typically range between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, depending on the service. Regular routes from Dover and Ramsgate also pass through both Canterbury stations en route to London, offering consistent and convenient access from the coast. Guests travelling from nearby towns such as Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, and Faversham will find services into Canterbury take around 20 to 25 minutes. Whichever station you arrive at, ABode Canterbury is just a leisurely 8-minute walk away.
Limited secure car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and charged at £25 per night. To get to the car park, navigate to Jewry Lane, CT1 2NP the car park entrance is situated on Jewry Lane which will be on the right-hand side as you approach the Old Brewery Tavern, it is barrier-operated.
Castle Street, Watling Street.
The car park is operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Canterbury Coach Park, Kingsmead Road.
Although your room is available to check-in from 3pm, and check-out is at 11am on the day of departure, guests are welcome to arrive earlier or stay after they’ve checked out to enjoy the hotel lounge or explore Canterbury.
We have 6 designated rooms that are available to book for guests who wish to bring their dog. Please call us to make arrangements if you wish to book a room that accommodates you and your dog. There is a £20 per dog, per night charge which includes a dog bed, water bowl and treat. A maximum of 2 dogs per room.
Guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs are welcome throughout our hotel.
Children of all ages are welcome to stay at ABode Canterbury and infants (aged 0 – 2) stay for free. Children (aged 3 – 16) will be on the same rate (e.g. bed & breakfast) as the adults on their reservation.
Children aged 0-2 dine for free. Children aged 2- 12 will receive a £20 food allocation towards dinner.
Limited laundry services are available through our trusted external partner for your convenience. Contact reception for more information.
Unfortunately, no interconnecting rooms are available.
Yes, our Enviable and Most Enviable Rooms are suitable for families.
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 10:00am
Weekends & Bank Holidays: 8:00am -10:30am
We welcome special celebrations, weddings and meetings. Please call 01227 766 266 or email for further information.
You are free to smoke outside, where ashtrays are provided. Please don’t smoke or vape inside our public rooms or inside your own room. Smoking indoors is prohibited and will incur a charge.
ABode Canterbury
30-33 High St
Canterbury
CT1 2RX
Tel: 01227 766 266
Email: info@abodecanterbury.co.uk
Proprietors: Andrew & Christina Brownsword
Regional General Manager: Giles Stonehouse
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ABode Canterbury
30-33 High St
Canterbury
CT1 2RX
For sat nav: CT1 2NP
01227 766 266
